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Dubai’s Global Village plans COVID-19 safety measures for silver jubilee season

Dubai’s Global Village plans COVID-19 safety measures for silver jubilee season
October 12, 2020

Strict health and safety protocols will be in place at Dubai’s Global Village when it opens to the public for its silver jubilee season on 25th October.

Customer safety and comfort have always been of utmost importance for Global Village and this year with close consultation and alignment with leading international and local authorities, Global Village is confident of a successful Season 25 operating under “new normal” standards starting 25th October, with enhanced hygiene and protection measures in place throughout.

Some of the safety precautions to be implemented against COVID-19 include thermal scanning; more than 600 hand sanitiser stations around the park; complimentary face masks for children; contactless payment solutions; frequent disinfection of all touch points; continuous sanitising of kiosk utensils and restaurant tables and chairs; social distancing; wheelchairs, shopping trolleys and similar services to be sanitised after every use.

Global Village Chief Operating Officer, Ali AlSuwaidi advised “we are proud of our strong health and safety record and strive to set benchmarks for our industry. We became the first theme park in the world to win the “Sword of Honour” accreditation for safety management excellence from the British Safety Council and continue to work to standards developed alongside international bodies such as the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).

“At Global Village, the comfort and wellbeing of our guests drives our operational decisions. We are pleased with our preparations for 25th October as we near completion and look forward to welcoming our guests for our Silver Jubilee season.”

Carnival 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. 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.

Global Village management said they are “confident of a successful Season 25, operating under “new normal” standards starting 25th October, with enhanced hygiene and protection measures in place throughout the season.”

Prime Hospital Clinic will operate inside the park during Season 25 for any medical emergencies. Medical staff are trained to offer PCR tests as an additional service for Global Village guests upon request, according to park management.

While the immense outdoor venue is perfectly suited for social distancing, Global Village will continue to closely manage Park capacity in line with UAE government and health authority recommendations. If the Park does reach capacity, guests will be alerted through social media and the new website and mobile app.

AlSuwaidi added “we are genuinely excited by our customer experience transformation ahead of this season and kindly ask our guests to follow us on social media in case of any updates and announcements on the day of your visit. Our goal is to continue delivering the very best cultural and entertainment experiences in a safe, enjoyable and open air space. We have done this for over two decades and our Silver Jubilee Season promises to be a season like no other.”

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