Coronavirus: cautious optimism as businesses prepare to reopen – The National

Coronavirus: cautious optimism as businesses prepare to reopen – The National

Coronavirus: cautious optimism as businesses prepare to reopen. Restaurants and hotels in Dubai are preparing for a reopening of businesses in the emirate.. As the full picture of its financial impact remains unclear, but many businesses are known to be struggling.. Speaking to The National, Erol Erguvenc, regional vice president of Gourmet Gulf, which manages outlets such as Yo!. Opening malls again would be great news but it will take time for people to get more confident.. "The social distancing will continue and the maximum time [allowed outside in one day] may be three hours.. Some businesses, including malls will also be allowed to reopen, with time and numbers inside premises restricted.. In malls, for example, shopping time will be limited to three hours per person and masks must be worn at all times.. "We need help from the government and the malls with rent based on turnover.". "We are all desperate to get back to business as quickly as possible but people's safety remains a priority," he said..