Photos: Dubai's Al Ras area closed for two weeks to intensify disinfection drive

Al Ras is subject to strict restrictions over 2 weeks to curb the spread of coronavirus

Published: March 31, 2020 14:25 Compiled by Balaram Menon

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According to the Dubai Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, movement of residents in the area has been completely restricted. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Residents of the area are not allowed to leave their homes while non-residents are not allowed to enter the area until April 14. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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All businesses in the area will also remain closed for two weeks. The decision comes as part of the UAE government’s measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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The restrictions, which include road closures and metro stop closures, will be in effect from March 31 for intensified sterilisation procedures. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Entrances of three roads leading to the area, Al Khaleej Road, Baniyas Road and Al Musalla Road, have been closed for the period. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Metro stations Al Ras, Palm Deira and Baniyas Square have been closed as well - no trains on the Green Line will stop at these stations. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Also, the movements of people are restricted in the area round the clock, unlike other areas of the UAE where movements are heavily restricted only from 8pm to 6am. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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For those who are worried about buying daily essentials, the General Command of Dubai Police confirmed that teams from the Dubai Health Authority will provide all essential supplies to the residents of the area during the two-week period. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Dubai Police also urged all stakeholders and entities to work with the highest professionalism to ensure effective preventive measures are implemented and the well-being of the area’s residents is guaranteed during the period in which the restrictions will be in place. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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The decision to put in place heightened restrictions was taken due to the high density of population in the area, with the goal of safeguarding the health and safety of residents and to implement the highest level of preventive measures against COVID-19. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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