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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

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 (Open in 7 hours 44 minutes)

France Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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 (Open in 7 hours 44 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following UAE and French holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 1 month
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 1 month
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 1 month
St Stephen's Day Friday, December 26 1 month
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 1 month, 1 week
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 1 month, 1 week
March Equinox Friday, March 20 3 months, 3 weeks
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 29 4 months, 1 week
Good Friday Friday, April 03 4 months, 1 week
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 05 4 months, 2 weeks
Easter Monday Monday, April 06 4 months, 2 weeks
Labor Day / May Day Friday, May 01 5 months, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

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 month)

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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 01:16AMThursday, November 20, 2025
Paris, France 22:16PMWednesday, November 19, 2025

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