Contact Information
Address, phone, fax, email
Street Address
Embassy of Canada in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Trade Towers(Abu Dhabi Mall) West Tower
9th & 10th Floors
Postal Address
The Canadian Embassy
P.O. Box 6970
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: 971-(0)2-694-0300
Facsimile: 971-(0)2-694-0399
E-mail Address: abdbi@international.gc.ca
Hours of Operation
Sunday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Consular service: Sunday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Important Notice
Kindly note the changes in our hours of operation during the month of Ramadan: Sunday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hours of operation for consular and visa/immigration services will remain unaffected.
After hours emergency contact information
If you call the local number (971 4) 314-5555 after hours, you will automatically be transferred to the Operations Centre in Ottawa.
Canadian citizens may also access our Operations Centre in Ottawa, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at no charge by calling collect to (613) 996-8885, toll free to (800) 014-0145 or via TTY by dialling (613) 944-1310.
Services offered by this Embassy
Assistance to Canadians
Regular consular services for Canadians in United Arab Emirates.
Visa and Immigration
The Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi processes permits for students, visitor visa applications and work visas.
Immigration applications are handled through the Canadian High Commission in London.
Trade and Investment
Services promoting Canada's economic interests in the United Arab Emirates.
Office closures during 2008
| 1 January |
New Year's Day |
| 20 March |
Al Mawled - Prophet Mohammed's birthday |
| 23 March |
Easter |
| 18 May |
Victoria Day |
| 1 July |
Canada Day |
| 1 October |
Eid Al Fitr (TBD) |
| 2 October |
Eid Al Fitr second day (TBD) |
| 2 December |
UAE National Day |
| 8 December |
Eid Al Adha (TBD) |
| 25 December |
Christmas |
| 26 December |
Boxing Day |
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