Dubai Customs announced that its Customs centers and entries will continue to work during Eid Al Adha holiday which begins on Arafa Day, 9th Thi Al Hijja, and November 5th, 2011 until third day of Eid to ensure clearance of goods for the individuals and companies in convenient times to the clients.
Mr. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Executive Director of Client Management Division at Dubai Customs said that the Department is keen on ensuring the continuity of providing services of goods clearance during the Eid holiday in line with its vision and strategic objectives with respect to the quality standards of customs service delivery as well as supporting the economy and trade meeting the customers’ needs and requirements as a whole.
Customs centers at Dubai Cargo Village, Hatta Customs Center Customs Declarations Department, Coastal Berth Customs Center and the Creek Entry Customs Center will operate on a 24/7 basis throughout the whole official holiday. Customs entries at Dubai Int’l Airport (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) will also continue to work around the clock during Eid to facilitate the procedures of the passengers coming to the UAE through the Airport since many people are often expected to spend Eid holiday in the UAE.
As for the Free Zone Inspection Center of Dubai Int’l Airport, the working hours will be from 7:30 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. during all days of the holiday. The Multi-Commodities Customs Center will work from 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. throughout Eid days. Al Khour Customs Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. on second and third day of Eid. Port Rashid Customs Center will resume work on third day of Eid from 8:00 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. Postal Customs Center will operate from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on second and third day of Eid. Al Hameriya Inspection Center and Al Khour Inspection Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on second and third days of the holiday.
On this occasion, Dubai Customs would like to extend its most heartfelt greetings to the Muslim communities around the world and its valuable clients.