The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai (Dubai Tourism) issued the second version of the requirements for the operation of "holiday homes", noting that in line with the directives of the Control and Control Center to combat "Corona Virus", the requirements of tourism sector facilities and services were updated, while it confirmed that it will continuously evaluate The new situation, and updating the instructions and instructions periodically.
The second version of the guidelines for “vacation homes” included a set of requirements for service employees, holiday home operators and contractors, to follow all health and safety guidelines and standards, before entering and mixing employees in “public places”, in line with the Health and Safety Administration’s guide in the Dubai Municipality, In addition, it is mandatory to check the temperature multiple times for all employees working on the site, wearing masks and gloves, following the guidelines for social separation.
Thorough cleansing
The controls also included a thorough and thorough disinfection of all equipment and furnishings in the unit, such as: table tops, kitchen utensils, coffee makers, kitchen appliances, ovens, tableware, dishes, linens, blankets, pillows, lighting switches, knobs, keys, remote controls , Washing baskets, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, chairs, sofas, carpets and curtains, provided that the disinfection process is carried out at the specified time by the relevant authorities before the opening.
sign in
According to the second version of the guidelines, when logging in, service operators must remotely measure the temperature of the guests without contact, before completing the check-in process, so that only customers with confirmed or prepaid reservations via the internet are allowed access to the building (holiday home) ), And all customers must wear masks, during the waiting period, to log in and in the apartment complex, in accordance with the guidelines for social spacing.
Vacation home operators should also provide guests with information on local rules and regulations related to "vacation homes" associated with "Covid-19".
Electronic applications
Guests were provided with a recommended list of electronic applications, and websites specialized in home delivery services, through online ordering of food, in addition to laundry, cleaning services, pharmacies, and recommending logging out via the internet if these capabilities exist.
"Vacation houses" were also obligated to follow the requirements of disinfection and sterilization, and to ensure that there are appropriate time periods, to ensure the effectiveness of the disinfection and sterilization process between logging out and logging in for new visitors.
The instructions stressed that any additional disinfection requirements imposed by the authorities should be adhered to if the rooms were used by “suspicious cases”, or by a front-line worker.
House keeping
The rules of housekeeping for "vacation homes" included sterilizing all kitchen tools and packages in the event that it is not possible to use single-use tools in the kitchen, while providing handkerchiefs and sterilizers for hands, so that only two housekeepers are allowed in the same room. The cleansing and cleaning of rooms should be done in accordance with the guidelines of the Health and Safety Department in Dubai Municipality, with a primary focus on the areas that customers touch permanently, and the creation of a "checklist" similar to the checklist for the cleansing and cleaning process, before opening and for the comprehensive sterilization process upon logging in.
Unauthorized activities
The second version of the guidelines for "holiday homes" confirmed that the list of unauthorized activities and facilities not included in the opening, for "holiday homes", includes: swimming pools, "sauna", massage service and "spa" facility, as well as children's halls Clubs, and play area, as well as parties and special events.
Providing guests with a list of electronic applications and ordering services sites.
Allow entry to the "holiday home" only for clients with confirmed reservations.