A new health and safety program has been launched for Dubai hotels, retail establishments and restaurants to identify which venues have implemented the correct precautionary measures in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The new initiative, ‘Dubai Assured’, has been established by Dubai Tourism, the Dubai Economy and the Dubai Dubai Municipality.
Restaurants and bars will received the Dubai Assured stamp, which is free of charge, upon the confirmation they are following all health and safety guidelines in place.
This stamp – which has a validity of 15 days and can be renewed upon follow-up investigations – is to showcase visually to tourists and guests that safety standards across Dubai are being met.
As #Dubai is ready to open its doors to tourists the Dubai Assured stamp, a virtual identity, has been created. The stamp will be present at hotels, attractions, and restaurants that adhere to all the governments’ health and safety guidelines. https://t.co/TdBPfA6Vxl pic.twitter.com/ECK3btK6B4
— dubaitourism (@dubaitourism) July 19, 2020
Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy, explained to state news agency WAM the initiative was also to highlight the “outstanding commitment demonstrated by commercial establishments in complying with precautionary measures”.
“In fact, we have seen a stronger co-ordination and co-operation between the government and the private sector, and a new level of preparedness in Dubai,” he added. “Safety, stability and resilience are paramount in the new scheme of things and Dubai Assured is an inspiring statement that Dubai has strengthened its credentials as a safe destination and global hub for tourism, retail and leisure.”
This latest initiative launched in Dubai comes after borders opened to tourists on July 7 after being closed since March due to the global pandemic.
