Health and safety checks conducted by Dubai Municipality

Dubai Municipality conducted 52,233 inspections in the realms of environment, health, and food during the first half of 2024.

These inspections aimed to ensure that various activities and establishments in the city complied with standards related to consumer products, food safety, health and safety, and environmental regulations.

Dr. Naseem Mohammad Rafee, Acting CEO of the Environment, Health & Safety Agency at Dubai Municipality, emphasised the Municipality’s dedication to performing regular inspections and campaigns year-round. This is to foster a strong food and health ecosystem and to create a sustainable environment that supports flexible food supply chains and secures food safety in Dubai. Dr. Rafee also mentioned the Municipality's goal to sustain the environment and conserve natural resources, thus enhancing Dubai’s reputation as a sustainable and desirable city with a high quality of life.

Dr. Rafee said, “Dubai Municipality places a major emphasis on the food, environment, and safety sectors. We constantly strive to develop these sectors and enhance their safety through monitoring to guarantee the highest standards of safety and quality of life in the Emirate. Additionally, we seek to offer a cutting-edge infrastructure that supports the growth of businesses and initiatives while ensuring strict compliance with all the laws, regulations, and guidelines enacted in Dubai and the UAE.”

Health and safety

Dubai Municipality’s health and safety team, consisting of 95 supervisors, conducted 26,566 inspections across six campaigns targeting hotel facilities, shisha cafes, hair salons, beauty centres, worker accommodations, and community markets. They also ensured the safety of public spaces, playgrounds, event venues, industrial and professional enterprises, infrastructure projects, and temporary activities.

The Municipality also conducted campaigns at ports, assessing over 17,000 shipments of consumer products, equivalent to 145,000 tons, to ensure compliance with approved consumer specifications and safety standards.

Environmental sustainability

Dubai Municipality’s environmental team completed a total of 4,331 inspections. This included 3,378 inspections of projects, industrial, and service facilities, using a smart inspection system to efficiently plan and execute environmental monitoring tasks. Additionally, the Municipality organised a virtual awareness campaign to ensure businesses adhere to approved environmental laws and regulations.

Furthermore, the Municipality conducted 783 inspections to monitor the marine environment, coastal regions, and collect sea samples, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Campaigns also included 170 inspections as part of the monitoring program for natural reserves in Dubai.