Safety Guidelines

Prior to Opening of Event

  • Sterilization of all assets, equipment and public areas at venue.
  • Sterilization of Exhibition Stands, Stand Furniture, Display/Refrigerator Units, Stages, equipment [sports, musical, electronic etc.], F & B Areas/ equipments Comprehensive List of All Applicable Assets to be provided

Venue Entrances [Including Parking]

  • Mandatory thermal scanners across all entry points for screening visitors
  • All Visitors to be screened through contactless temperature checks prior to entering the Venue [through main gates and parking areas]
  • Mandatory to wear face masks at all times in the venue

Registration Areas

  • Visitors to pre-register online prior to visiting the show/event including relevant details required to allow for contact tracing [In line with DTCM Registration requirements]
  • Registration areas mainly to be used to scan pre-registered guests for entry and must ensure a minimum 2m distance for queuing with floor markers
  • No giveaways allowed at registration areas
  • A dedicated ticket sales area to be set up ensuring compliance to social distancing requirements for queuing of 2m with floor markers. Ticket dispensation should be automated with contactless payments encouraged
  • Registration should only be done at main entrances

Conferences/Associations
Capacity & Social Distancing Requirements

  • Minimum 2m Social Distancing corresponding into 1 Person per 4 Sqm gross
  • Theatre Style
    • Maximum of 10 people per block with a minimum of 2 vacant seats equivalent between each block. Members of a single group can be seated together, but 2 empty seats should be left between the occupied seats if individuals are not from the single group.
  • Classroom Style
    • Minimum 2m Distance between each table
    • Maximum of 2 People per Table
  • Cabaret Style
    • Maximum of 4 people per table with a minimum 2m distance between each table
    • Maximum of 10 people per table with a minimum 2m distance between each table and are encouraged to be separated by physical dividers [if possible]. Members of a single group can be seated together.
    • Minimum of 2 vacant seats equivalent between each person/seat if not from the single group.
  • Sanitization to be undertaken after every conference and sufficient time intervals [minimum 30 minutes for Conference < 25 Pax and 60 minutes for Conference > 25 Pax] to be provisioned post conferences for effective sanitization
  • Registration to follow same procedures as defined at “Venues entrance procedures in FOH”
  • Speakers on Stage can remove masks during the sessions only if they can maintain at least 4m physical distancing measure with the audience.
  • Clearly Marked and separate entry and exit points
  • Sanitization to be done at end of every day and Sterilization to be conducted post tear down of Event
  • Sanitisers to be provisioned for inside the facility

Restrictions

  • Buffet allowed subject to application of minimum social distancing guidelines of 2m for queuing and only If served by Waiting Staff or Served on Guest

Award Ceremonies

  • Capacity & Social Distancing Requirements
  • Minimum 2m Social Distancing corresponding into 1 Person per 4 Sqm gross
  • Capacity will be applicable on the below set up styles:
  • Theatre Style
    • Maximum of 10 people per block with a minimum of 2 vacant seats equivalent between each block. Members of a single group can be seated together, but empty seats should be left between the occupied seats if individuals are not from the single group.
  • Sanitization to be undertaken between every ceremony and sufficient time intervals [minimum 30 minutes for Ceremonies < 25 Pax and 60 minutes for Ceremonies > 25 Pax] to be provisioned after every Ceremony for effective sanitization
  • Registration to follow same procedures as defined at “Venues entrance procedures in FOH”
  • Clearly Marked and separate entry and exit points
  • Sterilisation to be conducted post Tear down of Event
  • Buffet allowed subject to application of minimum social distancing guidelines of 2m for queuing and only If served by Waiting Staff or Served on Guest Table [No Self Service Allowed]

Valet Parking Services

  • Valet parking services will be offered with the following guidelines for the staff
  • Gloves and masks to be worn at all times
  • Protective shields required if they come in direct contact with customers
  • Changing gloves and sanitizing hands after every car valet service
  • Disposable covers and steering wheels to be used
  • Regular cleaning and disinfecting of facilities, equipment and car surfaces
  • Each valet station to use sanitization wipes to wipe down the frequently touched surfaces (steering wheel, gear stick, key fobs etc.) before handing over the car
  • Before handing the car back to the customer, the valet attendant to switch on the AC with the doors and windows open to achieve the right amount of fresh air circulation
  • Valet attendant can also use fogging sanitation or special strong fans for ventilation purposes.

Washrooms

  • Cleaning and disinfecting of toilets, including toilet bowls and accessible surfaces in the toilet with disinfectant every hour
  • Cleaning mirrors in all restrooms every hour
  • Cleaning and disinfecting wash basins/sinks and faucets every hour
  • Disinfecting of tissue roll dispenser, C fold dispenser and soap dispenser (wall and sink) every hour
  • Floor mopping with the prepared disinfectant solution every hour
  • In addition to the above, extra housekeeping attendants will be placed in the restrooms to ensure social distancing is adhered to and to keep all rest rooms clean and disinfected

Elevators and Escalators

  • To follow previously announced DM Guidelines across all sectors

Prayer Rooms

  • Prayer rooms reopening must follow the federal guidelines and

Not Permitted

  • Water Dispensers
  • Nursing Rooms

Communication

  • Signage Boards and Digital Signage will be installed at key locations across the premises to spread awareness of these rules and regulations.
  • Additional signage will be placed inside the halls (in the form of banners or digital screens) with guidelines on social distancing, sneeze/cough etiquette, wearing masks etc..
  • This maximum number of people allowed at the stand at any one time should be clearly displayed on the front of the stand
  • Guidelines to be accessible to relevant websites [Venues, Event Organisers etc.] and should be sent to Visitors on registration/purchase of tickets