• Safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina. Dubai. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina. Dubai. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Covid-19 safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina, Dubai.
    Covid-19 safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina, Dubai.
  • A "stay safe" sign in Jumeirah.
    A "stay safe" sign in Jumeirah.
  • A man makes his deliveries on a moped in the Marina, Dubai.
    A man makes his deliveries on a moped in the Marina, Dubai.
  • A man at the marina hoses down a boat.
    A man at the marina hoses down a boat.
  • A Five hotel employee puts luggage through a Ultra Violet sanitiser machine.
    A Five hotel employee puts luggage through a Ultra Violet sanitiser machine.
  • The Waterfront Market in Deira, Dubai.
    The Waterfront Market in Deira, Dubai.
  • People look at artwork for sale at Anyahh Art in Dubai.
    People look at artwork for sale at Anyahh Art in Dubai.
  • A man wearing a mask at Anyahh Art, Dubai.
    A man wearing a mask at Anyahh Art, Dubai.
  • A woman takes pictures in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, with a protective mask on.
    A woman takes pictures in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, with a protective mask on.
  • A Covid-19 message is painted on a Dubai street.
    A Covid-19 message is painted on a Dubai street.
  • A couple walk home from the shops in JVC, Dubai.
    A couple walk home from the shops in JVC, Dubai.

Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi Police issue 1,672 fines to rule-breakers at malls and beaches


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Abu Dhabi Police issued 1,672 fines at malls and beaches across the emirate for flouting Covid-19 safety rules over the past two months.

The force said the raft of offences included failing to wear masks, not observing physical distancing and hosting gatherings which exceeded maximum limits.

Police reiterated calls for members of the public to abide by precautionary measures to help curb the spread of the virus.

Authorities across the country have stepped up efforts to ensure coronavirus laws are enforced in recent weeks.

Commercial venues and leisure spots were given the green-light to gradually reopen on the basis they strict rigidly to guidelines.

On Thursday, inspectors from Dubai Economy fined 24 businesses and warned five others for non-compliance with Covid-19 safety regulations.

Most of the businesses were fined because staff were not wearing face masks while seven were penalised for breaching physical distancing guidelines.

The businesses included electronics stores, clothing and perfume shops in Al Mamzar, Al Sabkha, Naif and Muhaisnah 4.

Overall, 655 inspected shops were found to be in full compliance with regulations.