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Look: Dragon Boat Challenge returns to Dubai Festival City

The thrilling watersport has introduced a number of new safety measures due to COVID-19

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Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor
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Different teams take part in Dragon Boat Challenge at Marsa Plaza Beach in Festival City as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30.
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The event is being organised to promote community health and fitness. | Different teams take part in Dragon Boat Challenge at Marsa Plaza Beach in Festival City.
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Due to the exceptional circumstances, new regulations have been put in place to ensure a safe and smooth edition of the Dragon Boat Challenge.
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The beach will be divided into two bubbles with 15 teams of 10 members on each side which will have its own entrance and exit.
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The team management will ensure a staggered entry of all team members. In addition, all teams will receive temperature checks as they enter the venue, and social distancing will be maintained at all times.
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Different teams take part in Dragon Boat Challenge at Marsa Plaza Beach in Festival City, Dubai.
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Different teams take part in Dragon Boat Challenge at Marsa Plaza Beach in Festival City, Dubai.
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Different teams take part in Dragon Boat Challenge at Marsa Plaza Beach in Festival City, Dubai.
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Different teams take part in Dragon Boat Challenge at Marsa Plaza Beach in Festival City, Dubai.
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Different teams take part in Dragon Boat Challenge at Marsa Plaza Beach in Festival City, Dubai.
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