Dubai Re-opens Public Parks for Gatherings

Public parks in Dubai opened for gatherings of five people or less from Tuesday in the latest relaxing of restrictions in place to stop the spread of coronavirus.

“The updates allow the opening of public parks with strict enforcement of specific preventive measures," said a statement on the government's news agency, Wam.

The latest Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management update also allow the refund and return of goods and use of fitting rooms in shopping malls and retail outlets, on the condition that strict precautionary conditions aimed at ensuring the safety of customers are observed.

The changes are effective immediately although physical distancing rules will remain in place and must be observed at all times.

Authorities stressed the need to continue following all precautionary and preventive measures outlined by authorities, both local and federal. Strictly adopting and observing these measures at all times is critical to enhance protection and support efforts to reduce the spread of the virus, it said.

Also, sports and recreational activities will be permitted in open spaces for up to five people, including cycling, water sports and skydiving. Comprehensive preventive measures have to be maintained while engaging in these sporting activities.