Big events in Dubai are either being postponed or cancelled due to fears of further spreading the COVID-19. Currently, there are 27 confirmed cases in the UAE, where some numbers have already recovered.

Apart from schools closing for four weeks starting this Sunday, many event organisers have taken it upon themselves to comply with best practices and ethics and postpone or cancel their events, for the safety of residents.

K-pop concert, Art Dubai, Taste Dubai and American singer Russ are among the list of events that have been postponed until further notice

The K-POP Music Bank concert has been postponed, while the UAE’s largest international art fair, Art Dubai, also said it would postpone the event in consideration to the “ongoing global health implications of the Coronavirus.”

Image Credits: Instagram @cloudninecouture, @russ, @artdubai

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Other Dubai events that have been postponed or cancelled:

• Dubai Lynx
• Dubai International Boat Show
• Dubai Chess Open 2020
• Taste of Dubai
• Art Dubai
• K-Pop Music Bank concert
• Russ’ Dubai performance

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The next Dubai Lynx is scheduled for September 2020

In their statement, they said…

“In light of recent developments in respect to COVID-19 we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the #DubaiLynx Festival. As a festival our priority is absolutely the safety of our attendees, delegates and team. We are going to reschedule the festival to 6-9 September. Please note that all entries will be valid for the new festival dates along with passes and awards seats purchased. We will keep you updated with further information.”

Russ was apologetic about the postponement but says it’s ‘out of his control’

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I have to postpone the Dubai show due to the coronavirus. I know, wild lol but outta my control..but your tickets will all be valid for the new date which will be November 27 this year.

Sorry again, I’m kinda shocked as well 😔 🤷‍♂️

— SANTIAGO (@russdiemon) March 2, 2020

Some Dubai events will still continue as per usual, however, like Middle East Film and Comic-Con, who say they’re closely monitoring the situation with the COVID-19

In a statement from the organisers, via The National, they said they were up-to-date and following all the safety advice that is being recommended by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, and that it’s ‘business as usual.’