As coronavirus cases have been increasing in the UAE, a new curfew has been implemented in Dubai.
A circular was issued by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) over the weekend to hotels, stating that entertainment activities must end by 1am.
Similarly, it was also stated in the circular, which was issued on September 24, that food and beverage services must conclude by 3am, with establishments also closing then. However, this does not affect delivery services nor room service in hotels.
Over the last few weeks, COVID-19 cases have been steadily increasing in the UAE.
On September 26, 1,008 new cases were announced bringing the total to 90,618. However, 79,676 of those cases have recovered meaning there are currently 10,942 active COVID-19 cases in the UAE.
In the country, there has been a total of 411 deaths.