Abu Dhabi announced entertainment centres and gaming halls can reopen subject to stringent safety measures.
They must operate at 60 per cent capacity and equipment must be sanitised frequently.
The measures include limiting the capacity of ball pits to 30 per cent and disinfecting all rides, machines and protective equipment after each use.
Customers and staff must wear masks at all times.
Authorities are cautiously reopening many activities and public spaces, while ensuring people are adhering to guidelines designed to curb the spread of Covid-19 and safeguard public health.
Inspectors have been out in force across the country, fining people who flout the rules.
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Hand sanitisers set up across the facilities at the Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -
A father and his son enjoy a bike ride along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Abu Dhabi residents wait for their bus. Victor Besa / The National -
A Covid-19 sign along Reem Beach reminds residents exercising to be responsible. Victor Besa / The National -
Face masks on Union Coop’s shelves in Al Barsha Mall in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National -
People wait in a queue to get tested for Covid-19 in City Walk. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Cleaning staff disinfect the sitting area at the Towers Rotana hotel on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A man makes prayer beads in his shop at Central Souq in Sharjah. Getty -
A vendor arranges carpets in his shop at Central Souq in Sharjah. Getty Images -
Tourists arrive at Dubai airport as the emirate reopened its doors to international visitors. AFP
Authorities repeated the need to avoid large gatherings, not only with family members at home but also at restaurants and malls.
The UAE recorded 852 cases on Tuesday, bringing the number of infections to 86,447.
The death toll remained at 405.
