Celebrating Eid Al Fitr in Dubai? Here’s what you need to know
Dubai Municipality has intensified inspection campaigns to monitor compliance with food safety regulations at all stages of food handling
The Dubai Municipality has announced quite a few preparatory attempts to make the Eid Al Fitr holiday in Dubai a safe, clean, and enjoyable one for all residents and visitors to the city.
According to a Dubai Media Office report, the authority has deployed a total of 477 engineers, supervisors, inspectors, and workers as part of a comprehensive operational plan covering vital tourist areas and public facilities throughout the emirate.
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The entity plans to secure key sites in areas including food safety, public health, environmental safety, waste management, public beaches, parks, recreational facilities, and markets.
Food safety
Dubai Municipality has also intensified inspection campaigns to monitor compliance with food safety regulations at all stages of food handling – ranging from storage and preparation to cooking and serving.
The entity is focusing special attention to food establishments and vendors operating within entertainment areas and tourist attractions, with the aim of safeguarding public health and maintaining hygiene standards during peak periods.
Targeted inspections are also to be planned to be carried out in malls, markets, salons, beauty centres, cafes with smoking areas, event zones, worker accommodations, and community markets.
A series of Eid-related events and recreational activities will be organised in Al Quoz Industrial Areas 3 and 4, and Muhaisnah 2. This is to be done in collaboration with the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs in Dubai.
Pest control
The public health pest control measures have been reinforced to ensure that tourist hotspots, parks, lakes, and public facilities remain free of pests. Any detected activity will be addressed promptly using environmentally safe treatments in line with sustainability goals.
Beaches
Dubai Municipality is readying up the public beaches by deploying security personnel, crowd control teams, and equipment to manage footfall efficiently. Accessibility measures, including designated pathways for people of determination and the elderly, have been implemented.
Public parks and recreational destinations
The entity has also prepared its major parks and recreational destinations, such as the Dubai Frame and Children’s City, to host a range of entertainment activities and events throughout the holiday period.
Waste management
In terms of sanitation and waste management, comprehensive cleaning operations have been carried out in Eid prayer areas, markets, beaches, roads, and public facilities.
Additional waste containers have also been strategically placed in high-traffic zones, with field supervisors on duty to monitor cleanliness and uphold the city’s aesthetic and environmental standards.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to report any public health or food safety concerns by contacting Dubai Municipality’s 24-hour call centre at 800900.