Dubai Announces ‘Best Decorated Homes’ Competition Winners for Ramadan

As Ramadan draws to a close, Dubai has announced the winners of the ‘Best Decorated Homes Competition’, celebrating creativity, festive spirit, and community engagement. Organized in collaboration with Brand Dubai and Furjan Dubai, the competition featured a total prize pool of Dh200,000, including cash rewards and Umrah tickets for the top participants.

Meet the Top Winners

• First Place: Asma Al Yasi from Muhaisnah secured the grand prize of Dh100,000 with an awe-inspiring six-meter-long crescent moon as the centerpiece of her display. She also incorporated a traditional cannon and light decorations featuring hashtags #BrandDubai and #FurjanDubai, setting her entry apart.

• Second Place: Mansour Mohammed from Al Warqaa 3 won Dh60,000, inspired by his neighbor’s years of festive decorating. Encouraged by his children, he participated for the first time and surpassed his expectations.

• Third Place: Abbas Al Khaja, a seasoned decorator, secured Dh40,000. Having decorated his homes since his apartment days, he continues to innovate each year, with plans to create Dubai’s largest crescent moon display for the next competition.

Expanding Community Participation

During the announcement ceremony, Sara Merdas, a member of the Ramadan in Dubai Campaign, highlighted the initiative's impact on fostering a sense of community and festive cheer. Due to overwhelming participation, the competition expanded from 10 to 20 prizes, with additional winners receiving Umrah tickets.

Eid in Dubai Celebrations

As Dubai gears up for Eid Al Fitr, Shaima Al Suwaidi, Director of Brand Dubai, unveiled details of the upcoming ‘Eid in Dubai’ campaign. Key highlights include:

• Special Passport Stamps: Travelers arriving in Dubai will receive a unique ‘Eid in Dubai’ stamp at the airport, in collaboration with the General Authority for Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).

• Citywide Festivities: Light shows, entertainment events in shopping malls, and celebrations across parks and public spaces will enhance the holiday atmosphere.

Dubai continues to embrace the spirit of Ramadan and Eid, blending tradition with modern celebrations to create an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike.