Combating coronavirus: These Dubai spots are now open for residents

Dubai - Life in Dubai is slowly beginning to get back on track in the wake of Covid-19. Here is a list of all that is now open in the emirate.

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Karen Ann Monsy

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Residents are required to always wear masks and maintain social distancing in all spaces — whether at malls, parks or beaches. Here is a list of all that is now open in the emirate.(Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/ Khaleej Times)
Residents are required to always wear masks and maintain social distancing in all spaces — whether at malls, parks or beaches. Here is a list of all that is now open in the emirate.(Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/ Khaleej Times)
The reopening of Dubai’s public parks has been planned in three phases. (Neeraj Murali/KT)
The reopening of Dubai’s public parks has been planned in three phases. (Neeraj Murali/KT)
As part of the first phase, external tracks and 72 family squares are now accessible. All parks are slated to be opened by the end of this month. (Photo: Neeraj Murali/KT)
As part of the first phase, external tracks and 72 family squares are now accessible. All parks are slated to be opened by the end of this month. (Photo: Neeraj Murali/KT)
Hotels have been allowed to reopen their private beaches — but only to their guests. Stringent preventive measures will also be enforced, and all individuals must maintain mandatory physical distancing. (Photo: AP)
Hotels have been allowed to reopen their private beaches — but only to their guests. Stringent preventive measures will also be enforced, and all individuals must maintain mandatory physical distancing. (Photo: AP)
Shopping malls have been operating from 12pm to 10pm during Ramadan.  (Mohammed Mustafa Khan/ KT)
Shopping malls have been operating from 12pm to 10pm during Ramadan. (Mohammed Mustafa Khan/ KT)
However, after the Holy Month, malls will operate from 10am to 10pm during weekdays, and from 10am to 12pm on weekends. (Photo: Shihab/KT)
However, after the Holy Month, malls will operate from 10am to 10pm during weekdays, and from 10am to 12pm on weekends. (Photo: Shihab/KT)
Sports and recreational activities will be permitted in open spaces for up to five people, including cycling, water sports and skydiving.  (Photo: Shihab/KT)
Sports and recreational activities will be permitted in open spaces for up to five people, including cycling, water sports and skydiving. (Photo: Shihab/KT)
Mall of the Emirates has launched a drive-in cinema that begins today and is priced at Dh180 for two.
Mall of the Emirates has launched a drive-in cinema that begins today and is priced at Dh180 for two.
On May 13, more than 500 shops reopened for business following a comprehensive disinfection campaign. Stores will operate from 11am to 9pm, and wholesale offices from 10am to 5pm.  (Photo: Mohammed Mustafa Khan/KT )
On May 13, more than 500 shops reopened for business following a comprehensive disinfection campaign. Stores will operate from 11am to 9pm, and wholesale offices from 10am to 5pm. (Photo: Mohammed Mustafa Khan/KT )
Dubai's metro, public buses and taxi services have been available since April 26.  Dubai Metro is operational from 7am to 11pm Saturday to Thursday, and from 10am to 11pm on Friday. (Image: RTA/Twitter)
Dubai's metro, public buses and taxi services have been available since April 26. Dubai Metro is operational from 7am to 11pm Saturday to Thursday, and from 10am to 11pm on Friday. (Image: RTA/Twitter)
Public buses are operating on normal timetables during the day from 6am to 10pm.(Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/ Khaleej Times)
Public buses are operating on normal timetables during the day from 6am to 10pm.(Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/ Khaleej Times)

Published: Sun 17 May 2020, 2:26 PM

Last updated: Sun 17 May 2020, 6:06 PM

Trams and maritime transport, including the Dubai Ferry, water taxis, both traditional and air-conditioned abras, and car-sharing services are also operational. (File photo)
Trams and maritime transport, including the Dubai Ferry, water taxis, both traditional and air-conditioned abras, and car-sharing services are also operational. (File photo)

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