This guide was written prior to the 2026 hostilities between the US, Israel and Iran and is no longer being updated regularly due to the fast-paced nature of the conflict. Non-essential travel to the broader Middle East region is not advisable due to the risks related to military action. Please consult official government travel advisories and exercise extreme caution before considering travel to the region.

Embassies for the United Arab Emirates

  • Embassy of the UAE, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 243 2400 
  • Embassy of the UAE, London, United Kingdom: +44 20 7581 1281 
  • Embassy of the UAE, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 565 7272 
  • Embassy of the UAE, Canberra, Australia: +61 2 6286 8802 
  • Embassy of the UAE, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 12 342 7736 
  • Embassy of the UAE, Dublin, Ireland: +353 1 660 0000 
  • Embassy of the UAE, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 4 830 2949

Foreign embassies in the United Arab Emirates

  • United States Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 414 2200 
  • British Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 610 1100 
  • Canadian Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 694 0300 
  • Australian Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 401 7500 
  • South African Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 417 6400
  • Irish Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 495 8200 
  • New Zealand Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 496 3333 

Further reading

►For more on life in the emirates, see Culture Shock in the UAE

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