The pandemic hindering all the events and gatherings till now in the city of Dubai, but now some of the restrictions will change. Starting from May 17th, 2021, Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management will bring into effect the new COVID-19 restrictions on events and gatherings. On their Twitter, they posted a handful of restrictions, here are all of them:
Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces updated precautionary measures for events and activities effective from 17 May, with continued mandatory wearing of face masks and observing physical distancing of 2 metres.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 17, 2021
Wedding events allowed to be held with the maximum attendance capped at 100 for wedding venues/hotels; all attendees and staff should have received the COVID-19 vaccination. Attendance at wedding events at homes is capped at 30, with compliance to precautionary measures.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 17, 2021
Entertainment facilities and venues can have increased capacity of 70%. Hotels can raise their occupancy ceiling to 100%. Music concerts, community sports events & social events will be allowed on the condition that all attendees and staff have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 17, 2021
Max. attendance allowed for such events that receive permits after the updated measures come into effect on 17 May, is 1,500 for indoor events & 2,500 for outdoor events. Maximum number of people allowed to sit on a single table at restaurants increased to 10 & to 6 at cafes
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 17, 2021
Permits will be given for community sports events, concerts and social and institutional events from 17 May, on the condition that attendees and participants have been vaccinated for COVID-19 and observe the latest precautionary measures as required under the permit type.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 17, 2021
