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All you need to know about the new COVID-19 protocols in Dubai

New rules in Dubai for public events, social gatherings and restaurants from today

Published: May 17, 2021 17:30 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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From today, Dubai’s restaurants, shopping malls and entertainment venues will follow new COVID-19 precautionary measures as announced by Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management. — The announcement was made by the committee on May 17 and will be effective immediately. Image Credit: Ivan Siarbolin for Pexels.com

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Live entertainment allowed According to the announcement, live entertainment and activities will be allowed in restaurants, cafes and shopping malls for a trial period of one month, and is extendable. — The live events can be held under the condition that the latest precautionary measures are observed and performers and entertainers have taken the COVID-19 vaccine. Image Credit: Suvan Chowdhury for pexels.com

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Occupancy at concerts, hotels increased All entertainment facilities and venues can have an increased capacity of 70 per cent while hotels can raise their occupancy ceiling to 100 per cent. — The Supreme Committee stressed that it continues to be mandatory for people attending events and activities to wear face masks and observe minimum physical distancing of two metres. Image Credit: Ethan Wilkinson for Pexels.com

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Music concerts, community sports events, spectator events and social and institutional events will be allowed on the condition that all attendees, participants and staff have received the COVID-19 vaccine. — Along with avoiding big gatherings, people have also been asked to exercise extra caution when sitting with those who are in the vulnerable group. Image Credit: Pixabay

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The maximum attendees at indoor events is 1,500 and outdoor events is 2,500. — The live events can be held under the condition that the latest precautionary measures are observed and performers and entertainers have taken the COVID-19 vaccine. Image Credit: Edward Eyer for Pexels.com

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Number of people at restaurant tables increased The total number of people allowed to sit on a single table at restaurants in Dubai has been increased to 10. — Shisha cafes can have a maximum of six people per table. Image Credit: Ksenia Chernaya for Pexels.com

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Maximum people allowed at hotel weddings – 100 Maximum attendance at wedding events capped at 100 for wedding venues and hotels. It is mandatory for attendees and staff to have been vaccinated. — Weddings at home have been capped at a maximum of 30 attendees. Precautionary measures should be strictly observed. Image Credit: Wendel Moretti for Pexels.com

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Bars allowed to re-open For a one-month extendable trial period, starting from May 17, bars will be permitted to reopen, provided all customers and staff have received the COVID-19 vaccine. — Inspections will continue to be carried out by the concerned authorities to ensure compliance with the measures. Violators will face stiff penalties. Image Credit: Wendel Moretti for Pexels.com

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