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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 1 day, 22 hours |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Saturday, January 02 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Sunday, January 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Coming of Age Day | Monday, January 11 | 3 months |
| National Foundation Day | Thursday, February 11 | 4 months |
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:
- Sports Day (JP) Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (2 days, 2 hours)
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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
22:00PMFriday, October 09, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
03:00AMSaturday, October 10, 2026