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Is giving your kid a drink at home illegal in the United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Giving your kid a drink at home is banned in the United Arab Emirates. Offering alcohol to anyone under 21 is a crime under federal law.

Crimes and Penalties Law (Federal Decree-Law 31/2021) art. 363: offering or selling alcohol to anyone under 21, or inciting them to drink, is an offence (fine up to AED 100,000); no private-home exception. RAK lowered its SALE age to 18 in 2026 (sales only).

Source: Decree-Law 31/2021 art. 363

• The United Arab Emirates is one of 14 countries where giving your kid a drink at home is banned, and 13 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 2 (Saudi Arabia).
• In Asia: banned in 9 of 46 countries.

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