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Umm Suqeim Road with Burj Al Arab in the background. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The main stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road near Downtown Dubai. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles would usually be on the roads on a Thursday night. EPA
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Defence Roundabout stands empty on Thursday night after the authorities ordered a 8pm to 6am curfew to allow for street cleaning. The curfew lifts during the day - but only absolutely essential travel is permitted. EPA
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The Internet City area usually a hive of activity. AFP
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A handful of cars on the road ahead of the curfew. Only key workers including medical staff and supermarket assistants are allowed to travel. AFP
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Pedestrian and cycling paths stand empty after people rushed home ahead the curfew. Business Central Towers near Media City can be seen on the right. AFP
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Stay home orders are likely to last for weeks as the government works to drive down the number of new cases. AFP
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Dubai Metro will undergo deep cleaning this weekend. AFP
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Once reopened, trains will run reduced numbers of passengers - about 170 down from a capacity of 650. AFP
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Dusit Thani hotel with the lights of Downtown in the background. EPA
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Despite road closures, restaurants and supermarkets will continue to deliver food to homes. EPA
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A metro train runs near Ibn Battuta Mall shortly before the curfew. Pawan Singh / The National
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Umm Suqeim Road with Burj Al Arab in the background. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The main stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road near Downtown Dubai. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles would usually be on the roads on a Thursday night. EPA
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Defence Roundabout stands empty on Thursday night after the authorities ordered a 8pm to 6am curfew to allow for street cleaning. The curfew lifts during the day - but only absolutely essential travel is permitted. EPA
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The Internet City area usually a hive of activity. AFP
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A handful of cars on the road ahead of the curfew. Only key workers including medical staff and supermarket assistants are allowed to travel. AFP
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Pedestrian and cycling paths stand empty after people rushed home ahead the curfew. Business Central Towers near Media City can be seen on the right. AFP
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Stay home orders are likely to last for weeks as the government works to drive down the number of new cases. AFP
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Dubai Metro will undergo deep cleaning this weekend. AFP
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Once reopened, trains will run reduced numbers of passengers - about 170 down from a capacity of 650. AFP
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Dusit Thani hotel with the lights of Downtown in the background. EPA
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Despite road closures, restaurants and supermarkets will continue to deliver food to homes. EPA
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A metro train runs near Ibn Battuta Mall shortly before the curfew. Pawan Singh / The National
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Umm Suqeim Road with Burj Al Arab in the background. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Police hit out at delivery companies after 12 drivers die on Dubai roads during Covid restrictions
Police captain says there was too much pressure on drivers with high demand for orders
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