Umm Suqeim Road with Burj Al Arab in the background. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The main stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road near Downtown Dubai. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles would usually be on the roads on a Thursday night. EPA
Defence Roundabout stands empty on Thursday night after the authorities ordered a 8pm to 6am curfew to allow for street cleaning. The curfew lifts during the day - but only absolutely essential travel is permitted. EPA
The Internet City area usually a hive of activity. AFP
A handful of cars on the road ahead of the curfew. Only key workers including medical staff and supermarket assistants are allowed to travel. AFP
Pedestrian and cycling paths stand empty after people rushed home ahead the curfew. Business Central Towers near Media City can be seen on the right. AFP
Stay home orders are likely to last for weeks as the government works to drive down the number of new cases. AFP
Dubai Metro will undergo deep cleaning this weekend. AFP
Once reopened, trains will run reduced numbers of passengers - about 170 down from a capacity of 650. AFP
Dusit Thani hotel with the lights of Downtown in the background. EPA
Despite road closures, restaurants and supermarkets will continue to deliver food to homes. EPA
A metro train runs near Ibn Battuta Mall shortly before the curfew. Pawan Singh / The National
Umm Suqeim Road with Burj Al Arab in the background. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The main stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road near Downtown Dubai. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles would usually be on the roads on a Thursday night. EPA
Defence Roundabout stands empty on Thursday night after the authorities ordered a 8pm to 6am curfew to allow for street cleaning. The curfew lifts during the day - but only absolutely essential travel is permitted. EPA
The Internet City area usually a hive of activity. AFP
A handful of cars on the road ahead of the curfew. Only key workers including medical staff and supermarket assistants are allowed to travel. AFP
Pedestrian and cycling paths stand empty after people rushed home ahead the curfew. Business Central Towers near Media City can be seen on the right. AFP
Stay home orders are likely to last for weeks as the government works to drive down the number of new cases. AFP
Dubai Metro will undergo deep cleaning this weekend. AFP
Once reopened, trains will run reduced numbers of passengers - about 170 down from a capacity of 650. AFP
Dusit Thani hotel with the lights of Downtown in the background. EPA
Despite road closures, restaurants and supermarkets will continue to deliver food to homes. EPA
A metro train runs near Ibn Battuta Mall shortly before the curfew. Pawan Singh / The National
Umm Suqeim Road with Burj Al Arab in the background. Chris Whiteoak / The National
