Fnes for violating smoking ban in shopping centres, restaurants and coffee shops in Dubai will come into effect from January, 2008.
Lighting up in non-smoking area could cost you Dh500
Gulfnews: Lighting up in non-smoking area could cost you Dh500
By Ashfaq Ahmed, Staff Reporter Last updated: December 11, 2007, 12:49
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I hope the authorities will fully implement the ban as it will benefit not only the public but also the environment. Roberto Dubai,UAE Posted: December 11, 2007, 10:11
Sounds good, but the government should also make sure that they put up no-smoking signs in the places where smoking is restricted before they start penalising the public. Maddy Dubai,UAE Posted: December 11, 2007, 09:28
I would be nice if the government can designate areas for smokers even in no-smoking zones. Ever since the ban on smoking I have never stepped into a cafe in a mall. Before that, I used to visit them daily. Nizar Dubai,UAE Posted: December 11, 2007, 09:24
The Dubai government has taken the right decision. We want a permanent ban on smoking in the UAE. Ismail Abu Dhabi,UAE Posted: December 11, 2007, 08:32
This scheme has been tried before but the ban was lifted. I don't think this scheme will work for very long. Obviously, most of the customers in coffee shops and restaurants are smokers. Maria Dubai,UAE Posted: December 11, 2007, 08:31
The ban is good news. It should also be extended to bus stops, film theatres and beaches. Rilavudeen Dubai,UAE Posted: December 11, 2007, 08:17
I appreciate the strict measures taken and hope that the rules are imposed and executed very strictly. I feel this will also give the smokers a reason to try and quit the habit. Raj Sharjah,UAE Posted: December 11, 2007, 08:06
This is a really nice decision. It will also save non-smokers from passive smoking. I think this should be considered the first step towards boycotting socially all those who smoke in public places. Hamdani Dubai,UAE Posted: December 11, 2007, 07:17
I hope these rules will be implemented well. Is it possible to impose such rules in private offices? It really kills all of us who are non-smokers. Kin Dubai,UAE Posted: December 11, 2007, 06:32 Send us your comments
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