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Dubai: The introduction of a new set of precautionary measures in Dubai was prompted by a spate of recent violations, necessitating a preventative approach for hotels with high occupancy to avoid their recurrence, a top official has revealed to Gulf News.
In an exclusive interview on Thursday, Ahmad Al Falasi, CEO, Corporate Services and Investment, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), outlined the new set of precautionary measures against COVID-19 that kicked in on February 2. The measures, announced by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, will be effective till February 28.
Hotel occupancy
Al Falasi said, “All hotel establishments shall operate at 70 per cent occupancy level. For existing hotels operating at occupancy level above 70 per cent, no new bookings or extensions shall be made until the hotels adhere to the aforementioned limit in addition to postponement of any activity that leads to large gatherings such as weekend
Dubai: Entertainment activities by performers, live bands and DJs at restaurants and beach clubs have been put on hold after the authorities uncovered several violations by some establishments, a top official of Dubai Tourism told Gulf News.
In an exclusive interview shortly after the suspension of entertainment permits was announced in Dubai today, the Dubai Tourism spokesperson said, “The decision to place entertainment activities on hold was taken as a direct result of an increase in the number of violations and failure to comply with precautionary measures against COVID-19, including wearing of face masks and ensuring social distancing between people. Overall, however, we have seen that 93 per cent of venues are complying with the regulations.”