Dubai has suspended the 30% tax on its alcohol sales: at my signal, unleash the liver cirrhosis
In a move that may be greeted with enthusiasm by the high alcohol-tolerance visitors and residents of the dynamic commercial and tourist hub of Dubai, local reports indicate that the city has decided to eliminate the 30% tax on alcohol and eliminate the requirement for a permit to purchase alcohol.
The move, which took effect on Sunday, was confirmed with euphoria by two major retailers on social media and was picked up by local press shortly after, in what is considered a renewed effort by the Gulf city to boost its appeal to tourists thirsty for fine wines and collectible whiskey.
The changes are scheduled for a one-year trial period, with adjustments evaluated in due time to see how the decision has affected sales. Dubai retailer MMI said on its Instagram account: “With the removal of the 30% municipal tax and a free license for alcohol, buying your favorite drinks is now easier and more affordable than ever.”
In short, they could make commercials to promote liver cirrhosis, because, in the end, business and pleasure trips to Dubai serve this purpose. Spending a weekend in the land of indulgence to stuff oneself and promote it.
Another Dubai retailer, called African-Eastern, also confirmed that the rumors are true and that the tax will no longer be applied, but suggested that its prices will still be subject to the 5% VAT, despite the changes.
Dubai’s economy is always on the rise, even just for gossip, analysts and Instagrammers talk about it to make news. It is estimated that Dubai’s GDP grew 4.6% per year for the first nine months of the year in 2022, before slowing down. In addition to this, the real driving force behind the country is tourism, which is bringing rivers of money into the “state” coffers.
In 2022, the number of tourists in the city grew by over 180% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, showing that it is thriving despite the setbacks during the pandemic and all the criticism about the abuses and state crimes committed against workers to build this beautiful amusement park.
