The Galleria, Al Maryah Island Shopping Center, announced the reopening of its facilities on May 2, 2020, in accordance with a circular recently issued by the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi and in the framework of the directives of the Abu Dhabi International Market in its capacity as the regulator of Al Maryah Island, regarding the restart of shopping centers and malls after the completion of The necessary examination procedures, as the center successfully fulfilled all the precautions for health and safety.
Under these latest updates, the facilities that have already begun operations in the Galleria, retail stores, pharmacies and supermarkets, will now be able to start operations again. Barber and hairdressing salons will begin receiving their customers to enjoy again the hairdressing and nail care services, according to the pre-reservation system, in order to ensure the application of the social separation procedures and the necessary precautionary measures. As for entertainment facilities in the center, such as cinemas and game areas, they will remain closed, while food and beverage stores are allowed to receive customers in groups of two people per table, and no more than 30% of the capacity of each store. And these restaurants will continue to provide home delivery services first delivery in the shop, with online delivery options if required.
Commenting on the reopening of the "Galleria", Ali Eid Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Mubadala Real Estate and Infrastructure Unit of the Mubadala Investment Company, said: "In line with the directives of the Abu Dhabi government to restart commercial activities and within the framework of our safety measures, we We are committed to protecting the safety and health of residents, tenants, shoppers and all employees. We are pleased to receive visitors and shoppers again, following the policies and instructions issued by the Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi. And as a confirmation of ensuring the safety of all, we will continue to monitor the situation p We will continue to closely coordinate closely with the concerned authorities to ensure the application of safety measures, on the basis of our commitment to the health and safety of our visitors remain at the forefront of our priorities.
In the context of ensuring the implementation of safety measures in the "Galleria", thermal scanners and body temperature monitors were installed at all entrances to the center, with the aim of examining visitors and employees. Also, a strict program of cleaning and sterilization is applied, making sure to deploy devices and packages for hand sanitizers along several areas of the center, and within each store. In addition, all employees of the center underwent tests for the detection of the "Covid-19" virus, as it was confirmed that no employee was infected before returning to work. Tests will also be done to regularly measure body temperatures during working hours. And the capacity for parking lots is restricted to 50%, by putting up signs for the permitted parking spaces.
In the context of these precautionary measures directed by the relevant government agencies, visitors and employees will be required to use masks and gloves to allow them to enter the "galleria." The center’s administration also made sure to install guiding boards in several places, including elevators and escalators, to remind them to follow the precautions for social spacing between people, as trained work crews were assigned to visitors and security services and shopping center ambassadors, to deal with any suspected cases of Coffid - 19 ", and to ensure the application of the precautions for social spacing between visitors. Retailers will welcome shoppers, making sure to follow a five square foot space between each person, keeping locker rooms closed, and not allowing replacement of clothes. In this context, a distance of 2.5 meters was imposed between the tables in restaurants and dining areas, provided that no more than two people are allowed at the same table. Electronic payment systems are also preferred to reduce any direct contact, and restrictions have been imposed on merchandise operations, including cosmetics and shoes. All touch screens are deactivated, and elevators are only used by people with determination or those who use baby carriages. In addition, for the sake of their safety, the elderly over the age of 60 will not be allowed into the Galleria.
The Galleria will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities to support all initiatives and provide a safe shopping environment for the residents of the United Arab Emirates.