Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (Dubai Residency) has announced the official working hours for the Eid Al Adha holiday, which will begin on the morning of Monday, May 25, and continue until Friday, May 29, 2026.Dubai Residency confirmed that the Customer Happiness Centre at Dubai International Airport – Terminal 3 (Arrivals Hall) will continue to operate around the clock, seven days a week, to ensure smooth procedures and provide full support to travellers and customers throughout the Eid period.The Al Manara and Al Twar centres will receive customers from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm. Meanwhile, the Al Awir Public Services Centre will continue to operate daily from 7 am to 8 pm, including Saturdays and Sundays, to facilitate transactions and meet customer needs efficiently and flexibly.Dubai Residency also confirmed that its digital platforms are available 24/7 and serve as the primary channel for completing transactions and accessing services efficiently, helping to save time and enhance the overall customer experience.The continued availability of services during the holiday reflects the Directorate’s commitment to providing a flexible, digital service environment that meets customer expectations.Members of the public can contact the Directorate and submit enquiries regarding transactions through the “Amer” call centre on the toll-free number 8005111, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Dubai: Ebarza has announced the launch of its new “Proud of the UAE” campaign, offering discounts of up to 75% across its full range of furniture and home décor, as demand for home renovation and furnishing solutions continues to grow across the UAE.The campaign comes at a time when homeowners are placing greater importance on creating spaces that offer comfort, balance, and a sense of calm. Across the region, homes are no longer viewed simply as places to live, but as personal sanctuaries designed to support everyday wellbeing and modern lifestyles.This shift has fuelled growing interest in interiors that combine style with practicality, with calming colour palettes, natural light, warm textures, and functional layouts becoming key priorities for families looking to enhance the quality of life within their homes.At the heart of this evolving trend, Ebarza continues to deliver a contemporary design philosophy centred around comfort-led living. The brand’s collections focus on creating elegant, welcoming spaces that reflect modern tastes while placing human comfort and thoughtful functionality at the centre of every detail.Despite periods of regional uncertainty that would typically prompt consumers to delay major purchasing decisions, the UAE market has remained resilient and stable. Strong confidence in the country’s leadership and its ability to navigate challenges effectively has created a reassuring sense of continuity across multiple sectors.This confidence has been clearly reflected in the home furnishing and interior design industry, where families have continued to invest in renovation and furnishing plans rather than postponing them. Supportive economic policies, streamlined business processes, and continued investment-friendly initiatives have further strengthened trust among both consumers and businesses.The UAE’s sustained inflow of foreign investment and continued economic momentum have also played a key role in reinforcing market optimism. New developments and ongoing growth across key industries continue to strengthen confidence in the local economy, creating a solid foundation for long-term expansion in the country’s home and lifestyle sector.