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With a negative PCR test in their home countries, tourists can freely enter Dubai, where winter temperatures average a pleasant 25°C.

DUBAI (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 me...

As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape.

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As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem the COVID-19 pandemic, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape — despite a sharp rise in cases. While wearing a mask and social distancing are strictly enforced, life in the tourism-reliant emirate looks much like normal, with its restaurants, hotels and malls open for business. Images of sports stars and TV personalities enjoying life at beach clubs and cocktail bars have flooded social media — someti...

Channels Television   Updated January 18, 2021 Israeli tourists, mask-clad due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, visit al-Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood of Dubai on January 11, 2021. 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 mu...