Baniyas street is now deserted due to the coronavirus shutdown. All photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
Baniyas street is now deserted due to the coronavirus shutdown. All photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
Dubai Creek seen from Baniyas street in Deira.
Dubai Creek seen from Baniyas street in Deira.
A man cleans the streets by Baniyas Square.
A man cleans the streets by Baniyas Square.
Dubai creek seen from the closed off Baniyas street in Al Ras.
Dubai creek seen from the closed off Baniyas street in Al Ras.
Usually a vibrant area, Satwa’s shops have closed temporarily to help UAE’s plan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Usually a vibrant area, Satwa’s shops have closed temporarily to help UAE’s plan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Dubai creek seen from the closed off Baniyas street in Al Ras.
Dubai creek seen from the closed off Baniyas street in Al Ras.
A man walks by Bank Melli Iran on Baniyas street in Al Ras.
A man walks by Bank Melli Iran on Baniyas street in Al Ras.
Dubai creek on sunset, seen from the now quiet Baniyas street.
Dubai creek on sunset, seen from the now quiet Baniyas street.

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Coronavirus: Deserted Deira during lockdown - in pictures

Photo essay: Take a look at the beating heart of old Dubai almost empty due to measures taken to control the spread of Covid-19

The National

April 10, 2020

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