Coronavirus in UAE: Restaurants, malls brace for Covid war

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Abu Dhabi, Dubai and UAQ set new guidelines for eateries; MAF malls change timings.

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Dhanusha Gokulan

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Published: Wed 18 Mar 2020, 5:37 AM

Last updated: Wed 18 Mar 2020, 1:53 PM

Restaurants in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Umm Al Quwain have to follow a new set of guidelines, including reducing the number of customers and keeping more space between tables, to check the spread of Covid-19. (Coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates) 
Customers and employees with flu symptoms will not be allowed into Dubai restaurants and open buffets are closed permanently as per new directives issued by the Dubai Municipality.
Disposable cups and eating utensils must be used for serving food and beverages if outlets do not have dishwashers. Food establishments should not sell more than 50 meals per order.
Customers are not allowed in the waiting area to limit the number of people inside the restaurant premises. There must be at least two metres of space between tables.
In Umm Al Quwain, dine-in services have been suspended at restaurants, cafes and hotels temporarily as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19. Residents can opt for takeaways and home deliveries. Serving shishas has also been banned.
Majid Al Futtaim malls in the region have introduced new operating hours from 12 noon to 8pm, excluding Carrefour, pharmacies and clinics.

 


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