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Fully vaccinated? Get free access to these facilities in Dubai

From free gym access to easier travel, these are the benefits of getting the jab

Published: May 02, 2021 17:12 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you have been fully vaccinated, not only are you in a better position to fight off a COVID-19 infection, you could also get some good discounts in the UAE. — Getting the vaccine helps produce the necessary antibodies that can fight an infection and save you from falling seriously ill due to COVID-19. Image Credit: Reuters

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The UAE’s health authorities have been encouraging people to get vaccinated ever since the drive was started late last year. But apart from good health, being fully vaccinated is also being rewarded through other programmes. — The benefits of getting vaccinated are a lot more than just health related. Image Credit: Reuters

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Free access to 55 gyms On May 2, the Dubai Sports Council launched the ‘Everyone responsible for everyone’ initiative, which gives fully vaccinated people free access to 55 gyms and fitness centers. — Free access to 55 gyms Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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The gyms and fitness centres participating in the initiative include Gold’s Gym, Fitness First, The Warehouse Gym, Fitness 360, Seven, Just Play, and Zabeel Ladies Club, and others. — Which gyms can you access? Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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The initiative will start on Monday, May 3, and will continue until May 13. — The initiative is for 10 days only. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Easier international travel While travel restrictions are constantly being updated, many destinations have announced reduced or no quarantine periods for travellers if they are fully vaccinated. — However, you may be required to present a negative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test as supporting documents. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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For example, if you are travelling to Abu Dhabi from one of the countries on the ‘Green list’, you will be exempt from quarantine requirements by following a series of procedures that include COVID-19 tests. — Some employees in the UAE, too, will be required to do regular PCR tests if they have not been fully vaccinated – gulfnews.com/1.1616597462332 Image Credit: AFP

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In the past few months, companies in the UAE have offered discounts to vaccinated people, from cheaper taxi rides to free coffee or discounts on driving classes, to encourage people to get vaccinated. — Image Credit: Reuters

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Another reason to get vaccinated is that those who are not inoculated may start facing certain restrictions in terms of movements in the UAE. — Not vaccinated? You could face movement restrictions. Image Credit: Reuters

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According to an announcement made by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) on April 20, strict measures are being considered to restrict … — Read the announcement here: gulfnews.com/1.1618941281471 Image Credit: Pexels

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… the movement of unvaccinated individuals and to implement preventive measures such as restricting entry to some places and having access to some services, to ensure the health and safety of everyone. — Looking to book a vaccine appointment? Read this: gulfnews.com/1.1608740878537 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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