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Canada Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Canada Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Canada Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Trade Towers (Abu Dhabi Mall), West Tower, 9Th Floor, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 (2) 694-0300 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)

Canada Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Canada Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19Th Floor, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 (4) 404-8444 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following UAE and Canadian holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
First Sunday of Advent Sunday, November 30 1 week, 2 days
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, December 08 2 weeks, 3 days
Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster Thursday, December 11 2 weeks, 6 days
First Day of Hanukkah Monday, December 15 3 weeks, 3 days
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 1 month
Last day of Hanukkah Monday, December 22 1 month
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 1 month
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 1 month
Boxing Day Friday, December 26 1 month
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 1 month, 1 week
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 1 month, 1 week
Day After New Year’s Day Friday, January 02 1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Canadian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?

Canada currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to Canada for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a Canadian visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Canadian embassies in United Arab Emirates?

The Canadian representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Canadian holidays in 2025/2024:

  • First Sunday of Advent (CA) Sun, Nov 30, 2025 (1 week, 2 days)

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Time in Canada vs United Arab Emirates

Ottawa, Canada time is 10:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 01:15AMThursday, November 20, 2025
Ottawa, Canada 15:15PMWednesday, November 19, 2025

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