COVID-19: Dubai residents return to favourite hot spots as life begins to get back to normal

As the UAE continues to fight to stop the spread, residents begin to hit the streets again

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Imran Malik, Assistant Editor
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1/13
As the lockdown lifting continues and the green-light having been given for the reopening of gyms, movie theaters and other non-essential businesses, Dubai residents are beginning to take to the streets once again as life slowly starts to come back to normal.
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2/13
As the Dubai government has lifted restrictions on businesses including retail and wholesale establishments to reopen - albeit at varying limited capacities - people have jumped at the chance to resume life as they used to know it.
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3/13
That said, social distance protocols must still be adhered to along with the continued use of PPE until the danger has totally cleared.
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4/13
With the temperatures continuing to climb, a nice, cold refreshing drink is on the agenda for this couple enjoying the sights of the reopened Jumeirah Beach Residence.
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5/13
With Dubai Municipality announcing public beaches would reopen, residents didn't need telling twice that their favourite hot spots were ready to welcome them back once again...
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6/13
A group seen taking an evening stroll in City Walk, Dubai. The emirate, with a population of over 3 million people, is the UAE’s commercial capital, and following several months of lockdown, everyone is keen for life to resume normality.
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7/13
The open, design-inspired neighbourhood in the heart of Dubai is accustomed to handling far more than three sightseers and hopefully it won't be long when it is bustling once again...
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8/13
It is odd to see it so empty what with hundreds of exclusive shops, restaurants and leisure activities set among 34 low-rise residential buildings, but the signs of life returning are there...
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9/13
Conceptualised by the world’s best designers, City Walk has been a hit with residents of Dubai due to the sheer variety of entertainment, food and leisure on offer.
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10/13
The tree-lined avenues and stunning collection of contemporary street art murals has helped to make it one of the most popular spots in town.
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11/13
From all kinds of eateries, entertainment spaces, and high-end retailers, there is something for everyone and with lockdown measures being eased it won't be long before throngs of residents return.
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12/13
Vehicles fill the ever popular Jumeirah Beach Road on the first weekend after restrictions were eased.
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13/13
Residents head to the open beach in Jumeirah. As a reminder, all beach goers must practice social distancing, and wear face masks at all times except when they go in the water.
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