Dubai authorities issue safety measures for National Day celebrations

Authorities in Dubai have called upon people across the country to exercise caution and follow precautionary measures during the 49th National Day celebrations.

In a tweet, Dubai Media Office urged UAE citizens and residents to heed measures to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus. These include:

• Avoid large family gatherings – (no more than 20 people at home celebrations, while adhering to safety guidelines)
• Adhere to the official health and safety precautionary measures at all times – (including wearing a mask and practicing social distancing)
• Avoid crowded public places

#UAE citizens and residents urged to follow the precautionary measures for National Day celebrations:
-Avoid large family gatherings
-Adhere to the official health and safety precautionary measures at all times
-Avoid crowded public places pic.twitter.com/BC60DSpyC4

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 29, 2020

The UAE announced a three-day holiday break for public and private sectors to mark the country’s 49th National Day as well as Commemoration Day.

Read: UAE announces National Day holidays for public and private sectors

Motorists across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi can park their vehicles for free during the three-day holiday period.

Read more: Free parking in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah to mark 49th National Day