Australia Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
Australia Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Australia Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following UAE and Australian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Proclamation Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 2 days |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 3 weeks |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 4 weeks |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Australia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Australia?
UAE citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in United Arab Emirates for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Australian representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Australian holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (AU & AU) Mon, Dec 22, 2025 (5 days, 21 hours)
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Time in Australia vs United Arab Emirates
Canberra, Australia time is 7:00 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates