Press Releases
Columbus Day Holiday Closure
Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai will be officially closed on Sunday, October 12, 2008 in observance of Columbus Day.
Normal business hours will resume on Monday, October 13th
The Consulate General is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week to respond to American citizens with life-threatening emergencies. The Consulate General Duty Officer can be reached through the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi by calling 04-414-2200. Please note that after hours this number is for serious American citizen emergencies only. The Consulate General will respond to all other calls during regular business hours.