A mask-clad tourist taking pictures of a falconer and his bird during a visit to Dubai’s historic al-Fahidi neighbourhood recently. KARIM SAHIB/AFP
As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape – despite a sharp rise in cases.
While mask-wearing and social distancing are strictly enforced, life in the tourism-reliant emirate looks much like normal, with its restaurants, hotels and mega malls open for business.
Images of sports stars and television personalities enjoying life at beach clubs and cocktail bars have flooded social media – sometimes to disapproval back home.
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When I began planning a trip to Dubai in the pandemic with my daughter, everybody thought I was crazy. “Travelling when most seems to be closed, what fun would that be?” But the naysayers were ascertained wrong. What made this trip so distinct and the bonding experience so memorable? Read on to find out. 06 Min Read
Dubai is full of exhilarating things to experience around the city safely of course. And there is never a lack of new things to discover.
Dubai Economy issues 9 per cent more licences during January
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The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy issued 4,567 new licences in January 2021, an increase of 9 per cent from the 4,172 new licences issued in January 2020.
Among the new licenses issued in January 2021, 58 per cent were professional, followed by 40 per cent commercial, and the rest were distributed among tourism and industrial activities.
According to the main areas, Deira accounted for the largest share (2,425) of the new licenses followed by Bur Dubai (2,135), and Hatta (7).
The figures reflect Dubai’s resilience as well as the emirate’s economic competitiveness, including its ability to provide businesses high-growth opportunities in various economic sectors.
Kid-friendly outdoor dining destinations for an open-air weekend breakfast
1 of 9 REFORM SOCIAL & GRILL, THE LAKES: The Dubai outpost of this British gastro pub is uber family-friendly, and has a huge lush lawn, lakeside views and a big children’s outdoor play area that will occupy little ones for hours. It also has a large breakfast menu including an indulgent traditional British fried breakfast, a range of different Eggs Benedicts, as well as more casual breakfast baps and rolls. Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes, Dubai, 04 454 2638, Reformsocialgrill.ae. Image Credit: Reform Social & Grill/ Facebook
2 of 9 TENT JUMEIRAH RESTAURANT: This quirky Arabic restaurant is right on the beach in Jumeirah, and features traditionally decorated individual ‘tents’ complete with comfortable tables and seating spaced out across the sand, so that you can enjoy an elaborate Emirati breakfast within the shelter and privacy of your own
There s loads to do in the city over the cooler months Published: December 16, 2020 14:10
1 of 16 As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai offers a cautious respite for those eyeing travel. Image Credit: AFP
2 of 16 While mask-wearing and social distancing are strictly enforced, life in the tourism-reliant emirate looks much like normal, with its restaurants, hotels and mega-malls open for business. Image Credit: AP
3 of 16 Authorities are mounting a huge vaccination campaign, which has seen 14 per cent of the population inoculated. The goal is to vaccinate 50 per cent in the first quarter of the year. | Above: A mask-clad Israeli tourist photographs a falconer holding a falcon during a visit to the historic Al Fahidi neighbourhood of Dubai.