Is smoking and drinking allowed in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Subject to a permit for buying liquor, except in duty-free. No restrictions on smoking except in areas where specifically prohibited. You can go to pubs and drink. DON'T EVER DRINK AND DRIVE! You won't see daylight for a long time if caught. read more

Yes, both allowed in Abu Dhabi, smoking is prohibited at all the public places like parks,hospitals and inside the shopping malls and during holly month of Ramadan you should not smoke outside during pasting as locals and Muslims strictly follows the Ramadan. read more

The legal age for drinking alcohol is 18 in Abu Dhabi (although a Ministry of Tourism by-law allows hotels to serve alcohol only to those over 21), and 21 in Dubai and the Northern Emirates (except Sharjah, where drinking alcohol is illegal). read more

A few things to note – you must be of 21-years to enter bars (carry your ID card), drinking in public is forbidden, purchase of alcohol for personal use is regulated (obtain a liquor license), drinking and driving has zero-tolerance in Abu Dhabi. Sex According to law, sex outside marriage is considered illegal in Abu Dhabi. read more