The UAE Embassy in Washington, DC
Fostering the UAE-US Relationship for More Than 50 Years
Since the nation’s founding in 1971, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has maintained friendly ties with the United States (US).
About the Embassy
The UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, which opened in 1974, serves as a strong symbol of the deep bilateral relationships between the two countries. Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba has led the Embassy since his appointment in 2008.
Alongside maintaining diplomacy and enabling policy discussions between the UAE and US governments, the Embassy also provides important services to Emirati and American citizens. Moreover, Ambassador Al Otaiba and the Embassy play integral roles in nurturing bilateral partnerships through multiple avenues, including trade, cultural exchange, humanitarian efforts, education, advanced technology and space exploration.
A United Partnership
For more than five decades, the UAE and the US have maintained a united partnership based on shared values.
United in vision
Through shared principles on issues like climate action, advanced technology, equality, diversity, education, sports and healthcare, the UAE and the US seek to create a more prosperous, secure and future-oriented world. Close government-to-government cooperation and multiple partnerships in the public and private sectors are spurring innovation, inspiring creativity and connecting the people of both countries.
United in security
The UAE and the US are committed to strengthening and promoting stability in the Middle East and around the world. Both countries work together to counter extremism, block funding and prevent the recruitment of fighters for terrorist groups.
United in prosperity
Since 2009, the UAE has been the US’ largest export market in the Middle East, with billions of dollars in trade passing between the countries every year. Across sectors like aviation, healthcare and infrastructure, the UAE is helping support thousands of jobs throughout the US. Moreover, numerous bilateral partnerships are contributing to the UAE’s evolution into a future-focused economy that embraces new technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI).
UAE USA United: For a Brighter Future
To highlight the multiple ways the UAE and US have achieved success across their five-decade partnership, Ambassador Al Otaiba and the UAE Embassy launched UAE USA United. Through campaigns like 50 Years | 50 Faces, UAE USA United helps highlight the many ways in which Emiratis and Americans are working together to build a better future for both nations and the wider world.
Contact the UAE Embassy
Below is the contact information for the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, including the address, phone and fax numbers. Please visit the Embassy’s official contact page for specific departmental contacts or to send a message.
If you are seeking information about the UAE consulates in New York City, Los Angeles and Houston, please visit the USA Missions page on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Embassy address and phone
3522 International Court, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 1 (202) 243-2400
Fax: 1 (202) 243-2408
