Buying alcohol

[Mr. TL]

Originally Posted by ccr

I like Centaurus, save a lot of time and driving hassle. The whole process is very efficient. If you don't need a lot, a few friends could go in together for an order.

I would like to place a large order with Centaurus for delivery of beer to Dubai. Do I need a license? How do I go about it?

[BedouGirl]

Originally Posted by Mr. TL

I would like to place a large order with Centaurus for delivery of beer to Dubai. Do I need a license? How do I go about it?

Google them, go on their website and follow the instructions 

[saraswat]

I think the main thing one should remember is that having the license covers you, but not completely. In the sense that while in Sharjah, the license is irrelevant, alcohol is strictly banned (that includes driving through). In other emirates, like RAK, Ajman etc.. no one cares for a license, you can buy outright. If you do unfortunately get into a traffic incident, and have liquor in the trunk of the car (important to be the trunk), then most of the time u'r in the clear(except shj). But if not, and obviously if u'r under the influence, u'r screwed. Finally, as is with most things here, keep it to yourself/indoors, don't make a nuisance, and u'll be fine. Cops rarely have traffic stops set up here (unlike the states lol).

[twob_1982]

I just usually pick up as much as I can at duty free each time, then top it up from Barracuda when needed

[KkiL]

is centaurus even legal?
isnt this similar to the regular bootleggers?
I prefer to buy from MMI as its hassel free and I dont need to worry about anything

[saraswat]

Originally Posted by KkiL

is centaurus even legal?
isnt this similar to the regular bootleggers?
I prefer to buy from MMI as its hassel free and I dont need to worry about anything

Yes its legal, if you ever go to the place, you can see their license clearly displayed for everyone to see. They operate in Ras Al Khaimah.

[BedouGirl]

Originally Posted by KkiL

is centaurus even legal?
isnt this similar to the regular bootleggers?
I prefer to buy from MMI as its hassel free and I dont need to worry about anything

Most of their business is on line and they would not be able to run the business if they weren't legal, same as Barracuda and any other similar businesses. They must have a trade licence to operate, this is the law of the land. The question is whether it is legal for expats from other emirates to buy and transport. If Centarus delivers to Dubai, they must have a licence to do so. That means then at least the person purchasing is not driving across other emirates with alcohol.

[Jynxgirl]

Driving to barracuda is always a nice trip.... Have a bite to eat upstairs, enjoy being away from the concrete jungle, and maybe even see a camel or two.

[vantage]

not done a Barracuda run yet. Ramadan precluded this. What is the price difference between Barracuda and Centaurus? Is there much in it? (forgetting the convenience / time issue)

[Jynxgirl]

Cant get to the website to look as if blocked from work... but if I remember right, it was about the same. I would never meet the minimum amount even if stocking up for a years worth of drinking.... Is it still 1500?