Residents and tourists who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 can now enter tourist attractions and cultural sites, and attend events in Abu Dhabi.
Effective today, March 17, non-vaccinated individuals in the capital can enter such places with a negative PCR test result received within 48 hours.
These attractions and most public places were previously restricted to vaccinated individuals who have a Green Pass activated on their AlHosn app.
Here are the other latest rules:
- No pre-travel Covid test to fly to Abu Dhabi: Pre-departure PCR tests are not required for fully vaccinated passengers. Those who are not vaccinated must present a negative result of a PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure, or a Covid-19 recovery certificate with a QR code dated within 30 days of departure. Children younger than 16 are exempt.
- No PCR test after arriving in Abu Dhabi: Covid-vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers need not take a test after arriving at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. They can opt to take one at the airport by paying Dh40.
- Mask rules eased: Wearing a face mask in outdoor spaces is optional. However, face masks are required in all indoor spaces and physical distancing should be observed.
- Booster shot requirement: Eligible UAE residents need to take a vaccine booster shot to maintain the green pass on Al Hosn app. This requirement does not apply to tourists.
- Rules for those exempted from vaccination and children: Visitors with an official vaccine exemption must receive a negative PCR test result every seven days to maintain the green status. Children aged under 12 years automatically receive the green colour without the need to be vaccinated or take a PCR test.
- No wristbands for Covid-positive patients: They don’t need to wear the previously mandatory wristbands during home isolation.
- Close contacts: They don’t need to quarantine. Instead, they must undergo daily PCR tests for five consecutive days.
