DUBAI: Abu Dhabi鈥檚 tourism department has suspended sea cruises, desert camps, safaris and floating restaurants on Thursday evening, as a preventive measure against COVID-19.

鈥淭he suspension of activities and services comes into force with immediate effect and will be in place until further notice,鈥� according to a statement by the Department of Culture and Tourism 鈥� Abu Dhabi.

The department said it will monitor tour operators to ensure the ban is implemented, and will impose penalties to those who will not comply.