Two Dubai restaurants shut for flouting COVID-19 protocols

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Two restaurants in Dubai have been shut for flouting COVID-19 health and safety protocols as authorities step up inspections to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Teams from Dubai Tourism took the action after checks conducted between May 23-29 showed social distancing protocols were not followed.

Another 23 tourist establishments were found to be non-compliant with the rules.

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