Going for a barbecue? Follow these 8 food safety guidelines

Planning to have a barbecue? It’s important to equip yourself with some basic food safety rules before firing up the grill.

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“Ensure safety and maintain your health by following nutritional tips and guidelines before, during, and after the barbecue,” Dubai Municipality stated online.

Another safety rule you should remember is to keep the lighter fluid away from the stove and out of children’s reach.

Safa Park located in the Al Safa area also allows barbecue for visitors. It is open from 8am to 10pm.

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Hatta Hill Park is located in Hatta, an exclave of Dubai and it offers free entry.

Also, when you are done turn off the fire when you are done, and dispose the coal properly to avoid burns.