Dry at weekend
 

Anyone know if there will be 24hour dry period for eid?

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No, it's not dry

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Have you looked at the dry days sticky at the top of the page? http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=695882

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My house is never dry...the wonders of a booze license and gainful employment combined with a social circle cannot be underestimated.

N.

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Indeed!:thumbsup:

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So do the bars open from midday on Thursday or midday friday? I miss my afternoon beer!

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I hope so, the return of the brunch!

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Could be tomorrow night now as Ramadan actually finishes at Iftar so some bars will open on the night.........

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I know leftbank is open my friend works there

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Intercon is open here and there has already been talk of Eid being called in 1485 tomorrow night and we usually follow their lead.

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Finally! my first drink in Qatar. Any suggestions on where to go?

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So we will be dry for 24 hours starting.............. when?? :huh:

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But the updated version of the Lush Index on post 19 suggests otherwise:confused:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=695882&page=2

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It is NOT dry after Ramadan...if they call the end of Ramadan tonight...which is expected, Oman already called it last night, then tomorrow the bars and restaurants will be open and serving as normal from noon.

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http://www.panarabiaenquirer.com/wor...r-off-for-eid/


Lucky you, eh? ;)

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Got to love the comments again!

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Depends on what you like and where you are staying. Sports bars you have Sherezad in Radisson Blu and Champions in Marriott (City)

Lively pissheads you have Irish Harp Sheraton

Relaxed you have Trader Vics in Hilton

Stinking of cheap aftershave, over priced shite drinks & surrounded by lebbo wankers try W Hotel or La Cigale.

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Trying to figure out when a beer might be possible.

Today 7th August, 15:45 local time I called Rotana Oryx to see if they would today be serving alcohol. The very nice lady on the phone informed me they would commence from the second day of Eid. When pushed as to when that might be she responded that she did not know, it was yet to be announced.

Anybody have some hard facts as to places and dates.

It hardly makes any difference to wait another day or three but would be nice to know just when I can get a beer. Just sayin like.

Cheers

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Wait until dark, look at sky, if tiny sliver of moon visible, probably Eid. But you have to wait for the moon sighting committee to confirm they can also see a tiny sliver of moon. Bars will possibly open tomorrow night after 5.

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Wahm just said they wont serve alcohol until the second night of Eid

Thought there was no need to be dry?

Qatar making up its own rules again?

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From what very little I know that would sound reasonable though you might be accused of trying to force logic on the patently illogical.

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UAE - dry or not Thursday evening - definitive answers much appreciated!!!

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Well as McGettigans open at midday thru to 2am, if suggest the answer is no.

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Does this kind of occasion call for a get together? I would like to drink my bodyweight is over-priced booze simultaniously trying to remember the names of people I just met, probably reffering to everyone as 'mate' 'man' or 'pal'.

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We had email from Rugby club (Qatar) saying as per government directive they would not be open until noon Friday..... guess that might be when everyone else in Qatar is allowed to open as well???

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And over zealous man-hugs...