Abu Dhabi to Re-Open to Foreign Tourists Amid Vaccine Optimism
(Bloomberg) --
Abu Dhabi is planning to re-open for international tourists by early January as it eases restrictive measures, looking to recover from the pandemic.
The capital of the United Arab Emirates will allow visitors from a group of countries it deems safe, and that list will be updated every two weeks, according to an official at the Department of Culture and Tourism. The timeline for re-opening may change, the official said. Travelers from other countries with a lower safety grade will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
The UAE registered a China-backed Covid-19 vaccine after finding it had a 86% efficacy rate, paving the way for a full public use and allowing for a re-opening of the Gulf nation’s economy.
In an early sign of how the vaccine could be a gamechanger, Abu Dhabi also said it will start working with local authorities to resume all activities including economic, tourism and cultural operations.
©2020 Bloomberg L.P.
