Dubai Customs announces Eid Al Fitr working hours

Press release
Published August 14th, 2012 - 10:08 GMT

Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Dubai Customs has announced the working hours at its customs centers and posts during Eid Al Fitr holidays which begins on 1st Shawal until third day of Eid Al Fitr, to ensure continuity of clearance of goods for both individuals and companies, offering convenient times for clients.

“Dubai Customs is keen on providing  consistent services particularly those associated with clearance of goods during Eid holidays, in line with its strategic vision and objectives with respect to providing value-added customs services and consistently supporting the economy and trade for meeting the broad needs of clients,” said Ahmed Mahboob Musabah, Executive Director of Client  Management Division at Dubai Customs.

The Customs Centers at Dubai Cargo Village, Hatta Customs Center, Customs Declaration Management  at Port Rashid, Coastal Berth Customs Center and Creek Entry Customs Center shall operate on a 24/7 basis throughout the official holiday.

Customs Posts at DubaiInternationalAirport (Terminal 1, 2 & 3) will be operating round the clock during Eid to facilitate smooth process for in-coming passengers. A large number of visitors who wish to spend Eid holidays in the UAE are expected to arrive at Dubai Airports over the coming days.

The working hours at Dubai International Airport Free Zone Inspection Center will be from 07:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. throughout the Eid holidays.

The Multi-CommoditiesCustomsCenter will be working from 9:00 a.m. until 09:00 p.m. during the whole Eid period. CreekCustomsCenter will be operating on 2nd and 3rd days of Eid from 08:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.

Port Rashid Customs center will resume work on 3rd day of Eid from 08:00 a.m. to 01:30 p.m. The working hours at Postal Customs Center will be from 09:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. on 2nd and 3rd days of Eid.

Hamriyah Port Customs center will be operating from 08:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.

Background Information

Dubai Customs

Dubai Customs is one of the leading government departments taking part in enhancing sustainable development and promoting Dubai’s image worldwide, turning it into a principal capital, business and tourism destination, as it facilitates smooth movement of legitimate trade and leverages economic and social development, the matter which is consistent with its slogan stating "gateway to Dubai’s prosperity", because prosperity is usually based on free trade through a safe, fast and practical environment to meet the needs of people and adapt to their requirements. This in addition to DC’s main role to protect society and borders against those who try to smuggle prohibited substances to or through Dubai threatening the community safety and security.

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