COVID-19: Dubai Tourism shuts 23 establishments in January for breaking rules

Thursday, 28 January 2021 20:57

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shut down 23 establishments in January for flouting COVID-19 safety rules.

It also fined 238 others for not complying with the regulations.

The closure orders and fines were issued during inspections across various tourist venues and establishments in the emirate.

.@dubaitourism closes 23 establishments and fines 238 others during the month of January 2021, for not adhering to the precautionary measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 28, 2021

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