Economic activities in Dubai will resume operations starting May 27, 2020 and hours of operation will begin from 6am to 11pm. Some of the notable establishments that will reopen include gyms and fitness centers, cinemas, and entertainment/leisure attractions.
This decision was announced by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, during a virtual meeting held with the Dubai Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management.
As the operating hours of establishments have been resumed, this pushes the movement restrictions to operate from 11pm until 6am. This news was announced on a Monday evening.
Below are the list of economic activities that will operate starting May 27:
I chaired a meeting with Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis& Disaster Management,&we approved the resumption of economic activities from 6am to 11pm,starting May 27.This decision was reached following a comprehensive analysis of health and socio-economic factors of the situation pic.twitter.com/XjaZ2tko30
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) May 25, 2020
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan has acknowledged the pressure experienced by numerous industries due to the crisis and he has shared that the UAE community is able to positively adapt to the current changes.
We understand the pressure experienced by numerous sectors due to the COVID-19 crisis, but the UAE community remains strong. We are able to positively adapt to the current changes, due to the flexibility that characterizes many of our sectors.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) May 25, 2020
We urge all concerned entities in Dubai to intensify awareness efforts and ensure that everyone, at organisational and individual levels, adheres to the precautionary measures and guidelines to protect the well-being of our society.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) May 25, 2020
Below is a Twitter post from the Dubai Media Office regarding the announcement of resumption of economic activities:
Under the directives of @HHShkMohd, @HamdanMohammed announces the gradual reopening of business activities in #Dubai from Wednesday, 27 May. There will be no restrictions on movement between 6.00 am and 11.00 pm. pic.twitter.com/7ZeMKpyKUY
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 25, 2020
