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Yes, you should call maintenance tonight. A strong, worsening sewage smell that causes eye watering is not normal and often indicates a serious issue that requires immediate attention.

In Dubai villas, a sudden sewage smell isolated to one room typically points to one of two critical problems: a dried-out P-trap or a break in a sewer vent pipe. The constant air conditioning can evaporate the water in a floor drain's P-trap if it hasn't been used recently, allowing sewer gases to enter the room directly. More seriously, a cracked pipe in the wall or ceiling space can be leaking dangerous gases, including hydrogen sulfide, which is known to cause eye and respiratory irritation.

Given the symptoms you're describing, it is not advisable to sleep in that room. Ventilate the area by opening windows if possible, but the source needs to be professionally identified. For urgent after-hours situations, contacting your building maintenance or a 24/7 emergency plumbing service is the correct step. They can perform a smoke test to pinpoint the exact location of the leak or breach.

If the immediate cause is found and fixed, a lingering odor may remain in the room's fabrics and walls. In many cases, an ozone treatment or specialized deep cleaning is needed to remove the odor molecules completely, which is a service offered by indoor health specialists with the proper equipment.