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Germany Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Germany Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Towers At The Trade Center, West Tower, 14 Th Floor, Abu Dhabi Mall, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2 596 77 00
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 7 minutes)
Germany Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Street 14 A, Jumeirah I, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 349 88 88
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 7 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following UAE and German holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Franco-German Day | Thursday, January 22 | 10 hours, 6 minutes |
| Remembrance Day for the Victims of National Socialism | Tuesday, January 27 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| European Privacy Day | Wednesday, January 28 | 6 days, 10 hours |
| Children's Hospice Day | Tuesday, February 10 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many German Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Germany currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to Germany for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a German visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of German embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The German representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and German holidays in 2026/2024:
- Franco-German Day (DE) Thu, Jan 22, 2026 (13 hours, 7 minutes)
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Time in Germany vs United Arab Emirates
Berlin, Germany time is 3:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
10:53AMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Berlin, Germany
07:53AMWednesday, January 21, 2026