With an update to thermal checks being made on December 30, 2020, checking your temperature through manual mechanical scanners or thermal detection technology will no longer be a requirement for entering into various locations in the emirates according to the Dubai Economy.
As per regulations before, scanning was a must before entering into any enclosed spaces such as shopping malls, events, restaurants and workplaces before. From January 1, 2021, temperature checks were no longer required along with changed protocols such as covering the wheel with plastic when offering valet services too.
إليكم التحديث على القواعد الإرشادية والبروتوكولات المعنية بإعادة الافتتاح في إمارة دبي، اعتبارا من تاريخ 1 يناير 2021.
Here are the updates on the protocols and regulations to be followed with the re-opening of the emirate of Dubai, effective 1st of January 2021. pic.twitter.com/vJjc288j6C
— اقتصادية دبي (@Dubai_DED) December 30, 2020
All social distancing rules must continue to be followed such as wearing masks at all times, maintaining the required distance and complying with the safety measures.