As part of its third stage of resumption of activities, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has reopened more public parks and beaches today.
The update was shared through DMT’s official media platforms, including its social media channels.
Through its first-of-its-kind campaign – The Hygienic City – with the slogan #itstartswithyou, DMT has urged residents to continue social distancing and wear masks in all public places. The campaign reminds every resident they have a vital role to play in preventing the virus from spreading and that wearing a face mask in any public place is paramount.
At entrances of each reopened public beach and park, thermal cameras will check people’s temperatures. Rules will also be in place for groups, couples and individuals, including a maximum of five people allowed per group.
Parks Reopened
Abu Dhabi
Baniyas Ladies Park
Shahama Park 2
Shahama Park 3
Bahia Park
Rahba Park and
New Airport Garden
Al-Ain
Nahel Park
Al Dhafrah
Sila Park and
Dalma Park
Facilities
Food and beverage outlets will operate at 30 percent seating capacity, with a maximum of four people per table and a minimum of 2.5 meters between tables.
Play areas will be closed and parking will be at 50 percent capacity.
Other reopened public parks and beaches include Al Bateen Beach, Delma Park, Rabdan Park and Sharea Park, Wathba Park, Shahama Park 1 and Kathem Park, Green Mubazzarah Park, Al Mirfa Park and Zayed Al Khair Park.
Precautions
At beaches
Masks are required outside zones, and
No showers will be available at beaches.
All beachgoers must wear masks and gloves.
Areas shall be marked out on the ground to ensure social distancing is maintained.
Individual loungers will be spaced in rows at a minimum of 2.5m intervals and couples’ loungers will be placed in pairs with a minimum of 1m between at a minimum of 2.5-meter intervals.
Sterilization efforts have taken place across DMT’s three municipalities since the facilities were first closed in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Fines will be issued to those not adhering to the rules.
