Have you been longing to have a meal out where the whole family can sit together? If so, we have good news.
Members of the same family can now sit at one table in restaurants and cafés in Abu Dhabi, with no limit on numbers.
However, all venues must maintain other precautionary measures, including adhering to the approved capacity of 60 percent to protect the health and safety of everyone within the community.
This announcement comes as great news for those with larger families, who have had to split into groups of four.
Abu Dhabi's Emergency, Crisis & Disaster Committee allows members of the same family to sit at one table in restaurants and cafes, with no limit on numbers, while adhering to approved capacity of 60% and maintaining other precautionary measures, effective Saturday, 5 June 2021. pic.twitter.com/ZTkLzjtcUk
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The 60 percent capacity rule means that it is probably a good idea for larger families to call ahead and book reservations at restaurants to avoid missing out on a seat.
The new rule, which was approved by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster committee, came into effect Saturday June 5.
The UAE has implemented one of the world’s fastest vaccination programmes, which is part of the reason why we are now able to have such gatherings.
Health authorities have released a list of all the clinics and hospitals where the vaccine is available for UAE residents.
If you’re wondering where to get vaccinated, check out our guide for all the latest details.
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