Dubai cinemas, theme parks and gyms to suspend operations

Services have been suspended at cinemas, theme parks, gyms, amusement centres and spring camps in Dubai.

The Department of Economic Development has issued the directive as part of ongoing efforts to protect public health.

It’s applicable until the end of this month.

In line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, @Dubai_DED directs all cinemas, theme parks, amusement games & electronic game centres, bodybuilding & fitness gyms & spring camps licensed in #Dubai to halt all their activities & services until end of March 2020. pic.twitter.com/nAcZ0feS08

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2020

Parks and entertainment facilities in Dubai will also be closed starting Sunday. 

.@DMunicipality temporarily closes all public parks and entertainment destinations in line with precautionary measures to safeguard public health, starting today (March 15, 2020) until further notice. #Dubai pic.twitter.com/CMcZ9FeOao

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2020

Authorities in the emirate had earlier called off all public events while entertainment destinations were asked to suspend operations.

Inspections will be carried out to ensure compliance with the rule.

In line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing directs that all events in #Dubai should be suspended from Sunday 15 March 2020 till the end of the month. pic.twitter.com/iXyeR6owtV

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 14, 2020