The last public holidays of 2020 are just around the corner.
Commemoration Day and National Day will fall on December 1 and December 2 and 3 respectively, giving all UAE residents three days off, and for some a five-day weekend.
Official celebrations will be streamed digitally this year to ensure public safety.
While there’s loads to do here in Abu Dhabi, many in the emirate will be will be off to explore the rest of the UAE and travel for the holiday.
Planning on leaving Abu Dhabi over National Day weekend?
Here’s everything you need to know before exiting the emirate.
The Abu Dhabi Crisis, Emergency and Disasters Committee announced new regulations for entering Abu Dhabi from November 8.
All residents and citizens entering Abu Dhabi are required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR or DPI result from the past 48 hours to enter the emirate.
After entering Abu Dhabi a second PCR test is required after four days in Abu Dhabi and a third test on the eighth day in the emirate.
Those who fail to undergo a test on the fourth and eighth day in Abu Dhabi are liable for fines.
All residents are also asked to download and install the Al Hosn mobile app to easily show test results and help monitor the spread of COVID-19.
Volunteers in the COVID-19 vaccine trials are exempt from these regulations are asked to use the emergency vehicle lanes when entering Abu Dhabi.
For those arriving internationally into Abu Dhabi the latest regulations and requirements can be found here.
For the latest news stay tuned to Time Out Abu Dhabi.
