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Kuwait Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Kuwait Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Airport Road, Street 23 Almushref Area Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2447 7146
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 5 minutes)
Kuwait Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Seef Street P.O. Box 806 Dubai United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 397 8000
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 5 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Kuwait may close on the following UAE and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Waqfat Arafat Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Friday, May 29 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 8 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 8 months, 4 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 9 months |
| Isra and Miraj | Wednesday, January 06 | 9 months |
1. How many Kuwaiti Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Kuwait currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to Kuwait for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Kuwaiti visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Kuwaiti embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Kuwaiti representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026/2024:
- Waqfat Arafat Day (KW) Tue, May 26, 2026 (1 month, 3 weeks)
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Time in Kuwait vs United Arab Emirates
Kuwait City, Kuwait time is 1:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
02:55AMTuesday, March 31, 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait
01:55AMTuesday, March 31, 2026