Dubai reveals plan for malls, offices after Ramadan

Updated as of May 26   DUBAI – The Dubai Economy on Tuesday (May 12) revealed its “reopening” plan for malls and offices after Ramadan. According to the new rules and guidelines, malls, shopping centres and retail outlets will return to “normal operating hours” as long as the curfew is observed. https://www.expatmedia.net/eid-al-fitr-holidays-uae-announced-long-weekend-expected/2020/05/ Shoppers will be required to wear face masks when entering malls and thermal scanning will still be done at all entrances. Children under the age of 12 and adultes over the age of 60 will not be allowed to enter the malls. Stores can also accommodate a maximum of 30 percent of their total customer capacity. https://www.expatmedia.net/dubai-mall-covid-new-rules/2020/04/ Officials said that office hours would return to normal after Ramadan.

New rules for malls

Opening hours

May 26 update: 6am to 10pm

No overcrowding

May 26 update: Malls and shops must maintain a maximum of 70 percent occupancy of common areas.

Staffing capacity limit

May 26 update: Shops and establishments must maintain staffing capacity at 70 percent.

Only 70% of mall parking to open

May 26 update: Mall parking will be limited, with 70 percent of mall parking to be opened to the public.

Social distancing at food courts, restaurants and cafes

Food and beverage outlets and food courts must maintain a maximum customer capacity of 30 percent and ensure that social distancing rules are implemented, such as seating arrangements and placing tables two meters apart for all customers or set up separators or screens between tables. Takeaway highly encouraged

Elevators only for special needs

Mall elevators will only be available for people with special needs, and parents with babies in strollers. The elevators must only a carry a maximum of 30 percent of their capacity.

No entry for children, elderly

Children under the age of 12, children of any age group with medical conditions, individuals with medical conditions and elderly people age 60 and above are prohibited from entering malls.

Refund and return policy

Refunds and returns of items will be allowed, provided they are sanitized.

Fitting rooms open

All changing and fitting rooms can open under the following restrictions: Customers must wear masks all the time Each customer can try up to 5 items only Customers to spend a maximum of 10 minutes in the fitting room Continuous sanitation of fittings rooms Returned items should not be put back on the shelves or used by other customers. Retailers must sanitize the items and allow 24 hours to pass before putting them back on shelves.

New rules for offices

50% occupancy

May 26 update: Offices must maintain occupancy limit to 50 percent of common areas and within office premises

50% staffing

May 26 update: Offices must maintain capacity level of staffing to 50 percent.

Social distancing at elevators

Number of people permitted in elevators should be no more than 30 percent capacity to allow social distancing.

Pantries and utensils

Pantries can be opened for usage by individuals, but strictly for food and drink consumption only. Users must maintain 2-metre social distancing and use disposable utensils.

Coffee stations

All coffee stations should follow 2-metre social distancing guidelines. Queuing should be avoided. Water dispensing machines are not allowed. All stations should be sanitized after every use or once every hour at minimum. ICA/Expat Media https://www.expatmedia.net/new-office-rules-abu-dhabi-covid-19-pandemic/2020/05/ https://www.expatmedia.net/dubai-reopens-public-parks-private-beaches/2020/05/ https://www.expatmedia.net/dubai-burjuman-mall-reopens-social-distancing-changes-amid-covid-19-pandemic/2020/04/

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