Emergency Numbers in the UAE
The UAE has no single emergency number for every service. Call police 999, ambulance 998 and fire 997.
Emergency numbers
Helplines and non-emergency numbers
- Police non-emergency (Dubai) 901
Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: United Arab Emirates. Numbers can change; if you live in the UAE, check with your local authority.
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Emergency numbers in every country
Police, ambulance and fire numbers side by side, for when you travel.
Emergency numbers in the UAE: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in the UAE?
The UAE has no single emergency number for every service. Call police 999, ambulance 998 and fire 997.
What is the ambulance number in the UAE?
For an ambulance in the UAE, call 998.
What is the police number in the UAE?
To reach the police in the UAE, call 999.
What is the fire service number in the UAE?
For the fire service in the UAE, call 997.
Does 112 work in the UAE?
112 is not an emergency number in the UAE. Call 999 instead, and do not count on 112 being passed on.
Does 911 work in the UAE?
911 is not an emergency number in the UAE. Call 999 instead, and do not count on 911 being passed on.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first: the address, a landmark or what you can see. Then say what happened, how many people are hurt and whether anyone is in danger. Answer the questions, follow the instructions and stay on the line until the operator says you can hang up.
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