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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: Close now
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: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following UAE and French holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| St Stephen's 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 |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 4 months, 2 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 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (FR) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in France vs United Arab Emirates
Paris, France time is 3:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
21:56PMWednesday, December 10, 2025
Paris, France
18:56PMWednesday, December 10, 2025