Abu Dhabi listen up, we have some major news that will change your tune.
Bars and restaurants in the capital are now allowed to provide live entertainment.
A circular sent from Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) on Sunday July 18 states that venues will be issued entertainment permits for pianists, oud players, guitarists, a player of any single musical instrument, a singer or a DJ.
Only one artist can perform at any one time and they must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
A negative PCR test result one week before the event will also be required for all artists and anyone working at the venue.
Music and entertainment must stop by midnight and the hours of the National Sterlisation Programme must be adhered to.
Venues must also thermal check everyone, and ensure a minimum of two metres social distancing.
The return of live music is welcome news to Abu Dhabi’s live entertainment community, who will see two live music concerts take place over Eid Al Adha.
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On Thursday July 22, the capital will host its first live music gig of the year as regional superstars Assala and Hussain Al Jassmi take to the stage of the Etihad Arena, with Tamer Hosny and the Middle East’s ‘Queen of the Stage’ Myriam Fares following suit on Friday July 23.
The times of the concerts have been brought forward to 6.30pm to fall in line with the National Sterilsation Programme, which came into force yesterday (Monday July 19).
Now entering its second day, residents must stay at home from midnight to 5am until further notice. If you need to leave during that time you must apply for a permit. For more click here.
Capacity for restaurants, cafés, gyms (including fitness centers in hotels), spas, museums and entertainment centres will operate at 50 percent with public beaches and parks and private swimming pools’ volumes cut in half.
For all the latest updates from the capital, keep your eyes on Time Out Abu Dhabi.
More happenings from around Abu Dhabi
No parking fees over the holiday break
No change? No problem. Abu Dhabi will not charge for public parking over the course of Eid Al Adha.
Read more here.
Fancy a trip to Egypt?
Nile Air will be flying to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, twice a week from Al Ain International Airport.
Read more here.
New rules for entering Abu Dhabi
Those entering Abu Dhabi will need to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result conducted 48 hours prior to arrival.
Read more here.
