Friday 24 July 2020

Abu Dhabi: More beaches and parks reopened

Posted by Zaishan at 20:40 Abu Dhabi COVID-19 UAE News

Abu Dhabi made announcement of the the reopening of more parks and beaches from 24 July as a part of the third stage of reopening public fac...

Abu Dhabi made announcement of the the reopening of more parks and beaches from 24 July as a part of the third stage of reopening public facilities after an intensive sterilisation period.

Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport will reopen more public parks and beaches in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafrah at forty percentage cent capacity, Wam report said on Friday.

Precautionary measures will consist of thermal cameras at entrances will test the person's body temperature, a maximum of 4 people are allowed in a group and all beachgoers need to wear face masks.

The parks reopening in Abu Dhabi are: Baniyas Ladies Park, Shahama Park 2, Shahama Park 3, Bahia Park, Rahba Park and New Airport Garden.

In Al Ain, Nahel Park will reopen, and in Al Dhafrah, Sila Park and Dalma Park will also reopen.

Food and beverage shops will function at 30 percentage seating capacity, with a most of 4 people in a table and not less than 2.5m between restuarant tables. Play areas will be closed and parking will be at 50 per cent capacity.

.@AbuDhabiDMT will reopen more public parks and beaches in #AbuDhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafrah at 40% capacity, as part of the 3rd stage of reopening following an extensive sterilisation period. pic.twitter.com/nJ1H80YYRA
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Earlier this month, the DMT made announcement the reopening of Umm Al Emarat Park, Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi, Al Sulaimi Park in Al Ain, Madinat Zayed in Al Dhafrah, Hudayriat Beach and Corniche Beach in Abu Dhabi, and Al Mirfa Beach in Al Dhafrah.

Other now reopened public parks and beaches consist of, Al Bateen Beach, Delma Park, Rabdan Park and Sharea Park, Wathba Park, Shahama Park 1 and Kathem Park, Green Mubazzarah Park, Al Mirfa Park and Zayed Al Khair Park.

At beaches, face masks are required outdoor zones, and no showers will be available at public beaches. All beachgoers must need to put on face masks and gloves.

Sterilisation system has taken place throughout DMT's 3 municipalities since the centres and facilities had been first closed in March because of the Covid-19 outbreak. Fines will be issued to the ones who are not complying to the rules.