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The_CerealDefense t1_ixo0x27 wrote

Reply to comment by AnacharsisIV in How NYC nightlife is getting in the sober spirit with alcohol-free bars by exgalactic

No clue. But I suspect there may be cultural issues in those areas that may not work out. (Not sure just initial thoughts, it’s an interesting idea)

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AnacharsisIV t1_ixo270q wrote

As long as you're not using bacon grease in your cocktails what cultural issues could you run into?

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The_CerealDefense t1_ixo2rzf wrote

I’m not sure if the bar/social life aspect would work in those cultures. Especially mixing men and women. And dating isn’t as straightforward and such. I’m not sure how many locals would be open to “bar culture”. Even in many counties that are fine with alcohol, bar culture can be almost nonexistent or very different than the west.

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CaroleBaskinsBurner t1_ixppahy wrote

Abu Dhabi already has a ton of bars and nightclubs that sell alcohol. So a non-alcoholic bar wouldn't be a cultural problem.

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The_CerealDefense t1_ixr7oq2 wrote

Aren’t those for non-locals only? Not sure

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CaroleBaskinsBurner t1_ixrddse wrote

I think it gets a little dicey for native Emirati Muslims (like they're technically not supposed to drink but it's not entirely enforced), but the country's population is 89% expats. Which includes a lot of people (mostly Indians, Pakistanis, Filipinos, etc but also Brits, Americans, Africans, Canadians, etc) who were born and raised there.

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