Study: UAE residents keen to return to malls, beaches and parks – but not live concerts
A new YouGov survey asked 1,090 respondents in the UAE about their going out habits after businesses reopened in the Gulf country.
Half of UAE residents are likely to eat out at a restaurant in the recent future, while 64% are highly or somewhat likely to visit a mall, according to the survey.
When it comes to concerts however, 56% said they were somewhat or not at all likely to attend.
More than half the survey respondents also stated that mandatory masks and gloves are their top requirements for safety in shared spaces.
YouGov collected data from 1,090 respondents in the UAE between June 29 and July 5 for the study, in a bid to ascertain residents’ intent to visit attractions as restrictions around the country ease and businesses reopen.
When it comes to the venues that UAE residents were least likely to visit in the current climate, however, enthusiasm was the lowest for concerts, shows or music events, with 56 per cent of those surveyed saying they were somewhat or not at all likely to attend.
Art galleries fared a little better, but 48 per cent of people surveyed said they were not planning to visit such venues in the near future.
While interest may currently be lower for museums and exhibitions, the future looks bright, as 33 per cent of those surveyed said they would be more likely to visit come August or September.
