Combatting COVID-19: Dubai Municipality shuts shisha cafes

Saturday, 23 January 2021 17:57

Dubai Municipality has shut four outlets for violating the COVID-19 regulations.

Three shisha cafes have been closed in Al Twar and Oud Mehta besides a laundry shop in Al Mamzar.

Warnings were issued to 16 outlets while 204 establishments were inspected by the authority.

#DubaiMunicipality strengthened its inspection campaigns to ensure the commitment to precautionary measures. The total commitment rate reached 88%, and the number of inspection visits reached 204. 4 establishments were closed, while the number of alerts reached 16. pic.twitter.com/i6RuFQ8kxo
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) January 23, 2021

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