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Alcohol free spirits are now available at Spinneys and Waitrose stores in the UAE to meet a growing demand from customers. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Spinneys now stocks a wide range of non-alcoholic beers and spirits. Pictured here is Joanne Black, from Spinneys Dubai. Reem Mohammed/The National
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There has been a global trend in recent years which has seen people ditch alcoholic drinks for alcohol free alternatives. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Erika BlazeviciuteDoyle, founder of drinkdrystore.com, the Dubai company that imports non-alcoholic beer and spirits. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Abu Dhabi teacher Jo Cathrine said people not drinking alcohol often come under peer pressure at social events. Courtesy: Jo Cathrine
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A wide range of alcohol free craft beers sit on shelves in Dubai stores along with popular brands like Heineken. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Alcohol free spirits are now available at Spinneys and Waitrose stores in the UAE to meet a growing demand from customers. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Spinneys now stocks a wide range of non-alcoholic beers and spirits. Pictured here is Joanne Black, from Spinneys Dubai. Reem Mohammed/The National
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There has been a global trend in recent years which has seen people ditch alcoholic drinks for alcohol free alternatives. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Erika BlazeviciuteDoyle, founder of drinkdrystore.com, the Dubai company that imports non-alcoholic beer and spirits. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Abu Dhabi teacher Jo Cathrine said people not drinking alcohol often come under peer pressure at social events. Courtesy: Jo Cathrine
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A wide range of alcohol free craft beers sit on shelves in Dubai stores along with popular brands like Heineken. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Alcohol free spirits are now available at Spinneys and Waitrose stores in the UAE to meet a growing demand from customers. Reem Mohammed/The National
Alcohol-free beer takes off in the UAE as supermarkets and restaurants embrace trend
Demand being driven by younger generations who want to be healthier
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