British nationals living or visiting United Arab Emirates may contact the British Embassy Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates if you have any questions about your travel documents or passport.
The British Embassy Abu Dhabi office in United Arab Emirates is closed during public holiday.
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
| Address | British Embassy Abu Dhabi Al Hisn Street, Al Markaziyah West PO Box 248 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates |
| Telephone | Telephone +971 2 610 1100 Fax commercial +971 2 610 1585 Fax corporate services +971 2 610 1586 |
| Opening hours | Our staff are working remotely as our building is closed. When calling, you may, therefore, hear a message stating that our offices are closed. However, we are available 24/7. If in need of urgent assistance, please stay on the line and select the option for ‘calling about an emergency involving a British National’ to speak to an officer. |
| Other offices | Contact the British Embassy offices in United Arab Emirates |
Get information about a British company from United Arab Emirates
You can get information about a British company from Companies House. The Companies House is the Registrar of companies in the United Kingdom. They are an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
Ordinarily, you can get the following information for FREE about a Britsh company.
- Company’s names and numbers
- Current registered office address
- Date of incorporation
- The company directors and secretaries
- Registered current mortgage charges
- Company accounts filed
- Submitted yearly confirmation statement
- previous company names
- Insolvency information if applicable
If you have any questions on how to get information about a British company while you are in the United Arab Emirates, our accountants can help you.
Setting up or doing business in the UK
If you are interested to set up a UK company or do business in the UK, you may contact the Department for International Trade (DIT) for further international trade information such as the imports and exports to/from the UK.
Generally, the DIT not only helps overseas businesses locate in the UK but also help UK businesses expand into overseas markets.
Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak a pandemic. Correspondingly, please follow the UK government guidance for foreign travel advice. If you are in the United Arab Emirates, follow their country’s COVID19 advice while you are there.
British Embassies worldwide
Click here for a list of British Embassies and High Commissions worldwide.
Generally, diplomatic missions sent to non-commonwealth countries are called the British embassies. Whereas diplomatic missions sent to commonwealth countries are called the British High Commissions. All in all, there are 54 countries in the Commonwealth.
Furthermore, Some countries would have British Consulates in addition to their British Embassy or British High Commission to provide consular services to UK citizens abroad.
