Coronavirus In Dubai: 10 Pictures That Perfectly Depict What The City Has Turned Into

The fear of coronavirus is clearly gripping us all and these pictures are proof enough! A city that never sleeps, a city that’s always brimming with life has slowed down, and has also altered residents to do so. Well, good or bad, we got to do what we got to do! These pictures clearly depict what Dubai looks amid the Covid 19 chaos:

1. An RTA officer walks past empty parking lots

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2. For the very first time in history, Global Village closed down weeks before the scheduled date

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3. Roads get deserted as residents stay put indoors

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4. A view of the Abra station in front of Spice Souk

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5. Dubai restaurants come to a standstill

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6. Major tourist attractions in the city are closed until end of March

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7. We’ve never seen Dubai Mall like this!

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8. But, the city does not lose its shimmer, whatsoever! 

9. The Burj Khalifa standing tall, amidst all the chaos happening around

10. When the beaches wore an empty look!

Vaishnavi Venkataraman: Research, science labs and of course nerdy glasses – that’s what my life was all about until I finally woke up to realise how much I loved food, travel and telling tales. A chai addict, a moody writer and mother to a smallie, my journey as a writer began with The Times of India. And now, here I am in Dubai pursuing my passion and exploring a new city, all in one go!