Video: Dubai desert party busted; host fined Dh50,000 for breaking Covid rules

Dubai - Each guest was fined Dh15,000.

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(Screengrab from video posted by Government of Dubai Media Office/Twitter)
(Screengrab from video posted by Government of Dubai Media Office/Twitter)

Published: Mon 8 Feb 2021, 7:10 PM

Last updated: Tue 9 Feb 2021, 2:50 AM

The Dubai Police have shut down a desert camp that organised a private gathering, violating Covid-19 safety measures.

The camp operator was fined Dh50,000, while each participant was fined Dh15,000.


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The action was taken in cooperation with Dubai Tourism.


It comes just a day after the police busted a crowded yacht party and fined the organisers Dh50,000.

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