Saudi Arabia allows alcohol

[RooFlyer]

as predicted by some of us in another thread

Cheers: Saudi Arabia Ending Ban On Alcohol In 2026, With Limits

In 2026, Saudi Arabia will lift its 73-year ban on alcohol, as it tries to boost international tourism and investment. This is major.

onemileatatime.com

 

[ols]

I'll drink to that

 

[justinbrett]

I suspect QF was involved with the exclusion of spirits

Expect to pay through the nose. I just left Jordan yesterday and the few places that have alcohol, either only have low strength beer and wine (produced in Jordan), or the cost is eye watering. $30 for a 30ml nip of gin. The Hilton Diamond drink vouchers were quite valuable!

I’ll wait until I can get a G&T thanks.

 

[jase05]

I like a drink but we have travelled quite a bit through the ME and have had no issues going without alcohol in places like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and even the UAE. We have even travelled through the ME numerous times during Ramadan and again have had no issues. It’s a great part of the world to visit and I’m not going to stop visiting just because I can’t have a drink. As someone who eats Pork about 8-10 per week I find that harder to give up than the grog

 

[Quickstatus]

Does it sound like some travellers can't go a day without alcohol

 

[elanshin]

Well Tony Douglas will be happy. Pretty sure this wiuld include RX as well so we can put that debate to bed whether Riyadh Air will be dry.

 

[justinbrett]

Does it sound like some travellers can't go a day without alcohol

Please have respect for others cultures