During the corona lockdown in Germany, many influencers and super-rich romped about in Dubai.
However, as the number of cases increases, the rules are tightened.
Cloudy to cold weather in Europe, strict Corona regulations - that has driven many influencers * to sunny Dubai in recent weeks, where beaches, hotels, bars and shopping malls were open.
Cathy Hummels and Ina Aogo, the wife of former professional soccer player Dennis Aogo, posed in front of the Dubai backdrop.
The former goalkeeper and national player Tim Wiese explained his vacation in the metropolis to the Bild newspaper with the words: “I only hear Corona.
I'm fed up with the virus.
That's why I allowed myself a few nice days with friends ”.
Dubai vacation in Corona times: Sunny paradise for influencers and the super rich
The entry restrictions of the United Arab Emirates were also very relaxed compared to other countries: Entrants only had to present a negative corona test, which could not be older than 96 hours.
There was no quarantine requirement for tourists
.
Instead, people with the necessary change were even lured to the United Arab Emirates with the vaccination offer from the London concierge club Knightsbridge Circle.
However, the
exclusive vaccination deal
is only available to club members.
These have to shell out 40,000 pounds (the equivalent of around 45,000 euros) in order to receive the corona vaccination during a luxurious stay in Dubai.
Membership itself costs £ 25,000 annually.
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Rising number of corona cases: measures in Dubai tightened
The number of corona cases has been rising rapidly since January, which is now forcing the government of the Emirate of Dubai to act.
On January 28 alone, the country recorded 3,966 new infections, as the editorial network Germany (RND) reported.
From the point of view of the Robert Koch Institute, since January 24, the United Arab Emirates have even been a
high-incidence area
due to the high number of infections
, for which stricter rules apply to
people returning home
.
That is why the government has now improved some corona rules.
Between February 2 and February 28, restaurants, cinemas as well as sports and entertainment venues are only allowed to be used up to 50 percent
, as the RND reports.
A limit of 70 percent applies to shopping centers.
Restaurants and cafes have to keep a curfew from 1 a.m.
Bars and pubs are completely closed.
Since January 31, travelers from Germany have also required a negative PCR test result, which must not be older than 72 hours upon departure, as
reisetopia.de
writes.
An antigen test is not accepted.
In addition, the test result must be presented in printed form in English or Arabic.
On-site testing is no longer permitted - proof must be provided before departure.
(fk) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.
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