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Russia Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Russia Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Khalifa Street,East Plots 65/67، Al Markaziyah - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2 672 1797
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 17 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Umm Al Sheif, 6B Street, Villa 21,Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 328 5347
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 17 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following UAE and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| Day of Knowledge | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Unity Day | Wednesday, November 04 | 3 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 5 months, 1 week |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 04 | 5 months, 1 week |
| New Year Holiday Week | Tuesday, January 05 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Wednesday, January 06 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Thursday, January 07 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year Holiday Week | Friday, January 08 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Russia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Russia?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to Russia for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Russian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Russian representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- The Prophet's Birthday (RU) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (1 month)
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Time in Russia vs United Arab Emirates
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
09:43AMThursday, July 23, 2026
Moscow, Russia
08:43AMThursday, July 23, 2026