Sea Cruises, Desert Camps, Safaris and Floating Restaurant Activity Suspended with Immediate Effect

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 19 2020: In line with recommended preventative measures for Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi is instructing all tour operators in Abu Dhabi Emirate to immediately suspend services and activities for all sea cruises, desert camps, safaris and floating restaurants. 

The suspension of activities and services comes into force with immediate effect and will be in place until further notice. In order to guarantee the health and safety of all residents, visitors and employees of these services, DCT Abu Dhabi will deploy teams of inspectors to ensure the ban is being enforced. 

All operators are expected to comply with the ban, with penalties to be issued to any entities not adhering to the new rule.