Shisha ban in Dubai's Ramadan tents

DUBAI Stringent public health and safety regulations for Ramadan tents will be strictly enforced this year in an effort to prevent tragedies such as the deadly fire at a wedding in Kuwait last year, civic officials said.

Dubai Municipality will deploy officers to inspect tents during the Muslim holy month to ensure there are no violations. Offenders face fines ranging from Dh1,000 for minor offences, such as smoking in a tent, to Dh50,000 for major violations, which include setting up a tent without proper permits and allowing unlicensed activities.

“We will apply stringent regulations for Ramadan tents to ensure that visitors are safe and there are no hazards,” said Dawood al Hajri, the head of the municipality’s planning department. “Our regulations have been in place and this year municipal inspectors will work round the clock to check on these structures in various parts of the city.”