Warden Messages 2009
Warden Message # 03/2009: Temporary Closure of U.S. Consulate General Dubai
January 20, 2009
Based on security information specific to the Consulate General provided by Dubai authorities, the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai will be closed to the public on January 21, 2009. This includes the suspension of routine American citizen services and visa interviews. The Consulate General in Dubai will disseminate a follow-up Warden Message upon the resumption of services to the public. The United States Embassy in Abu Dhabi remains open to the public.
In the event of an emergency, such as the death or arrest of an American citizen, the Embassy and Consulate General stand ready to assist 24 hours a day. You may contact the duty officers at (+971) (2) 414-2500. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi is located in the Embassies District, Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4, P.O. Box 4009. Telephone: (+971) (2) 414-2200, fax: (+971) (2) 414-2241, email: abudhabiacs@state.gov, on the web: http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov. For after-hours emergencies in Abu Dhabi, call (+971) (2) 414-2500 and ask for the Abu Dhabi Duty Officer. The U.S. Consulate General in Dubai is located on the 21st floor of the Dubai World Trade Center, P.O. Box 9343. Telephone: (+971) (4) 311-6000, fax: (+971) (4) 311-6213, email: dubaiwarden@state.gov, on the web: http://dubai.usconsulate.gov. For after-hours emergencies in Dubai or the Northern Emirates, call (+971) (2) 414-2500 and ask for the Dubai Duty Officer.