Dubai shuts down shisha cafes for flouting Covid rules

Dubai Municipality has closed down two shisha cafes in the emirate for not adhering to Covid-19 precautionary measures.

The violating businesses, in Oud Metha Road and Al Karama neighbourhood were caught during Dubai Municipality's inspection visits. The municipality informed that a total of 2,279 inspection rounds have taken place until now..

Besides the two cafes that faced closures, 37 other establishments were issued warnings for non-compliance with rules while 2,240 businesses were found to be compliant with Covid rules.

.@DMunicipality closes 2 shisha cafes in #Dubai for not adhering to the precautionary measures to limit the spread of Covid-19, while 37 establishments are issued warnings and 2,240 others are found compliant. pic.twitter.com/yd5r2dXftB

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 14, 2021