Abu Dhabi and Dubai prepare to reopen malls, announcing guidelines for easing some lockdown measures as Ramadan begins

The exact dates and timing of reopenings has yet to be announced, but are highly anticipated by business owners hit hard by the lockdowns aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.

Wearing masks will be mandatory for all visitors and staff, and malls will be required to have isolation rooms on site to isolate potential positive cases. In Abu Dhabi, gloves will also be provided for visitors, while the requirement for gloves in Dubai malls has not yet been made clear.

Restaurants and cafes will cut their available seating to 30% and place seating and tables at least six feet apart for all customers in Dubai, and at least eight feet apart in Abu Dhabi, with the latter emirate allowing no more than four people at one table. "Once the reopening is announced, businesses can reopen after they have complied with the guidelines & protocols and ready to receive customers/resume operations," the circular released by the Government of Dubai read, adding: "All businesses must be on standby for official announcements on the date of reopening and timings ."

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