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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:42

Ok as a newbie here trying to find my way around this place some one told me the african eastern unit in Arabian Ranches is an off license!!Is this true or are they winding me up

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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 09:28

Company policy, our big boss hates booze. I've had the argument that they then basically force us to break the law - to no avail. Here's a different perspective... Many Muslims consider, not only the drinking of alcohol to be harram, but also the distribution, supply and any form of association with it... The big boss may well be quite a devote Muslim and thus see the approval of an alcohol license as also a sin on him, as he is enabling the supply of alcohol. Not wanting to stir the pot but just putting up a different perspective as to why he will not approve it. No absolutely Izzy and that's totally understandable. But you can understand the frustration of wanting to abide by the law and just not being able to. Everyone must carry a license to buy, transport, have in the home or even consume alcohol. Especially in light of the new reports where they say, they're going to start enforcing things much more.

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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 09:21

I wouldn't have the conversation of what named companies will do illegally for you on a public forum, or soon enough you'll be having the conversation of 'how could they shut down the said company'. ah yes, but we're talking about BUYING without a licence - not selling !! lol

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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 09:21

Company policy, our big boss hates booze. I've had the argument that they then basically force us to break the law - to no avail. Here's a different perspective... Many Muslims consider, not only the drinking of alcohol to be harram, but also the distribution, supply and any form of association with it... The big boss may well be quite a devote Muslim and thus see the approval of an alcohol license as also a sin on him, as he is enabling the supply of alcohol. Not wanting to stir the pot but just putting up a different perspective as to why he will not approve it.

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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 08:15

Please do get a licence- it is very simple and will avoid any unneccessary complications for you- our guide to how to do it is here: http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_faqs_EW_guide_to_getting_an_alcohol_license_4649.aspx It's not about that you don't need a licence to buy from other Emirates- you do need one to have alcohol in your home here in Dubai.

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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 06:48

Really not that fussed to be honest, just go to Ajman or UAQ. But the point is, you're meant to have a license to even drink in a bar, club or restaurant, so in that respect it can cause problems.

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 23:08

Ok as a newbie here trying to find my way around this place some one told me the african eastern unit in Arabian Ranches is an off license!!Is this true or are they winding me up we went to Ajman to pick ours up - NO license needed at all ...

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 22:48

god no.....am on my own this week dh working away...was just looking for a few so i dont jump everytime i hear a noise...Hate being on my own in house..

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 22:47

There's always the Barracuda run . . .

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 22:21

think im going to start a facebook campaign....start a uprising!!!!!sign our licenses now!!!!you will then have to start another campaign and sell your story to the DM

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 22:19

think im going to start a facebook campaign....start a uprising!!!!!sign our licenses now!!!!

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 22:06

manu, has anyone you know done it? how many times could one get away with it? dunno but it's easy to get a license, I think Oh, I am just asking out of curiosity. Not always, many local companies will not sign the form to get a licence, ours doesn't. That's mean Company policy, our big boss hates booze. I've had the argument that they then basically force us to break the law - to no avail. Wonder if they are breaking the labour law? Would be an interesting test case. Infringement of your human right to consume alcohol. Get Amnesty International involved, I dare you....

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:57

manu, has anyone you know done it? how many times could one get away with it? dunno but it's easy to get a license, I think Oh, I am just asking out of curiosity. Not always, many local companies will not sign the form to get a licence, ours doesn't. That's mean Company policy, our big boss hates booze. I've had the argument that they then basically force us to break the law - to no avail.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:56

manu, has anyone you know done it? how many times could one get away with it? dunno but it's easy to get a license, I think Oh, I am just asking out of curiosity. Not always, many local companies will not sign the form to get a licence, ours doesn't. That's mean

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:54

manu, has anyone you know done it? how many times could one get away with it? dunno but it's easy to get a license, I think Oh, I am just asking out of curiosity. Not always, many local companies will not sign the form to get a licence, ours doesn't.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:54

think ill have to ask a teen around for the milk mans number lol

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EW GURU

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:54

manu, has anyone you know done it? how many times could one get away with it? dunno but it's easy to get a license, I think Oh, I am just asking out of curiosity.

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:53

manu, has anyone you know done it? how many times could one get away with it? Yes all the time! One A&E serves me all the time even though I don't have a licence. They just say so long as you live locally and they know you, they don't mind. So many people I know do it.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:53

manu, has anyone you know done it? how many times could one get away with it? dunno but it's easy to get a license, I think

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EW GURU

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:52

manu, has anyone you know done it? how many times could one get away with it?

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:51

only thing is I will have a baby in buggy with me....God that looks bad doesnt it!!!!!

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:50

no way all i want is a six pack of amber nectar!!!!:( i just went from high to low in five seconds!!! Go in and ask for a license application form and they might take pity on you and give you something in advance.

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:49

lol its like when i was a teen hanging around outside an off license looking for someone older thAn 18 to buy it for us...do u think if I did the same here would it work ;)

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EW MASTER

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:49

but, do they really ask everyone for a license? You can try the old 'oh I forgot my licence' line, or go in and ask for the forms to apply and they usually ask if you want anything.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:47

but, do they really ask everyone for a license?

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:46

no way all i want is a six pack of amber nectar!!!!:( i just went from high to low in five seconds!!!

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:45

you need an alcohol licence to buy stuff though.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:45

Really can anyone go in??

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 21:44

Of course it is, what else would it be?

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