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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 4 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month, 3 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:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 7 hours)
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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
16:26PMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
12:26PMThursday, January 22, 2026