This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of United Kingdom in United Arab Emirates. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.
United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
British Embassy Abu Dhabi Al Hisn Street, Al Markaziyah West Po Box 248 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2 610 1100
Working hours: Open now (Close in 49 minutes)
United Kingdom Embassy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
British Embassy Dubai Al Seef Road Bur Dubai Near To Dubai Creekside Po Box 65 Dubai United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 309 4444
Working hours: Open now (Close in 49 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following UAE and British holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 15 | 2 days, 5 hours |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| 2nd January | Friday, January 02 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 month |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
United Kingdom currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The British representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and British holidays in 2025/2024:
- First Day of Hanukkah (GB) Mon, Dec 15, 2025 (2 days, 8 hours)
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment on this page
Visa Information
Time in United Kingdom vs United Arab Emirates
London, United Kingdom time is 4:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
15:11PMFriday, December 12, 2025
London, United Kingdom
11:11AMFriday, December 12, 2025