Residents enjoying on a public beach in Jumeirah. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
Residents enjoying on a public beach in Jumeirah. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
A kite surfer at Kite surfing beach in Dubai.
A kite surfer at Kite surfing beach in Dubai.
A kite surfer at Kite surfing beach in Dubai.
A kite surfer at Kite surfing beach in Dubai.
A sail boat at Kite surfing beach.
A sail boat at Kite surfing beach.
Police in Dubai warned beach-goers to abide by Covid-19 safety measures during the peak winter season.
Police in Dubai warned beach-goers to abide by Covid-19 safety measures during the peak winter season.
Beachgoers have been asked to wear a face mask, keep a distance of at least two metres from others and not gather in groups of more than five, unless they are family members.
Beachgoers have been asked to wear a face mask, keep a distance of at least two metres from others and not gather in groups of more than five, unless they are family members.
Kite beach in Jumeirah.
Kite beach in Jumeirah.
A public beach in Jumeirah.
A public beach in Jumeirah.
Safety instructions at the beach in Jumeirah.
Safety instructions at the beach in Jumeirah.

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Coronavirus: Dubai beaches and major parks reopen on Friday

Four public beaches and the Dubai Frame among the popular destinations available again to the public

The National

May 30, 2020

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Beaches in Dubai, along with major parks, are reopening on Friday.

Dubai Municipality said late on Thursday that the public could visit JBR, Al Mamzar, Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim beaches.

Major parks and the Dubai Frame will also be open from Friday onwards.

Members of the public must adhere to the standard public safety measures and guidelines introduced for Covid-19 when using the facilities, officials said.

According to Dubai Municipality’s contact centre, children under the age of 12 and adults above 60 are allowed on the beaches and parks.

There will be no lifeguard on the beaches after 7pm and residents have been urged to be responsible.

All visitors must wear masks and social distance. No masks are necessary while in the water.

Gloves are not necessary in open beaches, however they must be worn in parks and closed areas such as the Dubai Frame and Ski Dubai.

Kite Beach will be open from 7am to 7pm. Children under 12 and adults above 60 are not allowed near the Kite Beach mall area, however, they can access the beach side.

Beach-goers lie on lounge chairs by the shoreline along the Jumeirah al-Naseem beach in Dubai as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased in the emirate. AFP
Beach-goers lie on lounge chairs by the shoreline along the Jumeirah al-Naseem beach in Dubai as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased in the emirate. AFP
A woman bather walks along the beach shoreline near the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. AFP
A woman bather walks along the beach shoreline near the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. AFP
The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai as seen from the swimming pool of the Jumeirah al-Naseem hotel, as beaches open after coronavirus lockdown measures are eased in the emirate. AFP
The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai as seen from the swimming pool of the Jumeirah al-Naseem hotel, as beaches open after coronavirus lockdown measures are eased in the emirate. AFP
Guests wearing masks and gloves descend a staircase at the Jumeirah al-Naseem hotel in Dubai. AFP
Guests wearing masks and gloves descend a staircase at the Jumeirah al-Naseem hotel in Dubai. AFP
Shoppers in Mall of the Emirates where thermal scanners are placed to check the temperature of visiting customers. Antonie Robertson / The National
Shoppers in Mall of the Emirates where thermal scanners are placed to check the temperature of visiting customers. Antonie Robertson / The National
Shoppers in Mall of the Emirates purchase food and luxury items. Antonie Robertson / The National
Shoppers in Mall of the Emirates purchase food and luxury items. Antonie Robertson / The National
Shoppers in Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Shoppers in Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
A passenger of an Emirates airlines flight departing to the Australian city of Sydney, receives a box of masks and gloves at Dubai International Airport, after the resumption of scheduled operations by the Emirati carrier, amid the coronavirus pandemic crisis. AFP
A passenger of an Emirates airlines flight departing to the Australian city of Sydney, receives a box of masks and gloves at Dubai International Airport, after the resumption of scheduled operations by the Emirati carrier, amid the coronavirus pandemic crisis. AFP
Passengers of an Emirates airlines flight travelling to the Australian city of Sydney, check in at Dubai International Airport, after the resumption of scheduled operations by the Emirati carrier, amid the coronavirus pandemic. AFP
Passengers of an Emirates airlines flight travelling to the Australian city of Sydney, check in at Dubai International Airport, after the resumption of scheduled operations by the Emirati carrier, amid the coronavirus pandemic. AFP
Preparations under way for opening of parks along the Dubai beach. Rules for using the beach in Jumeirah has been displayed prominently. Antonie Robertson / The National
Preparations under way for opening of parks along the Dubai beach. Rules for using the beach in Jumeirah has been displayed prominently. Antonie Robertson / The National
Preparations are under way for opening of parks along the Dubai beach. Rules for using the open beach in Jumeirah. Antonie Robertson / The National
Preparations are under way for opening of parks along the Dubai beach. Rules for using the open beach in Jumeirah. Antonie Robertson / The National

Public places where people gather have been closed since measures were introduced to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

Dubai eased movement restrictions on Wednesday with the stay home order shortened to 11pm to 6am.

Under the more relaxed rules, up to half of staff at Dubai companies are allowed to return to their workplaces and cinema, gyms and entertainment centres including ice rinks have been reopened.

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Non-essential medical services, such as routine trips to the dentist, are also now allowed.

Dubai's museums are also to reopen in a phased manner, starting from Monday, June 1, it was announced on Thursday.

When visiting public places, members of the public must wear masks or will face a fine.

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