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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 2 hours 40 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 2 hours 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster | Thursday, December 11 | 0 minutes |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 15 | 3 days, 14 hours |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 2 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Day After New Year’s Day | Friday, January 02 | 3 weeks |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
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:
- Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster (CA) Thu, Dec 11, 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
06:20AMThursday, December 11, 2025
Ottawa, Canada
20:20PMWednesday, December 10, 2025