Can tourists drink alcohol in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia, using or possessing alcoholic beverages is a criminal offense for non-Muslims and is penalized by law. This also applies to people who are just visiting the country. Because most establishments do not keep them in stock, alcoholic beverages can also be difficult to track down in Saudi Arabia.



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Firstly, it's important to note that Saudi Arabia is a dry country, meaning alcohol is strictly prohibited. This extends to Saudi Airlines, which is one of the few airlines in the world that does not serve alcohol on any of its flights.

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SAUDIA does not serve or permit passengers to carry or drink alcoholic beverages on its flights. To avoid interruption to the aircraft's communication systems SAUDIA strictly prohibits the use of cellular telephones on board.

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