Shisha cafe shut as Dubai steps up COVID-19 checks

A shisha cafe has been shut down in Dubai's Hor Al Anz area for flouting health and safety measures.

The Municipality also fined eight outlets and handed warnings to 30 others for not complying with the COVID-19 guidelines.

As many as 2,413 inspections were carried out by the authority in the past 24 hours.

.@DMunicipality continues strengthening its inspection campaigns on #Dubai establishments to ensure their commitment to precautionary measures. The number of inspection visits reached 2,413 in the past 24 hours, 1 establishment was closed and the number of alerts reached 30. pic.twitter.com/O3c3Dl8lPc

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 31, 2021