KHALEEJ TIMES, Saturday, Jun 20, 2020 | Shawwal 28, 1441
Shurooq to welcome visitors, tourists
Emirates:
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has readied all of
its hospitality, ecotourism and leisure destinations to receive visitors and
tourists from around the world, while strictly adhering to the UAE
government's health and safety protocols to ensure the highest levels of
protection of all their visitors, residents and staff.
Keen on welcoming visitors and guests to its destinations across Sharjah city,
and the Central and Eastern Regions of the emirate, the authority has sought to
create an unparalleled experience for them with an exciting package of cultural,
heritage and entertainment activities. It also offers unique adventures for
thrill seekers in the pristine deserts of the emirate, and vast green spaces for
families to enjoy quality time with each other at its parks, which include
children's play areas.
Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Chief Operating Officer of Shurooq, said that the
authority had strictly adhered to the recommended precautionary measures at its
hospitality, ecotourism and leisure destinations to ensure the safety of all
visitors without any intrusive measures to encourage all segments of society to
visit their favourite Shurooq destinations.
Al Qaseer assured that all destinations were working at 30 percent capacity and
provided thermal scanners at entrances in addition to continuous sterilisation
efforts, and ensured that visitors wore masks and gloves. Additionally, a
medical team was available in each destination in case of emergencies.
He pointed out that the destinations were open to families and individuals from
all age groups, from 9 am to 9 pm until further notice.
In addition to common precautionary measures, Al Qaseer noted that each
destination had its own set of safety procedures according to the nature of
activities and events at that particular destination.
He said that all restaurants and cafes in Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Noor
Island, The Flag Island, Heart of Sharjah, Mleiha Archaeological and Ecotourism
Project, Al Montazah Parks and other luxury hospitality destinations, followed a
physical distancing policy that limited the number of guests at a table to four.
Seats are placed two metres apart, and only disposable cutlery is used. Warning
signs have been put up in all open areas to ensure visitors comply with the
2-metre distancing rule.
The authority has put in special measures for destinations that feature
children's play areas. Al Majaz Waterfront will limit entry to its water park to
30 children at a time, while the children's play area in Al Qasba will be
limited to 23 children. The Kids Fun House will accommodate a maximum of 61
children at a time. Meanwhile, Al Noor Island Butterfly House will be limited to
5 visitors at a time.
City Sightseeing Sharjah's tour buses which operate between 9 am and 5 pm are
sterilised after every tour, passengers' temperatures are checked before
boarding and the seating ensures a safe distance between passengers. Currently,
only one passenger is allowed per row, with the maximum capacity of having 20 -
35 passengers on board.
Shurooq has stressed that its hospitality and ecotourism facilities comply with
all precautionary measures, in addition to daily medical tests of the tour
guides to ensure their as well as the guests' safety. The facilities adhere to
strict physical distancing rules across events and services.
For Mleiha Archaeological & Ecotourism Project, only three guests are allowed
inside the destination's 4x4 transport cars which are sterilised pre- and
post-use and modified to include a plastic separator between guests and staff
members. Regulations allow guests from one family or first-degree relatives to
be seated together, with a two-person limit in tents. Corporate bookings are
limited to a maximum number of 4 persons in a group.
Khorfakkan Beach, the first fully-serviced beach front destination in the city
of Khorfakkan by Shurooq, has been welcoming guests and visitors from all across
the UAE, who are looking to enjoy remarkable stay in Sharjah's eastern region
and enjoy the summer season.
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