Dh500 fine

According to a report published in March, littering or dumping waste in an area will result in the municipality inspectors imposing a fine of Dh500. The same applies to residents who throw cigarette butts on roads and in public areas including beaches. The fine will double, then triple for each repeat offence for litterbugs.

The Dubai Municipality has placed ashtrays and waste bins every 50 to 100 metres in the busy central business district areas.