Drinking in Qatar?

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With this license policy they sort of make a distinction between who can and who cannot drink. Hopefully the procedures will be relaxed in the new year and we might be able to buy the same at the big supermarkets

Qatari males are allowed into pubs, bars, and night clubs as long as they are not wearing the national dress (Thobe) Qatari females are not allowed at all in these places

Come on guys, take some rest at least at night rather than discussing alcohol and license after midnight.

Yep, you just need a licence (some simple paperwork to be done), go to QDC near wholesale market street and buy all the drinks you want.

I do not know the rules about the hotel bars since I have seen local there as well. So it is a bit confusing.

God Dont you guys sleep in the night.

What is alcohol ? LOL ......

Qatar is a Muslim county and so alcohol drinking is frowned on. But the government and people of Qatar show tolerance for needs of others by allowing alcohol in certain hotels and at stores. A license is required and limited to non-Muslims with higher incomes. This is to keep the workers from spending all their money and alcohol and being drunk. Anyone drinking alcohol and driving will be jailed if caught--no limit here.

Just stating the rules ... break emm at convenience..

I thot you would be drunk by now reading your post's above .. looks like you are sober and thinking straight.. :)

You guys have great come backs :)

I know you are stating what is legal but it is always good to mention what happens in reality because between legal and illegal there is a big grey zone, especially in here.

Peter what you do in your house may be different, we are stating the Law here and whats needed. If you are caught drinking in your house with no permit you can be jailed and it doesnt matter even if you are in ur gf's secret tree house you DO NEED a license to drink alcohol in your house. Period.

Having a license to buy booze also does not mean you can take that booze to anyone else's house to drink.

You don't need a license to drink at home.. common you think police rip surveillances at people's houses lol

License is to buy alcohol. Once you have the goods, you can drink at your house, your uncle's secret chalet or your GF's best friend's house. Drinking at hotels will get you to sell your underwear for money if you drink a lot. So better get that license,,,

I suppose Qatari's are not granted alcohol permits. Neither are they allowed to go to bars...but then again they always slip past the law one way or another.

Ok so as I understand it you have to have a license to buy,and drink at home. But no license needed to drink at a bar unless you are muslim. So americans can go to bars without a license. Thanks for the info.

certainly u dont know smoke . I will assure its not suddenly been like that for a long time .:)

You dont need a license to drink

License is for buying alcohol and taking it home.

Else you are free to go and drink in pubs.clubs whereever they serve alcohol

Alright i stand corrected Muslims can legally buy alcohol at QDC.

QDC is the only distributor of alcohol in Qatar, its like a supermarket for booze and pork.

Again you only need a license if you want to BUY drinks for your HOUSE. You dont need it to go to a bar and drink. Simple to understand is it not?

Well I don't know what QDC is. Also I am asking because all I know is I was told that you had to get a license to drink.

I didnt know they suddenly changed the rules for muslims to buy booze.

smoke ./... paleezz dont rub that bull shit here .. I am one and i have my license .Why bother . why dont you call QDC urself to find out .

If a contractor gets a license and decides to drink at a bar they can go to any bar?

depends on how much the contractor can drink .:)

And for your information RELIGION does matter, no Muslims are given alcohol permits.

A license to purchase alcohol means you buy booze from QDC and drink in your house. You dont need a license to drink in a bar.

So say that you get a license does that mean you can drink at any bar? What is the normal limit for a contractor?

Licenses are for purchasing alcohol from Qatar Distribution Company.

To get it you require .Salary Certificate from your company with the following details.

1>Basic Salary(Min 4500/-)

2>Wether company providing accomodation/else mention allowance details.

Thats all it takes .Religion doesnt matter .:)

yes you can drink in hotel bars or get a liqour license and you have a ration per month depending on your salary