Dry night coming up in Dubai next week

A dry night will be observed in Dubai next week to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad.

According to a circular issued by Dubai Tourism and the Dubai government, all licenced venues in the emirate will have to refrain from serving alcohol between 5.30pm on Wednesday, October 28 until 6.30pm on Thursday, October 29.

There will also be no entertainment or parties during the period, the circular, issued to all hotel, restaurants, leisure and sports clubs and tourist companies, stated.

The birthday of Prophet Mohammad is observed on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, which is expected to fall on Thursday, October 29 this year.

The Prophet's birth anniversary will fall on Thursday, October 29, 2020.#UAE_BARQ_EN pic.twitter.com/M1XkmZJjbI

— UAE BARQ (@UAE_BARQ_EN) October 16, 2020

The UAE will officially declare a public holiday for the occasion closer to the date.