Combatting COVID-19: Dubai Municipality shuts 2 salons

Monday, 28 September 2020 12:27

Two salons in Dubai have been shut down for failing to comply with the COVID-19 safety regulations.

Meanwhile, 58 commercial establishments have been fined and warnings handed to 70 other businesses.

As many as 2,528 outlets have been inspected during the latest round of field visits by officials at Dubai Municipality.

A total of 2,398 businesses were found to be fully compliant with the rules.

Dubai Tourism also carried out inspections and found two venues in violation of safety guidelines. While 72 venues met the required safety rules.

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