Dubai Municipality shuts 7 outlets for COVID-19 violations

Friday, 5 February 2021 at 18:19

Seven establishments have been shut down by Dubai Municipality for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The closure orders were issued to a shisha cafe and a car showroom in Ras Al Khor and three laundries in Naif.

An establishment for trading falcons and hunting tools in Nad Al Sheba 1 and a salon in Trade Centre were also shut down for violating the safety guidelines.

Four outlets were fined and 20 others handed warnings during the latest round of checks.

The field inspections on Thursday covered a total of 2,287 establishments.

#DubaiMunicipality strengthened its inspection campaigns on establishments to ensure their commitment to precautionary measures. The total commitment rate reached 98%, the number of inspection visits reached 2,287, 7 establishments were closed, and 20 warnings were made. pic.twitter.com/gsKOblX6nY
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) February 5, 2021

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