EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Travel tips

When you’re in Dubai, it’s crucial to know the emergency numbers so you can get help quickly if needed. Here is a summary of the main emergency contacts:

Font: 999

    • The 999 number is used to contact the police in an emergency. This includes crimes, traffic accidents, and any other situation requiring immediate police intervention.

    • Dubai police offer a dedicated service to tourists for problems such as lost phones or bags. This service is available 24/7 on 901 or by email.

The Dubai police force is famous for its fleet of luxury vehicles, including supercars.

Ambulance: 998

  • For medical emergencies requiring an ambulance, the number 998 is used. This number is designed to provide rapid assistance in the event of serious health problems.
  • Hospitals and health care facilities are available to visitors.

Firefighters: 997

  • The fire service can also be reached on 997. In the event of fire or situations requiring the intervention of the fire department, this is the number to call.

Coast Guard: 996

Power failure: 991

And last but not least, the water failure service: 922