Does Sharjah have alcohol?
Sharjah is a “dry emirate” which means sale or possession of alcohol within Sharjah is entirely forbidden.
Can you drink alcohol at home in Sharjah?
Non-Muslim residents can get a liquor licence to drink alcohol at home and in licensed venues. These licences are valid only in the Emirate that issued the licence. Residents must also get a permit to be able to drink in licensed venues. In Dubai and all other emirates besides Sharjah, the drinking age is 21.
Can you transport alcohol through Sharjah?
It’s illegal to transport alcohol through Sharjah but people who live in Dubai do it all the time. I wouldn’t worry about it the bottles are packed in a suitcase. It is illegal to transport alcohol in the entire UAE as a tourist, not just in Sharjah.
When did Sharjah ban alcohol?
1979
Until as recently as the late 1970s, it was a package tourism destination of gaudy resorts and cheap bars. But then came the change: in 1979 alcohol was banned and Sharjah became the only dry emirate, adopting a calm, conservative existence.
What is Sharjah known for?
Sharjah (Arabic: الشارقة) is the third largest city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of Sharjah emirate. Sharjah is known for its Arabic and Islamic architecture as well as its libraries, Islamic museums, and cultural centers. The city is known as the cultural and literature hub of the United Arab Emirates.
What is not allowed in UAE airport?
What are banned items to have in any luggage?
- All kinds of narcotic drugs, including hashish, cocaine, heroin, poppy seeds and hallucination pills.
- Betel leaves (paan) and Naswar.
- Goods intended to be imported from boycotted countries.
- Crude ivory and rhinoceros horn.
- Gambling tools and machineries.
Is Sharjah still dry?
Sharjah became a dry state, with strict sharia laws, which extend to western hotels. Fortunately, the neighbouring emirate of Ajman is not dry, and the border is in the middle of Sharjah city, so you don’t have to walk too far for a pint.