COVID-19: Cinema guidelines across the UAE

These are the precautions that you need to follow for your movie night out

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Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor, Living in UAE Editor
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Are your planning for a movie night out? Here are the guidelines you need to know.
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Abu Dhabi cinemas
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Cinemas have reopened at 30 per cent capacity.
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Seating arrangements need to ensure social distancing.
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The cinemas would need to be disinfected between screening as well as at the end of the day.
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Promotional material will not be distributed.
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Dubai cinemas are operating at a 50 per cent capacity.
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Each show at a cinema hall needs to be scheduled after 20 to 30 minutes.
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Hygiene procedures have been issued by Dubai Municipality, which need to be followed.
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Online bookings are encouraged.
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While ticket counters are open, social distancing procedures will be in place.
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Food and drinks also need to be served following precautionary measures.
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Individual consumption is encouraged, as opposed to group servings.
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Sharjah cinemas have also reopened.
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Two empty seats need to be left between moviegoers.
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Hand sanitisers need to be made readily available.
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