DUBAI // The Eid haircut is not only a regional tradition, but comes as part of the Islamic teaching to look your best during the holy days.
The holiday period is also the bumper season for barbers, with some salons in Abu Dhabi’s Khalidiya and Madinat Zayed working around the clock to cater to the increased demand.
In Dubai, ride-hailing service Careem has stepped in to cut the long queues that come with Eid.
Until Monday afternoon, you can book a barber from the men’s salon Akin to come to your home and give you a haircut and wet shave.
With prices starting at Dh75, the barber can be booked from the Careem mobile phone app, with the service available from 9am until 3pm.
Barbers are paid in cash but Careem does not charge for the trip.
“Careem wanted to help customers beat the rush to get their grooming done for the Eid celebratory period and bringing a barber to someone’s door means they have more time to spend with their families,” the company said.
For details, visit careem.com.
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