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Dubai drops 30 percent tax on alcohol to woo tourists, expats
Dubai is one of the seven United Arab Emirates, UAE. It is famous for its world’s tallest buildings, Burj Khalifa, and the Palm Islands. Dubai is a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo and also is a center for regional and international trade. Trade, tourism, aviation, and financial services generate major revenues for the emirate’s economy. About 85% of the 3.5 million population are expatriates from India, Pakistan, and other Asian countries. Also, as many as 20 million tourists are expected to visit the country after the pandemic. In the Islamic state, alcohol sales and consumption are strictly regulated. Only at home or licensed venues like hotels and clubs, adult non-Muslims are allowed to drink alcohol. But alcohol was heavily taxed, 30%, and a license was required to buy alcohol at a cost of over 70 dollars. Now, in order to attract and woo more tourists and expatriates, Dubai suspended the tax and license fee. Will an easy-to-drink environment attract more travelers and workers? What will the others emirates do to compete with Dubai?
Enjoy reading the article and think about what makes a nation or city more attractive to visit or live in.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/2/dubai-drops-30-percent-tax-on-alcohol-to-woo-tourists-expats
Dubai drops 30 percent tax on alcohol to woo tourists, expats
Dubai is one of the seven United Arab Emirates, UAE. It is famous for its world’s tallest buildings, Burj Khalifa, and the Palm Islands. Dubai is a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo and also is a center for regional and international trade. Trade, tourism, aviation, and financial services generate major revenues for the emirate’s economy. About 85% of the 3.5 million population are expatriates from India, Pakistan, and other Asian countries. Also, as many as 20 million tourists are expected to visit the country after the pandemic. In the Islamic state, alcohol sales and consumption are strictly regulated. Only at home or licensed venues like hotels and clubs, adult non-Muslims are allowed to drink alcohol. But alcohol was heavily taxed, 30%, and a license was required to buy alcohol at a cost of over 70 dollars. Now, in order to attract and woo more tourists and expatriates, Dubai suspended the tax and license fee. Will an easy-to-drink environment attract more travelers and workers? What will the others emirates do to compete with Dubai?
Enjoy reading the article and think about what makes a nation or city more attractive to visit or live in.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/2/dubai-drops-30-percent-tax-on-alcohol-to-woo-tourists-expats
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