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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 5 hours 37 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 5 hours 37 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following UAE and Canadian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Discovery Day | Monday, June 22 | 1 week, 2 days |
| St. Jean Baptiste Day | Wednesday, June 24 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Nunavut Day | Thursday, July 09 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Orangemen's Day | Monday, July 13 | 1 month |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| British Columbia Day | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 3 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 2026/2024:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (CA) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (4 days, 20 hours)
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Time in Canada vs United Arab Emirates
Ottawa, Canada time is 9:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
03:23AMFriday, June 12, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
18:23PMThursday, June 11, 2026