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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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 15 minutes)
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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 15 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Monday, May 25 | 1 week, 3 days |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month |
| July Morning | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Unification Day | Sunday, September 06 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Unification Day | Monday, September 07 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 4 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Revival Day | Sunday, November 01 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 7 months |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 7 months, 1 week |
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:
- Culture and Literacy Day (BG) Sun, May 24, 2026 (1 week, 2 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
11:45AMThursday, May 14, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
10:45AMThursday, May 14, 2026