The Safest Way to Travel Across Dubai During COVID19 Pandemic

For many people, this year, flying to a foreign destination for summer vacations is likely off the table all because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Though amid the current situation, the safest thing to do is to put your travel plans on hold, but then, there is no stopping for travel bugs. And how can you stay at home, especially while being in the UAE? The country is full of many tourist destinations like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Museum, and the list continues. And now that travel restrictions have been lifted in the country, and with many famous attractions that have begun welcoming visitors, it is hard to stay at home.

With that thought in mind, here’s a checklist that you can follow to travel safely across Dubai during the coronavirus outbreak.

Rent a Car

According to the experts, traveling by car with a self-driven option is the safest thing that you can do to avoid Covid-19 transmission. With a rental car, you have a little more control of the situation on a road trip, and it will also ensure less interaction with other people. You can hire a car with UAE Rental Cars as they provide many benefits to prioritize the safety and convenience of their customers. Some of the benefits of renting a car, especially during ongoing coronavirus outbreak are:

• Get properly sanitized cars
• Easy modifications on existing bookings
• Make payment via digital options
• Free Cancellation(up to 48 hours before the pick up)

Pack Essentials

If you are planning to step outside during the pandemic, it is very important to take all the safety measures. You need to have a toolkit with all the following essential items in it.

• Face masks/face shields
• Hand sanitizer
• Disinfecting wipes or paper towels
• Disposable gloves

Practice social-distancing norms

Protecting yourselves against the virus is very important if you are thinking of returning to the road. That is why precautions need to be taken. And, the most important thing to do is to follow social distancing norms issued by the governments and health authorities. Try to keep a distance of 6 feet(i.e 2 meters) between you and others all the time. If you are planning for a road trip, try to go to a place with fewer people. Visiting an off-beat destination in Dubai is a great plan to avoid crowds during the ongoing coronavirus situation. And, with rental cars from UAE Rental Cars, you can explore many off-beat destinations in Dubai. Also, be extra careful while at the gas station and try to avoid touching the high-touch surfaces.

Plan travel itinerary/Research your destination

Travel restrictions may vary from city to city. Amid this pandemic, it would be silly to travel to a place where there are many numbers of Covid-19 positive cases. Therefore, people are encouraged to make a well-researched travel itinerary and stick to it. Also, keep yourself updated with the local coronavirus restrictions. Visit the health department website often as restrictions can change frequently depending on local conditions. While planning a travel itinerary, look up the restrictions on the number of visitors, opening hours for museums, restaurants, and other places you may want to visit.

Go digital/Cashless

Digital/cashless payments are the key to minimize physical contact. We have to keep ourselves away from the potential risk transmitters. Therefore, if you are traveling during a coronavirus outbreak, it is advisable to make payments via digital options. Make your hotel reservations online, book a rental car at the www.uaerentalcars.com, and you are good to go.

Bring your own snacks

If you are planning for a small road trip, then try to pack your homemade snack and food. This will help you to avoid unnecessary stops at cafes and restaurants. But if your road trip/vacation is longer, then going through the drive-thru is recommended, or you can visit restaurants that are following all the social distancing norms and taking all the hygienic measures. Also, if you wish to go into a restaurant, then you must wear a face mask and avoid touching surfaces, like door handles.