Dubai bans Shisha in coffee shops for two weeks

The Department of Economic Development in Dubai and the Dubai Municipality, informed all the hookah coffee shops licensed in the Emirate to refrain from providing Shisha, in its facilities immediately, for a period of two weeks, starting today.



They stressed that inspection campaigns will be implemented to verify compliance with this circular, as part of the precautionary measures aimed at achieving the highest levels of health and safety for society.

Note that the Emirate of AbuDhabi and Ajman decided to do the same thing.

In line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, Dubai Economy and Dubai Municipality direct all hospitality establishments licensed to offer Shisha to refrain from serving Shisha with immediate effect for two weeks starting from today (Thursday 12 March)@DMunicipality

— اقتصادية دبي (@Dubai_DED) March 12, 2020