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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: Close now
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: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following UAE and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 days, 4 hours |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Guy Fawkes Day | Thursday, November 05 | 2 weeks |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, November 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| St Andrew's Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
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 2026/2024:
- Daylight Saving Time ends (GB) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (3 days, 7 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs United Arab Emirates
London, United Kingdom time is 3:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
16:04PMWednesday, October 21, 2026
London, United Kingdom
13:04PMWednesday, October 21, 2026