All externally managed events serving alcohol in hotels will need a permit from CID from February 15 2023

There are new rules for all events in Dubai hotels that want to serve alcohol.

From February 15, any corporate or private events will require a mandatory CID alcohol permit, according to Arabian Business.

The CID permit will be applied for by the hotel on behalf of the event organiser.

The AED1,250 fee (per day) should then be passed on to the client.

Organisers must apply for the CID permit at least 14 days in advance, says the circular. 

In order to apply for the CID alcohol permit, the following documents are needed:

• Valid Emirates ID
• DET permit (as per event/entertainment type provided by hotel)

The circular sent to venues in Dubai says: “The hotel’s obligation to secure CID Alcohol Permit to serve alcohol for the event is conditional upon the UAE CID and DET regulatory requirements and laws then prevailing, submission of required documentation and payment of CID Permit” 

Source: Caterer Middle East