New look Dubai Safari Park to re-open in October as tourism ‘gathers pace’

New look Dubai Safari Park to re-open in October as tourism ‘gathers pace’

Dubai Municipality has announced that the Dubai Safari Park will re-open from October 5, with new measures introduced to keep visitors safe from the threat of coronavirus.

Dawoud Al Hajri, director-general of Dubai Municipality, said the re-opening of the park, a key component in the emirate's list of attractions, shows that the recovery in the tourism market is gathering pace.

A thermal camera has been installed and manual thermometers will be used to screen visitors. The social distancing of two metres between people will be strictly enforced with stickers placed on the floors to guide visitors.

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Vending machines in the park will also sell masks and gloves while hand sanitisers are provided to every visitor.

The opening follows the completion of a comprehensive renovation and development process aimed at expanding the facilities of