This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
BRITISH EMBASSY IN UAE
British Embassy Abu Dhabi
Al Hisn Street, Al Markaziyah West
PO Box 248 Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 2 610 1100
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-abu-dhabi
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Police | 112 |
BEFORE TRAVELLING
Before travelling please always check for up to date information. Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Safety and security
- Terrorism
- Local laws and customs
- Entry requirements
- Health
- Natural Disasters
- Money
COUNTRY FACTS
| Capital city | Abu Dhabi |
| Language | Arabic |
| Currency | Emirati Dirham |
| Phone Code | +971 |
| Internet Code | .ae |
| Time Zone | UTC+4 (4 hours ahead of UK) |
| Drives on | Right |
| Plug Types | Type C, Type D, Type G |
| Drinking Water | Not safe to drink |
| Religion | Muslim (official) 76%, Christian 9%, other 15% |
| Significant Dates | Ramadan – varies each year December 2 – National Day |
