Recreational attractions now open in Abu Dhabi
After months of restrictions to safeguard public health, attractions in and around the UAE are slowly opening up again to welcome visitors. On June 2, 2020, the government imposed a week-long mobility restriction in Abu Dhabi to enhance the effectiveness of the National Sterilisation Programme. Even though the travel ban has been extended for another week, a number of recreational attractions have reopened in Abu Dhabi.
Let’s take a look at all the recreational places now open in Abu Dhabi.
ABU DHABI HOTEL BEACHES NOW OPEN
While some of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi still remain closed, the government has granted permission for the reopening of private hotel beaches in the emirate. The hotel beaches in Abu Dhabi can be accessed only by hotel guests and beach club members, so it will be easier and safer to limit the number of guests.
For now, these are the private beaches open in Abu Dhabi.
INTERCONTINENTAL ABU DHABI
The Bayshore Beach Club at Intercontinental Abu Dhabi has opened up its private beach for the hotel guests only.
Visits to the beach are timed, with one guest or group of guests getting only three hours on the shore at a time.
All guests must also bring their own towels.
JUMEIRAH AT ETIHAD TOWERS
The spectacular Jumeirah at Etihad Towers has also allowed beach access to all the guests who check-in at the hotel.
Social distancing and other COVID-19 precautions are observed here in line with the government guidelines.
KHALIDIYA PALACE ROTANA
Another waterfront destination on our list of reopened attractions in Abu Dhabi is the private beach at Khalidiya Palace Rotana.
This is a great option to consider for residents of Al Bateen who also happen to be members of the Khalidiya Palace Rotana beach club.
Currently, this private beach in Abu Dhabi is only open for in-house guests and beach club members.
LE MERIDIEN ABU DHABI
Health club members and in-house guests at Le Meridien can now enjoy access to the hotel’s private beach.
The beach has been prepared to welcome returning guests with socially distanced sunbeds and strict COVID-19 precautions in place.
PARK HYATT ABU DHABI HOTEL AND VILLAS
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas have also opened up their beach along with their signature restaurants for hotel guests only.
RIXOS PREMIUM SAADIYAT ISLAND
Another recently reopened Abu Dhabi attraction is the Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island beach. For now, the beach is only accessible for the hotel guests. Social distancing and other COVID-19 policies are also observed at all times.
SAADIYAT ROTANA RESORT & VILLAS
Book a staycation at Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villa and enjoy access to their private beach in Abu Dhabi!
While the beach is open for guests staying in the hotel only, Hamilton’s gastropub and the Nasma Beach Bar are open for all visitors.
BARS IN ABU DHABI
Some of the popular bars in the capital have resumed operations for reduced hours in Abu Dhabi with proper precautionary measures and more are expected to follow suit. Here are the bars that have already reopened in Abu Dhabi.
BELGIAN CAFÉ
One of the best sports bars in Abu Dhabi is back with its assorted beverage menu and big-screen TVs. It’s a great place to catch up with a friend or unwind after work, as long as you maintain social distancing and wear a mask.
- Timings: 12:00 pm to 09:00 pm
STARS ‘N’ BARS
Hands down one of the best bars in Abu Dhabi, Stars ‘N’ Bars is yet another fun place that has reopened in Abu Dhabi. This swanky bar with its live music and the delicious cocktail menu is a favourite for many.
- Timings: 11:00 am to 09:00 pm
EASY TIGER
For residents of houses and apartments in Al Ain, the Easy Tiger bar in Al Ain Palace hotel has also re-opened for the public.
- Timings: 12:00 pm to 09:00 pm
OTHER ATTRACTIONS WHICH HAVE REOPENED IN ABU DHABI
Besides the reopened attractions in Abu Dhabi mentioned above, the capital also has allowed a number of other places to open up for the public.
HOTELS
Hotels in Abu Dhabi are now open in compliance with strict SOPs and precautionary measures. So far, the hotels are permitted to operate up to only 30% of their actual capacity and you may have to book a stay well in advance to guarantee yourself a place.
RESTAURANTS
Foodies can rejoice too because restaurants are also among the attractions which have recently reopened in Abu Dhabi. You can head out to some of the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi now to enjoy a delicious meal. Please keep in mind that restaurants are currently operating at 40% capacity, so it’s better to call ahead and make reservations before you go.
MALLS
Malls have also reopened among other attractions in Abu Dhabi. Similar to the restaurants, the malls too have been allowed 40% operational capacity with a series of strict reopening guidelines by Abu Dhabi DED.
This brings us to the end of this post on recreational places reopened in Abu Dhabi. So far, none of the top tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi have reopened and the DED Abu Dhabi is working day and night for the safe and timely restoration of businesses in the capital.
As things get better and there are further relaxations on businesses, more leisure and tourist attraction places in Abu Dhabi will open up. We will keep the latest information to this post so keep a lookout for updates.
Just like Abu Dhabi, there are a number of Dubai attractions now open – including parks, beaches and a variety of other leisure destinations.
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