Dubai staying open despite a surge in coronavirus cases

The city was built on the promise of globalisation; its economy draws from the aviation, hospitality and retail sectors — all hard hit by the virus.

Tourists on a yacht as they pass a traditional dhow (Kamran Jebreili/AP)

Coronavirus infections are surging to unprecedented heights in the United Arab Emirates.

The daily virus case count has nearly tripled in the last month but Dubai cannot afford to shut down, particularly during its peak winter season.