COVID-19: Six outlets shut as Dubai Municipality steps up inspections

iStock [For illustration]

Six establishments have been shut down by Dubai Municipality during the latest round of inspections that covered more than 2,500 outlets.

A fitness centre was closed in Muhaisnah 4 and another one in Al Barsha 1 due to overcrowding, while two laundries in Naif area were pulled up for violating health and hygiene measures.

Closure orders were also issued to two food outlets in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area for not complying with the face-mask rule.

Another eight establishments were fined and warnings were handed to 37 others during the checks that were carried out on Sunday.

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Agenda

    10:00am - 1:00pm

    Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.

  • Entertainment Extra

    1:00pm - 2:00pm

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.