Let party dressing and vow-exchanging begin as the Dubai Government has announced that live concerts and events – such as weddings – can resume in the city.
The good news comes after months of restrictions that have taken a significant financial toll on businesses such as event suppliers and organisers, and an emotional toll on those who have been preparing their dream nuptials for a year or more.
But before you select on table décor and decide on whether to have a string trio or a live jazz band, be aware that there are certain guidelines in place to maintain the safety of all guests and concert-goers.
All tickets should be purchased online, but the box office will operate with social distancing markings in place. Entry will be staggered and exiting will be done on row-by-row basis.
Limited capacity will apply to indoor events in order to ensure a four metre radius around each individual. If it’s a seated concert, there will be two empty seats between each group or one individual, regardless of the ticket category.
As with any indoor space, you have to wear a mask throughout while the performers can remove them as long as they are four metres away from the audience. If you’re off to a standing event, expect clear markings of where you should stand to keep a safe distance from others.
For events of 25 people or more, venues must be sanitised every 30 minutes before the event kicks off. For smaller gatherings, the space should be cleaned every hour. All venues will be sanitised at the end of each day and after any event.
As far as the food goes, pre-packaged selection is permitted as are buffets as long as social distancing is observed and the food is served by staff.
Nightclubs are exempt from the latest update but in addition to weddings and concerts, the below list of events can also go ahead.
- Exhibitions – including tents
- Conferences
- Award ceremonies
- Graduation
- Indoor sports
- Product launches and brand sales
- Temporary structures
