DUBAI'S EVENT VENUES SPRING BACK TO LIFE FOR THE VACCINATED

Several venues are already packed with bookings for weddings, corporate functions and social events.. In the coming days, you can be attending your best friend’s wedding in Dubai or buying front-row tickets to the concert of your favourite band — that is if you are fully vaccinated. Live event venues and wedding halls in the emirate are springing back to life, nearly four months after safety measures were tightened because of Covid-19. Dubai has now permitted community sports events, concerts and social events like gala dinners and award ceremonies, provided that all staff and attendees have been vaccinated. Under the latest guidelines, for indoor events, attendance has been limited to 1,500 and 2,500 for outdoor events. Wedding parties can also be held, with guests capped at 100 at hotels and venues and 30 for those at home. The relaxed restrictions shall be enforced for a trial period of one month (extendable). Since the announcement was made, hotels, restaurants, and other properties have been bombarded with calls and enquiries. At several venues, calendars are now packed with bookings — from weddings to corporate functions and social events.