Al Wahda Mall re-opens but here are the rules you need to follow now

The mall is enforcing a number of safety measures to make sure its shoppers and employees stay safe

Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi has reopened after a temporary closure to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Victor Besa / The National

A KFC outlet at Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall has put up a plastic windsheild to step up safety during the coronavirus pandemic. Victor Besa / The National

Customers are asked not to trial the products at MAC in Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National

Visitors are asked to follow social-distancing rules while shopping at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A men's restroom at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi with a signboard asking not to be used. Victor Besa / The National

An information board for customers on how to pay their bill is displayed at MAC in Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National

Trial rooms at MAX cloth store in Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall are closed. Victor Besa / The National

A safe distance sign on the escalator at Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National

Dining tables are spaced at least two meters apart at Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall food court. Victor Besa / The National

Dining tables are spaced at least two meters apart at Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall food court. Victor Besa / The National

Touchscreens of navigation boards are disabled at Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National

Thermal scanners are installed at the entrance of Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Signboards limiting the number of customers allowed into a store have been put up in Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi's Al Wahda Mall has reopened after being closed the last few weeks to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. However, there are now a number of new rules to consider when visiting.

To ensure the safety and well-being of customers as well as employees, the mall will operate on a 30 per cent capacity and requires shoppers to adhere to the safety measure put in place by the UAE government which include shopping with a face mask and gloves on. Thermal screenings will also take place at the entrances.

There is a two-hour limit for how long visitors can stay as well as a two metre social distance rule that should be kept throughout the visit. Also, those under the age of 12 and above 60 will not be allowed in as per government rules.

When it comes to shopping, fitting rooms will be closed and refunds and exchanges will not be allowed. Stores will also list the max capacity of visitors allowed to make sure social distancing measures can be met. Using credit card is preferred over cash transactions and shoppers are expected to bring their own bags.

The gym and cinema will remain closed and food and beverage outlets will operate at a 30 per cent capacity with two at a table. The mall will open from noon to 9pm with the Lulu hypermarket open from 8am to 10pm and the pharmacies and money exchange outlets opened from 9am to 10pm.