Dubai has relaxed its movement restrictions for the public after evaluations were made on imposed precautionary measures in the last 3 weeks. Now, residents do not require a Move permit in order to go out from 6am to 10pm starting Friday – April 24, 2020.
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While there’s progress in the current situation, be advised that residents still need to practice safety measures such as wearing masks at all times and maintaining social distancing practices. Let’s all avoid being complacent and follow proper protocols.
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Dubai has shared tips on FAQs in rules and regulations:
The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces a partial reduction in the restrictions on movement in the emirate starting from Friday 24 April. Here are some updates on the rules and regulations… pic.twitter.com/pK8zDzCLBv
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 23, 2020
Please see the general guidelines for the public below:
New Rules and Guidelines on Ease in Movement Restrictions
Dubai has also announced rule changes on the restrictions in various sectors such as Transportation, Commercial & Retails, Offices and Businesses, Construction & Manufacturing. Below are some of the the notable updates in terms of ease in movement restrictions in Dubai:
- Dubai residents can go outside from 6am to 10pm for necessity without needing a movement permit
- No one is allowed outside from 10pm to 6am except for medical emergencies and for employees in vital sector.
- Malls reopen from 12pm to 10pm daily.
- Commercial outlets/retail shops open but only allowed to serve at maximum of 30% customer capacity.
- Everyone still required to wear a face mask, fine of AED 1000 when caught.
- Dubai Metro Train and Public Buses resume operations from April 26.
- Restaurants and cafes allowed to cater to dine-in customers at 30% capacity.
- Employees Allowed to go to office at 30% workforce capacity.
- Residents allowed to exercise outdoors but within area of residence up to 2 hours.
- Barber shops and salons are allowed to operate but only hair and nail services.
Please see the statement shared by the Dubai Media Office regarding these updates:
The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management headed by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announces a partial reduction in the restrictions on movement in the emirate starting from Friday 24 April. pic.twitter.com/BpyBYvjbzT
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 23, 2020
RTA Dubai has placed stickers in its facilities to help remind citizens about the social distancing rules on public transport. However, it is still up to the public to determine if these relax in restrictions will make an impact.
Follow safety precautions
.@rta_dubai to fix 170,000 stickers this week bearing the new icons in various means and stations of public transport such as #Dubai Metro, public buses, taxis, limousines and customer happiness centres. pic.twitter.com/UeuVzQ9IkP
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 24, 2020
Take note everyone that this is still a partial ease in the restrictions so let’s all be aware of the guidelines and work together as we all combat and rise above this crisis.