UAE | Health
Ban at nightclubs and bars is delayed, says civic body
Smoking in nightclubs and bars will not be banned, Gulf News has learnt.
- By Ashfaq Ahmed, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:09 December 13, 2007
Dubai: Smoking in nightclubs and bars will not be banned, Gulf News has learnt.
The decision to ban smoking in nightclubs and bars have been delayed after a meeting early this week comprising officials from the municipality, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and representatives of hotels and nightclubs.
"We have decided not to ban smoking in these places because we understand the people going to such places are mature enough to take care of their health. Also no children are allowed to enter these places," said the Director of Public Health Department, Dubai Municipality.
He said people go to such places by choice and should be well aware of the health risks.
He said that smoking would ultimately be regulated in these places, too, but it will happen in future.
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