In a series of new regulations upheld by the Dubai government, it has added another one concerning social events and physical distancing, also in food establishments.
The additional safety measure aims to strengthen the emirate’s fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid the threat of a new variant, infiltrating populations across the world.
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Going Out? Here Are the New Rules on Social Events, Physical Distancing in Food Establishments
Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management mandated that only first-degree relatives will be allowed to attend weddings, social events, and private parties. Moreover, only a maximum of 10 guests will be allowed to attend, whether at a hotel or at home, the Dubai Media Office reported.
The said directive will take effect on January 27.
Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management mandates a new decision limiting attendance of weddings, social events, and private parties to first-degree relatives totaling a maximum of 10 people only, whether at a hotel or at home, effective Wednesday 27 January. pic.twitter.com/Zks2K3wXa9
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 22, 2021
In another advisory posted last January 22 by the news agency’s Twitter page, tables in restaurants across the emirate will be set up 3 meters apart compared to the previous 2 meters.
And from 10 persons, the number of people now allowed to occupy one table has been reduced to seven.
Meanwhile, in cafes, only customers will be allowed to occupy each table, and these must also be set at least 3 meters apart from each other.
Fitness centers and gyms were also instructed to increase the physical distancing between the sports equipment and trainees from two to three meters.
Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management mandates new decision to increase the separation distance between tables at restaurants&cafes from 2 metres to 3 metres, reduce the number of people allowed to sit at one table from 10 to 7 at restaurants&to 4 at cafes. pic.twitter.com/MAZgVTM8na
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 22, 2021
The Dubai Tourism has already suspended all entertainment permits, indefinitely shutting down 20 establishments and issuing over 200 violations in the last three weeks.
In line with this, the Dubai government warned that authorities will be on the ground to ensure that establishments will follow precautionary measures.
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