Originally Posted by
JAARule
Booze has always had tax on it whereas for everything else the whole city is "duty free" (barring this VAT) although it's not profit free so still a rip off in a lot of cases.
Can't agree with you there JAA. All goods are subject to a minimum 5% import duty into the UAE. Some more.
Interestingly, try buying a MacBook at Dubai Duty Free. It's the same price as the Apple Store in MOE. However DDF don't pay the import duty. Duty free without the savings. Marvelous business model.