Emergency Numbers in UAE
- General emergency
- 999 (Police) / 998 (Ambulance) / 997 (Fire)
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 998
- Fire
- 997
- Tourist police
- Dubai Police Tourist Security Department: 800-DUBAI (38224)
Embassy contacts
U.S. Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 414 2200 (also U.S. Consulate General in Dubai: +971 4 309 4000). British Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 610 1100 (British Consulate in Dubai: +971 4 309 4444). Embassy of Canada, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 694 0300 (Canadian Consulate in Dubai: +971 4 404 8444). Australian Embassy, Abu Dhabi: +971 2 401 7500. Verify the current numbers and consular hours on each mission's official website before relying on them.
Notes
The UAE has excellent emergency services with very fast response times. Dubai Police app allows reporting incidents online. Hospital care is expensive — travel insurance is essential.