Doing business in the United Arab Emirates

Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Trade Commissioner Service in the Gulf region is operating with reduced capacity, and service delays may occur. You may alternatively contact a Trade Commissioner at the regional office nearest to you. Before planning travel to the region, please review the Government of Canada's latest Travel Advice and Advisories.

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Find out who to contact in Canada or internationally if you are:

  • a new or aspiring exporter
  • an existing client, international company, or global representative

In Canada: Contact a Trade Commissioner at your regional office.

Outside Canada: Use our Find a Trade Commissioner tool to connect with a Trade Commissioner at a Canadian office abroad.

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Trade offices – United Arab Emirates

The Embassy of Canada to the United Arab Emirates

Address
Abu Dhabi Trade Towers (Abu Dhabi Mall)
West Tower, 9th Floor, 9th Floor,
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Telephone
+971 2 694 0300

Fax
+971 2 694 0398

Email
uae-eau.infocentre@international.gc.ca

Office hours
Mon-Thu: 08:00-17:00/Fri: 08:00-11:30

Territories/responsibilities
Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE

Office closures

  • 2026-01-01
  • 2026-03-20
  • 2026-04-06
  • 2026-05-27
  • 2026-05-28
  • 2026-08-25
  • 2026-10-12
  • 2026-12-02
  • 2026-12-03
  • 2026-12-25
  • 2026-12-28

The Consulate General of Canada, Dubai

Address
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Sheikh Zayed Road, 19th Floor
Dubai, Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Telephone
+971 4 404 8444

Fax
+971 4 404 8556

Email
uae-eau.infocentre@international.gc.ca

Office hours
Mon-Thu: 08:00-17:00/Fri: 08:00-11:30

Territories/responsibilities
Dubai and Northern Emirates

Office closures

  • 2026-01-01
  • 2026-03-20
  • 2026-04-06
  • 2026-05-27
  • 2026-05-28
  • 2026-08-25
  • 2026-10-12
  • 2026-12-02
  • 2026-12-03
  • 2026-12-25
  • 2026-12-28

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