Dubai suspends entertainment activities on board vessels

Friday, 22 January 2021 15:52

All entertainment activities on board vessels and floating restaurants will remain temporarily suspended until further notice.

According to the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the move is in compliance with the updated government directions for precautions and preventive measures to counter COVID-19.

DMCA will monitor and evaluate the situation in coordination with the concerned authorities.

الإيقاف المؤقت للأنشطة الترفيهية على الوسائل البحرية والمطاعم العائمة

Temporary hold of entertainment activities onboard vessels and floating restaurants pic.twitter.com/o3HqaMvBmQ
— Sea Dubai (@seadubaiuae) January 21, 2021

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