The expat ignored advice telling people to stay away from Dubai"s beaches Most open spaces have been closed in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 DUBAI: A European expat has been arrested in Dubai after flouting laws imposed to help tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Dubai Media Office reported on a tweet. It is understood that the person posted a video on social media that he shot while standing on one of Dubai’s closed beaches. He was accused of mocking the rules and ignoring the instructions of local police who have told people to stay away from these open areas. Dubai Media Office ✔ @DXBMediaOffice . @DubaiPoliceHQ arrests a European national who posted a video on social media at a beach in Dubai, ignoring the instructions of a police patrol, while mocking precautionary measures issued by health and official authorities. View image on Twitter 301 8:42 PM - Mar 22, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 197 people are talking about this All beaches were closed on Sunday as part of the increasing COVID-19 regulations. The General Command of the Dubai Police warned residents that they must comply with security directives, which safeguard public health. Earlier, the UAE Attorney General announced that violators of newly applied coronavirus regulations would face legal penalties, including jail terms and large fines. On Monday, authorities announced the closure of all shopping malls for two weeks and the suspension of further flights, into the country. Monday also the instruction to restaurants and cafes to close in the emirate.