Abu Dhabi revises Eid concert timings

Saturday, 17 July 2021 15:26

By ARN News staff

The Department of Cultural and Tourism of Abu Dhabi has revised Eid concert timings to ensure compliance with the National Sterilisation Programme which will come into effect on Monday.

As per the changes, doors will open at 4:30 pm, with concerts starting at 6:30 pm and finishing at 10:00 pm on July 22 and 23.

Attendees will be required to present a negative PCR test that is not older than 48 hours to enter the venue.

Concert-goers over 16 will also need to be fully vaccinated, with 28 days' interval since the second dose was administered, and present the 'E' or Star icon on the Al Hosn app.

E-tickets will still be valid for the events.

Starting Monday, July 19, residents in Abu Dhabi will not be allowed to leave their homes between midnight and 5:00 am as the National Disinfection Drive to combat the spread of COVID-19 gets underway.

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