Dubai Municipality will impose a fine of AED2,000 on people smoking electronic cigarettes inside shopping malls, an official said.
Public Health and Safety Department director Salman stressed that sales or import of electronic cigarettes is illegal in the UAE under federal law, Khaleej Times reported.
Therefore, electronic cigarette smoking is "completely banned" in public places like souqs and shopping malls, both indoors and at the entrances of the malls, Salman said.
Smokers of e-cigarettes will be slapped with AED2,000 fine.
In case of repeat offences, security officers inside malls have the right to approach the police, Salman added.
He added that the municipality conducts continuous inspections at shops selling tobacco, and e-cigarettes are immediately confiscated when found.