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Covid-19: Bluewaters in Dubai changes opening hours

Dubai - Other entertainment destinations in Dubai have either closed or reduced opening hours.

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Family-oriented island destination Bluewaters has changed its opening hours from Thursday onwards in a bid contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).
Home to 'Ain Dubai', the world's largest observation wheel, Bluewaters issued a statement on social media platforms on Thursday evening that starting March 19, its temporary opening hours will be 12pm to 8pm from Sunday to Wednesday; and 12pm to 10pm from Thursday to Saturday.
The notice, however, stated that the reduced working hours do not apply to Franprix Supermarket that will operate at normal hours.
The notice added: "Please note some restaurants and shops have extended hours. Please call directly to know their timings."

Starting from 19th March, our temporary opening hours are: Sunday-Wednesday: 12pm to 8pm
Thursday-Saturday: 12pm to 10pm
Franprix Supermarket will operate at normal hours.
* Please note some restaurants and shops have extended hours. Please call directly to know their timings. pic.twitter.com/aYWiXWvAQn
- BluewatersDubai (@bluewaters_dxb) March 19, 2020

The announcement comes a day after Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls as well as the Dubai Outlet Mall also reduced their timings as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
saman@khaleejtimes.com

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