In line with the national sterilisation programme
The closure of Dubai restaurants, malls and more has been extended as the UAE government continues to contain the spread of coronavirus.
The Dubai Department of Economy Development confirmed activities such as theme parks, nightclubs, malls and restaurants will be suspended for a further two weeks.
In line with the end of the national sterilisation programme, such activities would be closed until April 18.
“Kindly be informed that circular on the closure of commercial activities is extended until the end of the National Disinfection Programme in Dubai on the 18th of April, 2020,” the department’s statement read. “The exempted sectors will operate as usual.”
The suspension also includes spas and massage parlours, cinemas and cafes. As for restaurants in hotels, they are only permitted serve people who are hotel guests.
Such closures does also not affect pharmacies or supermarkets, which are permitted to stay open for 24 hours a day.
The extension of the suspension of commercial activities comes after movement permits were reinstated and the national sterilisation programme was to be extended to 24 hours a day in Dubai requiring people to stay home at all times. Those who to do not comply with the rules could be faced with legal implications.
For those included in the vital and support workers categories you do not need a movement permit, but a letter from employers must be obtained in order to outline movements to and from work.
As of April 7, there has been 2,076 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UAE – 167 of those have recovered, and there has been 11 fatalities.
