Dubai eases restrictions on venue capacity, events, bars, and restaurants
Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces updated precautionary measures for events and activities effective from Monday (May 17).
All entertainment facilities and venues can have an increased capacity of 70 percent, while hotels can raise their occupancy ceiling to 100 percent.
The Supreme Committee 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.
Weddings
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.
Capacity at eateries
The maximum number of people allowed to sit at 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.
Bars
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.
Concerts, social events, institutional events
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.
Sports events
Fans and spectators will also be able to attend sports events, provided all attendees, participants, and staff have received the Covid-19 vaccine. The attendance capacity for these permitted events should not exceed 70 percent. The maximum attendance allowed for such events is 1,500 for indoor events and 2,500 for outdoor events.
