Dubai has ordered bars and pubs to close until the end of the month to suppress a spike in coronavirus cases, after tourists and influencers flocked to the emirate over the holiday period.
The closures, effective from tomorrow, are among a raft of steps "taken in response to rising violations of preventive measures," authorities said in a statement.
Indoor venues, including cinemas and sports venues, will have their capacity cut by half. Dubai's vast shopping centres, as well as hotels, swimming pools and private beaches, must operate at 70% of capacity.
Restaurants and cafes are required to close by 1am. "Penalties will be strictly imposed on anyone found posing a risk to public health by deliberately disregarding preventive measures or