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COVID-19: Visiting Global Village? These are the COVID-19 precautions you need to follow

What are the social distancing measures, sanitisation processes and COVID-19 test options?

Published: October 20, 2020 18:18 Last updated: November 12, 2020 14:06 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Are you excited about returning to Global Village from October 25? The attraction will be marking its silver jubilee when it opens its gates but what are the guidelines you need to follow? — All you need to know about the guidelines to follow at Global Village. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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COVID-19 regulations • Social distancing will be in effect across the venue. • All guests and staff will be wearing face masks. — Visitors would be required to maintain social distancing measures while at the venue. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• Temperature checks for visitors and staff at entrance, which will be done through thermal cameras installed at entry points. • More than 600 hand sanitiser stations have been set up around the park. — Temperature checks at the entrance and hand sanitising stations are some of the many measures that will be in place. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• Complimentary face masks will be made available for children. • Contactless payment option will be available. • All kiosk utensils will be sanitised after every use and restaurants will follow social distancing rules. — Image Credit: Gulf News

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• Dining tables will also be two metres apart and tables and chairs will be disinfected after use. • Wheelchairs, shopping trolleys and similar services will be sanitised after every use. — Precautions for eateries. Image Credit: Stock image

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• Rides and games will be operating at reduced capacity and sanitised after every use and park facilities will undergo thorough disinfection every night after closure. — Precautions at carnival rides. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• There will be no valet parking but holders of Global Village VIP packs will have access to VIP parking zones through the smart parking gates with online car plate registration. — Valet services will not be provided. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• PCR test upon request – Prime Hospital Clinic inside the Global Village park will also offer PCR test services. The cost of the test is Dh150. — Want to get a PCR test? The service will be available at the venue as well. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• Crowds at Global Village will be closely managed and if the park reaches the mandated capacity, the public will be alerted through social media and the new website and mobile app. — Measures have also been put in place to avoid overcrowding. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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This season of Global Village will start from October 25, 2020 and will go on till April 18, 2021. Sunday to Wednesday - 4pm till 12midnight — Global village timings Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Weekends & Public Holidays Thursday and Friday - 4pm till 1am Saturday - 2pm till 11pm Family Day Every Monday is dedicated to families and women only, except if a public holiday falls on a Monday. — Global Village timings Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Ticket price – Dh15 Tickets can be purchased at the gate or through the Global Village app, on the Apple AppStore and Android Playstore. — Booking a ticket Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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The following categories are eligible for free entry to Global Village: • Children under three years of age • People of Determination (with one companion each) • Seniors above 65 years of age — Who gets to enter for free? Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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How to get there If you want to take public transport, there are four bus routes operated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA): • Bus no. (102) starts from Rashidiya Metro Station. — Public transport options for Global Village Image Credit: Gulf News

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• Bus no. (103) starts from Union Metro Station and will pass by Baniyas Street, Al Rebat Street, and Nad Al Hamar. — Public transport options to reach Global Village Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• Bus no. (104) starts from Al Ghubaiba Station and will pass by Sheikh Rashid Street, Al Jafiliya Metro Station, 2nd Za’Abeel Street and Dubai-AlAin Street. • Bus no. (106) starts from Mall of the Emirates Metro Station. — Public transport options for Global Village Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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