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Alcohol and Sharjah

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 19:04

We have just had a great day at the Sharjah Wanderers Rugby Club (apart from the Shamal - instant microdermabrasion to the face). What totally shocked DH and I was the fact that this club is licensed - and had gaming machines :\: We were so surprised to say the least. How does this work if you cannot have a liquor license to consume in Sharjah? And how do you transport it to the premises?
I don't really expect anyone to actually be able to answer my questions, but still blown away (no pun intended)!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 01:39
Have you seen this: http://www.rasalkhaimah.eu/index.php/2010/07/05/film-air-outpost-sharjah-1937/
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 20:11
Gleek, definitely not pacman! LT - I could not agree more. Many happy memories of the place..........not least years later when we were there to witness Doha Rugby team beat the home side 80-3.......and my "baby" boy was captain.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 19:47
It is the only legal place to get a drink in Sharjah. From what I've been told, it was "given" by the Sheikh of the time for the use of Brit Expats who were connected with the airforce and airport (which was located nearby) at that time (50 years ago - I don't know for sure). The last time I was there the two Brits who managed the place mentioned in passing that the Head of Sharjah CID just lived one street over. Pork and Alcohol were only banned in Sharjah in the last 20 years - this remained the last outpost when the bans were put in place - it is also one of the reasons why Sharjah police DOES issue alcohol permits - although the permits may also be used outside of the emirate (Dubai, RAK, UAQ etc.) edited by marycatherine on 28/01/2011 <em>edited by marycatherine on 28/01/2011</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 19:40
Gleek, definitely not pacman! LT - I could not agree more.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 19:09
We have just had a great day at the Sharjah Wanderers Rugby Club (apart from the Shamal - instant microdermabrasion to the face). What totally shocked DH and I was the fact that this club is licensed - and had gaming machines :\: We were so surprised to say the least. How does this work if you cannot have a liquor license to consume in Sharjah? And how do you transport it to the premises? I don't really expect anyone to actually be able to answer my questions, but still blown away (no pun intended)! It's just one of the little miracles of life that occur when you least expect them, don't question, just be thankful and enjoy.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 19:09
What's a gaming machine? Are you serious ? Like slot machines or Pacman?
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 19:07
What's a gaming machine? Are you serious ?
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 19:06
What's a gaming machine?
 
 

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