Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) announced Thursday on Twitter an immediate suspension to all live entertainment at hotels and restaurants.
The tourism department added that the ban only applies to live bands at restaurants, bars, and beach clubs and that private events and wedding parties, currently capped at 200 people, could continue as normal.
The statement said that failure to comply with health measures would result in “serious actions,” without elaborating. It gave no time frame for the resumption of entertainment activities.
On the other hand, Dubai’s media office stated that it would pause the issuance of new entertainment permits to venues effective immediately to ensure public health and safety.
The office added it issued more than 200 violations for “non-compliance” with coronavirus guidelines and shuttered 20 establishments over the last few weeks.
Bars and restaurants would remain open for the time being.
Thursday's announcement comes a day after suspending non-urgent surgeries at hospitals to deal with an influx of coronavirus patients.
The decisions come after months of Dubai promoting itself as the ideal pandemic-friendly vacation spot while coronavirus infections surged.
The UAE on Thursday shattered its infection record for the 10th consecutive day, with 3,529 cases reported.
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