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Following a fire that claimed two lives at a Deira hotel late on Friday night, authorities have temporarily closed the property. Guests have been relocated to nearby hotels managed by the same company. Khaleej Times visited the site and spoke with hotel staff, who confirmed that the building is now off-limits to the public. “The property has been restricted, and no one can enter except the employees,” stated a hotel staff member.
The fire, which broke out late on Friday, prompted a rapid response from Dubai Civil Defence, who arrived at the scene within minutes of receiving the emergency call. The teams worked swiftly to extinguish the fire and evacuate the building. During the incident, the focus was on ensuring the safety of the guests, many of whom left their personal belongings behind.
According to the hotel management, all guests who were staying at the affected property have been moved to nearby hotels. “We have relocated guests to other properties in the same area and have also transferred their belongings,” said the hotel staff. Those guests who do not wish to return to the hotel after the incident can collect their belongings. “For those who wish to retrieve their belongings, they can contact us with proof of booking. Defence personnel will then escort them to collect their items from their room,” the staff added.
Guests who had made future reservations at the hotel are being redirected to alternative properties within a short walking distance. “We have ensured that all guests with upcoming bookings are accommodated at nearby hotels under the same management,” said the hotel staff. In addition to the closure of the hotel, the restaurants and shops on the ground floor of the building have been temporarily shut by authorities. The entire area around the building has been cordoned off with safety tapes while an investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
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