Effective May 17, Dubai has allowed live entertainment and activities restaurants, cafes, and shopping malls on a trial basis for a period of one month subject to extension.
It is mandatory, however, for performers and entertainers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and all SOPS must be observed.
These are the revised guidelines issued by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management for events and activities, starting from May 17.
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, media reports said.
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The Supreme Committee reportedly stressed that it continues to be mandatory for people attending events and activities to wear face masks and observe a minimum physical distancing of two metres.
Wedding events are allowed, with the maximum attendance capped at 100 for wedding venues/hotels. All attendees and staff should have received the Covid-19 vaccine. Attendance at wedding events at homes is capped at 30; all attendees should strictly observe updated precautionary measures, including social distancing rules and wearing of masks.
Eateries & bars
The maximum number of people allowed to sit on a single table at restaurants has been increased to 10. Shisha venues can have a maximum of six people per table. Restaurants are allowed to resume brunches with strict observance of updated precautionary measures outlined by authorities.
For a one-month extendable trial period starting May 17, 2021, bars will be permitted to re-open, provided all customers and staff have received the Covid-19 vaccine. The latest precautionary measures must be stringently observed, as required under the permit type.
Events & dinners
Permits will also be given for community sports events, concerts and social and institutional events like gala dinners and award ceremonies for a trial period of one month (extendable) starting from May 17. Attendees and participants must have been vaccinated for Covid-19 and observe the latest precautionary measures as required under the permit type.
Fans and spectators too have reason to cheer as the new measures allow them to attend sports events, subject to everyone including audience, participants and staff being vaccinated. There is a cap of not more than 70 per cent attendees for events with the maximum number being 1,500 for indoor events and 2,500 for outdoor events.
