US EditionFirst brewery opens in Abu Dhabi as parts of UAE loosen alcohol laws
- Abu Dhabi updated its laws to allow microbreweries, reflecting a broader shift in alcohol policies to attract tourists.
- The city removed the licensing system for alcohol to stimulate sales during the pandemic, permitting Muslims to drink and decriminalizing alcohol possession without a license.
- However, Abu Dhabi maintains a zero-tolerance policy for drunk driving and public intoxication due to Islamic beliefs.
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"From Desert to Draft: Abu Dhabi Welcomes its First Brewery Amid UAE's Alcohol Law Reforms"
Chad McGehee opened Side Hustle Brews and Spirits in Abu Dhabi in 2018 but faced challenges due to the ban on local alcohol production. Regulations changed in 2020, allowing microbreweries, and McGehee's dream became a reality despite initial hurdles. Abu Dhabi is now a booming market where Side Hustle offers diverse international beers, aiming to cater to the city's multicultural population.
Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- In 2018, Chad McGehee opened Side Hustle Brews and Spirits, an Abu Dhabi-branded brewery and distillery with funky camels on its cans and playful names familiar to anyone living in the United Arab Emirates.
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Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws
In 2018, Chad McGehee opened Side Hustle Brews and Spirits, an Abu Dhabi-branded brewery and distillery with funky camels on its cans and playful names familiar to anyone living in the United Arab Emirates.
Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws
In 2018, Chad McGehee opened Side Hustle Brews and Spirits, an Abu Dhabi-branded brewery and distillery with funky camels on its cans and playful names familiar to anyone living in the United Arab Emirates
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Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In 2018, Chad McGehee opened Side Hustle Brews and Spirits, an Abu Dhabi-branded brewery and distillery with funky camels on its cans and […]
Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws - The Morning Sun
In 2018, Chad McGehee opened Side Hustle Brews and Spirits, an Abu Dhabi-branded brewery and distillery with funky camels on its cans and playful names familiar to anyone living in the United Arab …
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