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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 (Open in 4 hours 16 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: Close now (Open in 4 hours 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 3 months |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 11 | 3 months |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 3 months |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 13 | 3 months |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| St. George's Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 4 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:
- Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime (BG) Sun, Feb 01, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Bulgaria vs United Arab Emirates
Sofia, Bulgaria time is 2:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
04:44AMFriday, January 09, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
02:44AMFriday, January 09, 2026