What drinks are included with half board (HB) dinner at UAE hotels?

Based on regular guests' experience with HB (breakfast+dinner): breakfast typically includes water, juice, tea and coffee, while dinner is limited to water only. Tour operators and other guests confirm that HB+ includes 2 drinks per person during the meal (wine or beer).

Another (less confirmed, conflicting) report claims that with most meal plans except full all-inclusive, tea, coffee and still water are included with every meal, plus draft juices (apple, orange, detox) at breakfast. Still water is said to be free and unlimited under any meal plan.

Some hotels offer an HB+ plan: unlike standard HB, it can include drinks with dinner. Reports say this is usually soft drinks plus 1–2 alcoholic drinks per person, but the exact allowance depends on the hotel.

With half board (breakfast and dinner), only water is typically included at dinner. Tea, coffee, and juices are not part of the standard HB package and must be paid for separately.

Drinks by the pool are available separately. At dinner, some hotels offer cocktails — Aperol Spritz is a popular option. Alcoholic beverages are generally not included in the basic HB package and are charged extra.

The drinks question with HB is common: only water is typically included at dinner. Tea, coffee, and juices depend on the specific hotel — conditions vary, so always check with your property directly.