If you are planning to go out in places you used to hang out and chill, you may want to reconsider your plans to do so after several establishments were ordered temporarily close to the public in Dubai as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The latest closure was announced on Sunday by the Department of Economic Development.
In line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, @Dubai_DED directs all cinemas, theme parks, amusement games & electronic game centres, bodybuilding & fitness gyms & spring camps licensed in #Dubai to halt all their activities & services until end of March 2020. pic.twitter.com/nAcZ0feS08
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2020
Among those included in the temporary closure order include the following:
1. Cinemas (Until March 31)
2. Theme Parks (Until March 31)
3. Amusement, Games & Electronic Game Centers (Until March 31)
4. Bodybuilding & Fitness Gyms (Until March 31)
5. Spring Camps (Until March 31)
6. Massage Parlors and Spa (Until March 31, subject for re-evaluation after)
In line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, @Dubai_DED directs all establishments licensed to operate massage parlours and spas to suspend these activities with immediate effect from today (15 March, 2020) till the end of March. pic.twitter.com/RG0VQDHtEy
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2020
The order came into effect on Sunday, March 15.
All events, mass gatherings, and wedding ceremonies have been called off until the end of the month as well.
In line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing directs that all events in #Dubai should be suspended from Sunday 15 March 2020 till the end of the month. pic.twitter.com/iXyeR6owtV
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 14, 2020
What are the other establishments that have responded to the order?
Here’s the list:
1. Museums (Until March 31)
2. Historical Sites (Until March 31)
.@DubaiCulture and Arts Authority announces the temporary closure of museums, historical sites and public libraries in #Dubai with immediate effect from today (Sunday 15 March, 2020) till the end of the month. pic.twitter.com/DtTrsYbw6n
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2020
3. Public Libraries (Until March 31)
4. Global Village (closed for the season)
In line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, Global Village has announced the early closure of its 2019-2020 season with immediate effect. The @GlobalVillageAE looks forward to welcoming visitors for its next season. #Dubai pic.twitter.com/lnaHMKaNG3
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2020
5. Motiongate Dubai (Until March 31, subject for re-evaluation after)
6. Legoland Dubai (Until March 31, subject for re-evaluation after)
7. Legoland Waterpark Dubai (Until March 31, subject for re-evaluation after)
. @dxbparksresorts: Following the direction of the DTCM and as part of our commitment to the health and safety of our guests and employees we have temporarily suspended operations at our theme parks; until the end of March 2020, or at such time the situation will be re-evaluated. pic.twitter.com/A1O33gh1Vu
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 14, 2020
8. Bollywood Parks Dubai (Until March 31, subject for re-evaluation after)
9. Dubai Opera (Until March 31)
All ticket holders for shows happening until the end of March will be refunded. If you have purchased tickets online on Dubai Opera website, they will be refunded automatically. Please allow for a few days for the refund to appear in your accounts. pic.twitter.com/7Mvgumz2kq
— Dubai Opera by Emaar (@DubaiOpera) March 15, 2020
10. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo (Until March 31)
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11. Public Parks and Entertainment Destinations. (Until further notice)
.@DMunicipality temporarily closes all public parks and entertainment destinations in line with precautionary measures to safeguard public health, starting today (March 15, 2020) until further notice. #Dubai pic.twitter.com/CMcZ9FeOao
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2020
