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France Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
France Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Etihad Tower, Office Tower 3, 22Nd Floor, Corniche Road West Po Box 4014 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Phone: + 971 2 44 35 100
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
France Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates Habtoor Business Tower - 32Th Floor P.O. Box 3314 Dubai United Arab Emirates
Phone: + 971 4 408 49 00
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following UAE and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months |
| St Stephen's Day | Saturday, December 26 | 5 months |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 5 months, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 5 months, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 20 | 7 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
France currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for France?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The French representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Assumption of Mary (FR) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in France vs United Arab Emirates
Paris, France time is 2:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
10:55AMThursday, July 23, 2026
Paris, France
08:55AMThursday, July 23, 2026