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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
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 16 minutes)
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 16 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 | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 12 hours, 15 minutes |
| Day After New Year’s Day | Friday, January 02 | 1 day, 12 hours |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 5 days, 12 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 6 days, 12 hours |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Groundhog Day | Monday, February 02 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Flag of Canada Day | Sunday, February 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- New Year's Eve (CA) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)
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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
08:44AMWednesday, December 31, 2025
Ottawa, Canada
22:44PMTuesday, December 30, 2025