Booze in Qatar
 

Just heard a rumour that from 5'oclock this afternoon no more alcohol can be served at beaches. furthermore, the pool bar at the W is closed...apparently the same goes for pools.
I just heard this a few minutes ago, not confirmed.
A beach party at a large hotel is already cancelled.

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Guess it might upset someone who just happens to see someone drinking something...

Pathetic.

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Well, it is happening. If it is temporary I do not know yet.

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I have heard **** all. That said I have drunk 9 bottles of wine with the Red Arrows and who gives a ****.

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Should be ok after the 15th I think

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Why ? What is going on ?

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Maybe it's something to do with the new regime. I can remember a time when Qatar was dry but I doubt if it will go that far especially with the World Cup etc... Looks like we are escaping back to UAE at the right time :)

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Well Muharram is ongoing and the 9th and 10th i.e. the 14th and 15th of November are sensitive days so maybe they decided to keep it dry till after?
I might be wrong

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Strange thing is, some places were shut down and others were not....and nothing official as far as I know :/

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Isn't this more important to the Shias than the Sunni Qataris?

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What the f**k is that load of bollocks all about sweetie?

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Yes, I guess I am just being optimistic about maybe the government showing a bit of solidarity with the Shia minority.
Like I said earlier, I could be wrong :)

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I'd say you most likely are.
Now I hear alcohol is banned from all outside areas.
No confirmation or reason from the government as of yet though.

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There was a time when you couldn't go to a hotel and have a drink, but it wasn't entirely dry - you used to get a booze permit, issued by the British Embassy, to spend at the Cable and Wireless syndicate- originally 400 QR, later 500....