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China Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
China Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Villa No. 207, Al Sudan Street P.O.Box 2741 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2-434276
Working hours: Close now
China Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Villa No. 14, Street 8, Community 357, Umm Al Sheif Street, Safa 2 Area, Dubai, U.A.E.
Phone: 00971-4-3944733
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following UAE and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Youth Day | Monday, May 04 | 3 weeks |
| Children's Day | Monday, June 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Friday, June 19 | 2 months |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| CPC Founding Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Maritime Day | Saturday, July 11 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Army Day | Saturday, August 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Chinese Valentine's Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 4 months |
| Spirit Festival | Thursday, August 27 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
| Teachers' Day | Thursday, September 10 | 4 months, 4 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 5 months, 1 week |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
China currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for China?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to China for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Chinese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Chinese representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Labour Day (CN) Fri, May 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 4 days)
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Time in China vs United Arab Emirates
Beijing, China time is 4:00 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
01:43AMSunday, April 12, 2026
Beijing, China
05:43AMSunday, April 12, 2026