Ramadan 2022 in UAE: Can food be served in restaurants during the day?

"Restaurants in the United Arab Emirates can choose whether or not to place curtains or cover their facades for serving food during fasting hours in line with last year's guidelines," the circular states.

Restaurants and cafes located in food courts can "operate business as usual" - which means they don't have to place screens or curtains to serve food during the day.

It was last year that restaurants in Dubai were first allowed to serve customers during the day in Ramadan without putting in place curtains, dividers, or facades as has been the mandatory practice previously.

No prior authorization or permit is required for eateries in Dubai to serve food during fasting hours in the holy month of Ramadan.