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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
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Ireland Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al Yasat Street Off 6Th Street Al Bateen P.O. Box 61581 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2 495 8200
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 32 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following UAE and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 6 days, 17 hours |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Easter | Sunday, April 05 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| May Day | Monday, May 04 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| June Bank Holiday | Monday, June 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 3 months, 1 week |
| August Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 6 months, 1 week |
| October Bank Holiday | Monday, October 26 | 7 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 9 months, 1 week |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Ireland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Arab Emirates including and Abu Dhabi.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to Ireland for None without having to apply or obtain a Irish visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Irish representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- St. Patrick's Day (IE) Tue, Mar 17, 2026 (6 days, 20 hours)
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Time in Ireland vs United Arab Emirates
Dublin, Ireland time is 4:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
03:28AMTuesday, March 10, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
23:28PMMonday, March 09, 2026