Dubai museums set to reopen in phases from June 1

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority recently announced that museums in Dubai are to reopen in a phased manner, starting from Monday, June 1. 

Incidentally, Heritage sites in the Emirate closed in mid-March to control the spread of the coronavirus. The initial phase begins with the reopening of Al Shindagha Museum and Etihad Museum, both operating daily, while the Coins Museum in Al Fahidi Historical District will be open from Sunday to Thursday.

Several safety measures are put in place to ensure the safety of visitors, including visitor capacity of 50 per cent with visitors below 12 and above 60 will not be permitted; Groups limited to 5 people & no events/celebrations; routine sterilisation, all guests maintaining a distance of two metres, temperature checked and staff members and visitors should wear face masks at all times etc will be enforced.