In May 2009, ground was broken on a New Consulate Compound (NCC), which will be located in Bur Dubai on a six-acre site adjacent to the Dubai Creek and the Consulates of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, on land generously donated to the United States by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. When completed in 2011, the NCC will provide a new home and facilities for the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai, including several offices with regional responsibilities.The NCC represents a significant commitment by the United States to a long-term presence in Dubai, and will allow the Consulate General to increase the efficiency and accessibility of its services to the public, including assisting American citizens and visa services.
