In line with Dubai Municipality specifications, it is required that the cleaning and disinfection process for retail operations are intensified to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Establishments are to follow the below guidelines:

Salons/Personal Care Centres:

• Increase the frequency of cleaning and disinfection on the following:
  • Entrance door handles
  • Waiting chairs/bench/sofa/table
  • TV remote control
  • Any ready material (newspaper etc)
  • Haircutting chairs
  • All cutting tools/material/equipment
  • Hand and hair basins
  • Personal hygiene
  • Cabinets/drawers/shelves
  • Washroom (door handles/water taps etc
• Availability of hand sanitisers and hand wash liquid and ensure handwashing before and after each service
• Refer to Dubai Municipality External Circular - (DM-PH&SD-CR1)

Food Establishments:

• Increase the frequency of cleaning and disinfection on the following:
  • Cash counter and pay machines
  • Dining tables and chairs
  • Menus, touch screen and bill folders
  • Elevator switches/buttons
  • Washrooms
  • Soap and towel dispensers
  • Equipment and door handles
  • Shopping carts
• Ensure frequent handwashing with soap amongst staff
• Availability of hand sanitisers at different areas
• Refer to Dubai Municipality External Circular – (DM-PH&SD-5)

Fitness Centres:

• Increase the frequency of cleaning and disinfection on all human contact surfaces:
  • Entrance door handles
  • Waiting chairs/bench/sofa/table
  • Reception area
  • Entry and exit barriers
  • Locker areas
  • Changing room and washrooms/toilets
  • All equipment/furniture/tools/counters
  • Vending machines/coffee machines
• Availability of hand sanitisers and hand wash liquid
• Refer to Dubai Municipality External Circular – (DM-PH&SD-CR9)

Laundries:

• Increase the frequency of cleaning and disinfection on the following:
  • Door handles
  • Waiting chairs/bench/sofa/table
  • Cabinets/drawers/shelves/surfaces
  • Washrooms
  • Hanging and packing means
  • Transportation means for delivery
• Availability of hand sanitisers at different areas
• Labour should seek medical care right away once flu-symptoms have developed
• Adhere to declared specifications in the Guideline of Laundries related activities
• Refer to Dubai Municipality External Circular (DM-PH&SD-17)

For all the establishments mentioned above, all cleaning and disinfection operations should be documented including a list of disinfectants used

If a case an infectious disease is suspected the following authorities should be contacted:

• Ministry of Health and Prevention (80011111)
• Dubai Health Authority (800342)
• Estijaba Service (Operation Centre - Department of Health) (8001717)