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Gambia Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
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Gambia Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al Manhalw15-02 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2 643 3955 and +971 2 667 8033
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 43 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Gambia may close on the following UAE and Gambian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Africa Day | Monday, May 25 | 3 days, 19 hours |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 5 days, 19 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 month |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 6 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 7 months |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 7 months, 1 week |
| Independence Day | Thursday, February 18 | 8 months, 3 weeks |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Friday, March 05 | 9 months, 1 week |
1. How many Gambian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Gambia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Arab Emirates including and Abu Dhabi.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Gambia?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to Gambia for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Gambian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Gambian embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Gambian representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Gambian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Africa Day (GM) Mon, May 25, 2026 (3 days, 22 hours)
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Time in Gambia vs United Arab Emirates
Banjul, Gambia time is 4:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
01:17AMThursday, May 21, 2026
Banjul, Gambia
21:17PMWednesday, May 20, 2026