A Tel Aviv planning panel has cleared a 15 floor headquarters for the Emirati mission, replacing its temporary offices.
Israeli planners have approved a permanent UAE embassy in Herzliya, clearing the way for a building of up to 15 floors near Tel Aviv. According to The Jerusalem Post, the Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Committee gave the approval on Tuesday, six years after the two countries established ties under the Abraham Accords. The new headquarters will replace the temporary offices the mission now uses.
Details of the Approved Embassy Plan
The plan allows a structure of up to 15 floors with a total construction area of 15,000 square meters, The New Arab reported. The Jerusalem Post said the building will hold embassy offices along with residences for the Emirati ambassador and diplomatic staff. The New Arab added that up to 20 percent of the permitted floor space will go to housing on the upper floors.
Where the UAE Embassy in Herzliya Pituach Will Stand
Ynet News reported that the site is at 9 Sapir Street in the Herzliya Pituach employment zone, on a plot of about two and a half dunams. The New Arab put the plot at roughly 2,500 square meters and said the location sits near international companies and technology firms. According to Ynet News, the permanent UAE embassy will replace temporary offices in Tel Aviv and Herzliya.
Land Swap and the Role of the Israel Land Authority
Citing Israeli media reports, The New Arab said the land belongs to the Herzliya municipality. Arrangements are reportedly under way to transfer it to the state through the Israel Land Authority, which would lease it to the UAE. In return, the municipality will receive another plot in the city’s marina district.
The Jerusalem Post reported in October 2025 that Mayor Yariv Fisher had confirmed Herzliya as the location. The Israel Land Authority told the newspaper at the time that “the process of locating the land was complex.” It said the Prime Minister’s Office had asked it to find a permanent site.
UAE Israel Relations Since the Abraham Accords
The UAE and Israel formalized ties at a Washington ceremony on September 15, 2020, according to TBS News. Inquirer News, in a report carrying Reuters credits, said the UAE opened its Tel Aviv embassy in July 2021 and became the first Gulf state to do so. The Jerusalem Post noted that regional tensions are currently affecting UAE Israel relations.
The New Arab linked the approval to reported disagreements over an attempted hijacking involving a Flydubai flight last month. That detail appeared only in The New Arab’s coverage. Readers can follow wider Middle East diplomacy coverage on Tamrah News.
When Will the UAE Embassy in Herzliya Be Built?
None of the reports reviewed by Tamrah News gave a construction start date, a budget or a completion timeline. The coverage also did not include a statement from UAE officials.
FAQs
What is the UAE embassy in Herzliya?
It is the planned permanent headquarters of the UAE embassy in Israel, approved for Herzliya Pituach near Tel Aviv.
How tall will the permanent UAE embassy in Herzliya be?
The plan allows up to 15 floors and 15,000 square meters of construction.
Where is the UAE embassy in Herzliya Pituach located?
The site is at 9 Sapir Street in the Herzliya Pituach employment zone, according to Ynet News.
Who approved the UAE embassy in Israel?
The Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Committee approved it on Tuesday.
Will the Emirati ambassador live in the new building?
The plan includes residences for the Emirati ambassador and diplomatic staff on the upper floors.
What is the role of the Israel Land Authority?
Reports say the Israel Land Authority is handling the land transfer and lease arrangements.
Where is the current UAE embassy in Israel?
It operates from temporary offices in Tel Aviv and Herzliya. It opened in Tel Aviv in July 2021.
When did UAE Israel relations begin under the Abraham Accords?
The two countries formalized ties on September 15, 2020.
