COVID-19: Dubai Tourism shuts three venues in one week

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Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shut down three venues over a one-week period for flouting COVID-19 safety rules.

It also fined 26 others during the checks that were carried out from February 25 - March 3.

Inspections have been stepped up to ensure the rules are being followed.

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