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Japan Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Japan Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 2430, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971-2 4435696
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
28Th Floor, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates P.O.Box 9336
Phone: ＋971-4-293-8888
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following UAE and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 1 month |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Sunday, May 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Greenery Day | Monday, May 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Children's Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 1 month, 1 week |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Sea Day | Monday, July 20 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 5 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Japan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to Japan for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Japanese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Japanese representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Shōwa Day (JP) Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (1 month)
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Time in Japan vs United Arab Emirates
Tokyo, Japan time is 5:00 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
00:14AMSunday, March 22, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
05:14AMSunday, March 22, 2026