Buying alcohol from duty free during Ramadan?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert05 July 2014 11:54:34

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Is it possible to buy alcohol on the way in from Bahrain duty free during Ramadan? any issues with transporting it to home during Ramadan from the airport?

Thanks

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brightonguy ViP

Member since 18 June 2012

brightonguyViP05 July 2014 13:52:38

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No issues there. You can buy alcohol and transport it to your home.

live.ali Guest

live.aliGuest06 July 2014 09:32:37

Why haven't i see a duty free on my way out.

A follow-up question. Do the liquor shops sell during ramadan?

Josnuggles ViP

Member since 05 September 2012

JosnugglesViP06 July 2014 10:21:28

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All three alcohol shops are closed during Ramadan. They open again on the 1st day of EID. If you want booze during Ramadan it's best to order for the whole month the week before Ramadan starts and just store it. Expat clubs are open and selling but they all have different opening times and you can only get in after Iftar if you are not a member and a member signs you in. If you are a member then it's obviously no issue.

live.ali Guest

live.aliGuest06 July 2014 10:24:03

Cool. Thanks.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert06 July 2014 10:38:01

11974

Thanks. Got it from duty free last night but allowance is only 1 litre.

Ali, the duty free is the one directly behind the passport counters as you come in. The alcohol section is hidden behind the cosmetics

Farhaz ViP

Member since 19 May 2013

FarhazViP06 July 2014 11:19:56

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Had the immigration and CID guys known this when you were struggling with your visa, they might have approved it without any issues

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