Combatting COVID-19: Four Dubai outlets shut, seven fined

Four establishments have been shut down in Dubai for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Dubai Municipality took action against two shisha cafes in International City and Trade Centre area due to overcrowding and for violating health and hygiene guidelines.

A salon in Al Nahda and a food outlet in Al Barsha 1 were also pulled up for not complying with physical distancing norms.

Meanwhile, seven establishments were fined and warnings were issued to 31 others during the latest round of inspection that covered a total of 2,383 entities.

#DubaiMunicipality continues strengthening its inspection campaigns to ensure the commitment to precautionary measures. The total commitment rate reached 98%, and the number of inspection visits reached 2,383. 4 establishments were closed, while the number of alerts reached 31. pic.twitter.com/aVbWpVy8lc

— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) March 8, 2021