How business have been effected by Omicron variant in Knightsbridge - in pictures

  • Mahamad Khalil, owner of Al Arez Lebanese restaurant in Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, said he is planning to expand his business despite the recent downturn caused by the Omicron variant. Photo: The National
    Mahamad Khalil, owner of Al Arez Lebanese restaurant in Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, said he is planning to expand his business despite the recent downturn caused by the Omicron variant. Photo: The National
  • Antonio Coppola of Ciro’s Pomodoro in Knightsbridge said customers have been keen to socialise before more Covid restrictions are imposed. Photo: The National
    Antonio Coppola of Ciro’s Pomodoro in Knightsbridge said customers have been keen to socialise before more Covid restrictions are imposed. Photo: The National
  • Mohamed Osama, the manager of Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti restaurant in Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, said people are more and more afraid of catching Covid and area eating out less. Photo: The National
    Mohamed Osama, the manager of Freej Swalieh Kuwaiti restaurant in Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, said people are more and more afraid of catching Covid and area eating out less. Photo: The National
  • Magdy Khalil, left, owner of Al Basha restaurant in Knightsbridge, and Elias Sawaya, centre, head chef at the restaurant. Mr Khalil said the business is suffering because of cancellations caused by the Omicron variant. Photo: The National
    Magdy Khalil, left, owner of Al Basha restaurant in Knightsbridge, and Elias Sawaya, centre, head chef at the restaurant. Mr Khalil said the business is suffering because of cancellations caused by the Omicron variant. Photo: The National
  • John Farrell, right, assistant manager at Chisou Japanese restaurant in Knightsbridge, said if ministers re-impose QR codes and social distancing rules it will be a hassle for businesses. Photo: The National
    John Farrell, right, assistant manager at Chisou Japanese restaurant in Knightsbridge, said if ministers re-impose QR codes and social distancing rules it will be a hassle for businesses. Photo: The National
  • Hannah Burton, co-owner of Societe, a boutique in Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, has imposed an appointment-only policy for clients as a result of Omicron emerging. Photo: The National
    Hannah Burton, co-owner of Societe, a boutique in Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge, has imposed an appointment-only policy for clients as a result of Omicron emerging. Photo: The National
  • Al Waha Restaurant in Westbourne Grove London. Rob Greig for The National
    Al Waha Restaurant in Westbourne Grove London. Rob Greig for The National