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Bulgaria Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Bulgaria Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Strada Drumul Nisipoasa 46-52 Sector 6 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 627 80 10
Working hours: Close now
Bulgaria Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jumeira Road, Villa № 18, Dubai, U.A.E.; P.O. Box 72535
Phone: +971 4 3442419
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Bulgaria may close on the following UAE and Bulgarian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Revival Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Second day of Christmas | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas holiday | Monday, December 28 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Monday, February 01 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Baba Marta | Monday, March 01 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Wednesday, March 03 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 20 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Bulgarian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Bulgaria currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to Bulgaria for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Bulgarian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Bulgarian embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Bulgarian representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Bulgarian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Daylight Saving Time ends (BG) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days)
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Time in Bulgaria vs United Arab Emirates
Sofia, Bulgaria time is 1:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
07:21AMSunday, October 04, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
06:21AMSunday, October 04, 2026