Embassies in the UAE
- Indian Embassy
- Pakistan Embassy
- USA
- UK
- Philippines
- Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries
- European embassies
- Other foreign embassies
UAE is home to almost 100 foreign embassies located in the capital city of Abu Dhabi. Dubai, on the other hand, also has around 80 consulates. The latter handles diplomatic matters, such as issuing visas, while the embassy supports expats with more pressing concerns such as criminal prosecutions and more. Foreign embassies in the UAE are usually open from Sunday to Thursday and remain closed on Fridays, UAE public holidays and public holidays of the countries they are representing.
Opening hours, however, vary between different embassies. It all depends on the purpose of the visit, and you may also need to book appointments for specific matters. That is why we have listed the contact details and opening hours of each embassy.
India
The UAE is home to over 3.4 million Indian expats, and the Indian embassy in the UAE exists to serve this community, as well as to solidify bilateral relations between the two countries. The Indian foreign mission in the UAE is currently being headed by Mr Navdeep Singh Suri. There is also an Indian consulate located in Dubai. You can visit the embassy (or the consulate in Dubai) for a range of services, especially for Indian passport renewal in the country.
- Indian Embassy Location: Plot No. 10, Sector W-59/02, Diplomatic Area, Off Airport Road, P. O. Box 4090, Abu Dhabi
- Office Hours: Sunday to Thursday 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
- Public Hours: 09:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Contact: +971-2-449-2700
Pakistan
Moving on, the Pakistani community in the UAE also accounts for a substantial segment of expatriates in the country. The Pakistan embassy exists to provide services and work towards the welfare of the community. Moazzam Ahmad Khan is the current Pakistani ambassador to the UAE. You can visit the embassy for consular services like passport and visa registration and renewal, child registration and attestation of documents.
- Pakistan Embassy Location: Plot No. 2, Sector W-59/02, Diplomatic Area, Abu Dhabi
- Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday 08:00 am to 02:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-444-7800
United States of America
The US embassy in the UAE is one of the oldest in the country, established in Abu Dhabi back in 1974. The USA also has a consulate general in Dubai as well in the Bur Dubai area. Conversely, the UAE has five foreign missions in America with an embassy in Washington D.C. and consulates in four other cities. The diplomatic mission in the UAE is being headed by Barbara A. Leaf.
- American Embassy Location: P.O. Box 4009, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-414-2200
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom embassy in the UAE serves to facilitate British citizens living, working and studying in the emirates. There is also a British consulate office in Dubai. Services include emergency assistance, renewal and attestation of documents, tax, benefits and pensions abroad etc.
- British Embassy Location: 22 Khalid bin Al Waleed Street, P.O. Box 248, Abu Dhabi
- Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday 07:30 am to 02:30 pm
- Contact: +971-2-610-1100
Philippines
The embassy of the Philippines in the UAE is one of the 61 embassies of the country across the globe. Ambassador Constancio R. Vingno, Jr. serves as the head of Philippine foreign mission in the UAE. The embassy provides a range of services, including renewing Philippines passport in the UAE.
- Philippines Embassy Location: W-48, Street No. 8, Sector 2-23, Plot 51, Al Qubaisat, P.O. Box 3215, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: +971-2-639-0006
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has both an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate in Dubai. Both countries are neighbours and share extensive political and cultural ties.
- Saudi Arabia Embassy Location: Embassies Area, Al Karama Street, Abu Dhabi
- Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-444-5700
Libya
Moving on, the embassy of Libya is Abu Dhabi is the sole representative of the country in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE likewise has an embassy in Tripoli, its sole representative in Libya.
- Libya Embassy Location: Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Street # 6, Al Bateen Area, P.O. Box 5739, Abu Dhabi
- Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-558-0101, +971-2-445-0030
Bahrain
The UAE maintains friendly relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain, both being members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The embassy of Bahrain is the sole representative of the kingdom in the country, while Bahrain has a UAE embassy in the capital city of Manama.
- Bahrain Embassy Location: P.O. Box 3367, Abu Dhabi
- Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday 08:30 am to 02:30 pm
- Contact: +971-2-665-7500
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Other Foreign Embassies in the UAE
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Country South Africa | Location Corner Airport Road and 25th Street Villa No. 202 Al Mushref Area | Contact +971-2-447-3446 |
Country Sudan | Location Umm Hurair area 1 – Street 3 P.O. Box 19575, Abu Dhabi | Contact +971-2-411-4024 |
Country Australia | Location 14th Floor, Al Muhairy Centre PO Box 32711 | Contact +971-2-634-6100 |
Country Canada | Location Villa No. 440, 26th Street Rowdah District P.O. Box 6970 | Contact +971-2-407-1300 |
Country Bangladesh | Location Bairro da Penha CP 359 Apartado, Abu Dhabi | Contact +971-2-446-5100 |
Country Japan | Location P.O.Box 2430, Abu Dhabi | Contact +971-2-443-5696 |
Country Turkey | Location 4, Avenue Hédi Karray Centre Urbain Nord Abu Dhabi | Contact +971-2-410-9999 |
Country Korea | Location Farabi Sok. No. 27 Cinnah Caddesi Cankaya, Abu Dhabi | Contact +971-2-441-1520 |
Country Kuwait | Location P.O. Box 214933, Abu Dhabi | Contact +971-2-447-7146 |
Country Lebanon | Location Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoom Road – Abu Dhabi | Contact +971-2-449-2100 |
Country Malaysia | Location Humaid al Mazuree Villa Al Saada Street No. 19 New Corniche | Contact +971-2-448-2775 / 6 |
Country New Zealand | Location Office 2503, International Tower, Capital Centre | Contact (+971) (626) 308-9061 |
This concludes our list of embassies in the UAE. You can also check out consulates in Dubai on our blog. Note that services offered by embassies and consulates may be limited and opening hours may be affected during the coronavirus pandemic in the UAE.