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India Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
India Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Plot No. 10,Sector W-59/02, Diplomatic Area, Off The Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (Earlier Known As Airport Road), Near To Pepsicola, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Phone: +971 244 927 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 20 minutes)
India Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4 8Th St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 397 1333
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 20 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following UAE and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Rath Yatra | Thursday, July 16 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| Friendship Day | Sunday, August 02 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month |
| Onam | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Friday, August 28 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Janmashtami | Friday, September 04 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 3 months |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
India currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for India?
UAE citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in United Arab Emirates for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Indian representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Rath Yatra (IN) Thu, Jul 16, 2026 (6 days, 18 hours)
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Time in India vs United Arab Emirates
New Delhi, India time is 1:30 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
05:40AMThursday, July 09, 2026
New Delhi, India
07:10AMThursday, July 09, 2026