COVID-19 in UAE: Sharjah reopens cinemas, gyms, private beaches and pools — see pictures

Sharjah has resumed economic and tourism activities with 50 per cent capacity from Wednesday, June 24. The critical post lockdown second stage includes opening of cinemas, private beaches and fitness clubs for both men and women, children's game rental facilities, online games centres and Internet cafes, water bike rental facilities, sports facilities and establishments, and parking services. Public beaches have not been opened yet. Above: VOX cinemas at City Centre Sharjah welcoming customers.

The reopening is in keeping with a set of preventive measures that the Sharjah municipality has outlined to regulate the entry of the public and provide a safe environment for them in all the leisure facilities. Pictured: A man works out at a gym in Sharjah.

Following the directives of Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah andd Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, the emirate has stepped up the reopening of various vital sectors allowing 50% capacity with all the necessary preventive and precautionary measures in place to fight the Coronavirus pandemic.

Children play at Al Majaz Splash Park

Safety precautions are in place as jet ski rental shops re-open at Al Mamzar

Families at Al Majaz Park

Movie buffs at VOX cinemas inside Sharjah City Centre

Children play at Al Majaz Splash Park

A young child with his father enjoying jet skiing

Families at Khalid lagoon, Al Majaz

A child beats the heat at a swimming pool

Fitness fanatics work out at a gym

Visitors at a Jet ski rental shop at Al Mamzar

Children play at Al Majaz Splash Park