And finally, starting Tuesday, shoppers can head to malls to go on a spree! While a few malls in the city reopened on 24 April, Dubai Mall will open doors from Tuesday, April 28. This is the last mall in the city to reopen for business after the lockdown. All malls in the city will be open from 12pm-10pm every day. However, cinema halls and kids play areas will remain shut as a precautionary measure.
The health and safety of our customers, employees and tenants remains our top priority. At this time, we are undertaking extensive preparations in order to be able to safely re-open and welcome you back from the 28th April, between 12 noon and 10pm. pic.twitter.com/EiaOXMedu0
— The Dubai Mall (@TheDubaiMall) April 24, 2020
Capacity of people in malls in reduced to 30%. In addition, people aged three to 12, or 60 and above are strictly not permitted inside the mall. Shoppers must wear face masks at all times, and everyone will have their temperature checked at the entrance. Further, shoppers must use only electronic payment options instead of cash. Returns and exchanges are only permitted if the product is faulty. Those who fail to wear a mask will have to pay a fine of AED 1000.
The Mall Of Emirates opened doors on 24 April. However, cinemas, play areas and other entertainment arenas like Ski Dubai will remain shut. Visitors are allowed to shop in malls only for three hours and valet parking will be temporarily closed for all.
In line with the UAE government’s decision to permit shopping malls to resume operations within strict health and safety guidelines, #MalloftheEmirates will reopen as of Saturday 25 April 2020, from 12pm to 10pm every day. Visit https://t.co/05aXJb7NHm for more details. #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/0tj6sXqIs2
— Mall of the Emirates (@MallofEmirates) April 25, 2020
City Centre Mirdiff and Burjuman in Bur Dubai will also reopened partially from yesterday.
In line with the UAE government’s decision to permit shopping malls to resume operations within strict health and safety guidelines https://t.co/TC8CnQGdc8, #CCMirdif will reopen as of Saturday 25 April 2020, from 12 pm to 10 pm every day. #StaySafe! pic.twitter.com/c3LuZ5r7N6
— City Centre Mirdif (@CityCtrMirdif) April 25, 2020