Two Dubai restaurants shut for flouting COVID-19 protocols

Two restaurants in Dubai have been shut for flouting COVID-19 health and safety protocols as authorities step up inspections to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Teams from Dubai Tourism took the action after checks conducted between May 23-29 showed social distancing protocols were not followed.

Another 23 tourist establishments were found to be non-compliant with the rules.

.@DubaiTourism closes 2 restaurants from May 23-29, 2021 for not adhering to the precautionary measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 and allowing guests to congregate. During the same period, 23 venues were found to be non-compliant to the measures. pic.twitter.com/nvm44mBZ4J

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 31, 2021