Checked and updated on 21 October 2026.
In an emergency in Dubai, call 999 for the police, 998 for an ambulance and 997 for the fire service. These numbers work anywhere in the UAE. For anything that is not an emergency, call Dubai Police on 901, 24 hours a day.
Emergency numbers in Dubai
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 999 |
| Ambulance | 998 |
| Fire and civil defence | 997 |
| Coast guard | 996 |
| Search and rescue | 995 |
| Electricity failure (DEWA in Dubai) | 991 |
Source: UAE Government portal, Handling emergencies.
Dubai Police: should you call 999 or 901?
Call 999 when you need the police urgently: a crime in progress, a serious accident or someone in danger. Call 901 for everything else. It is Dubai Police’s non-emergency line, open 24 hours, for questions, reports and services such as traffic fines.
- Email: mail@dubaipolice.gov.ae
- Al Ameen, Dubai Police’s confidential line for reporting security concerns: 800 4444
- Smart Police Stations are self-service police stations where you can report incidents and use police services without staff. Dubai Police lists them at locations including City Walk, Dubai Design District and Al Muraqqabat.
Police stations in Dubai
Dubai Police answers enquiries for all of its police stations on 901, so you do not need a separate number for each station. If you need to go in person, these are the main stations and where to find them.
| Police station | Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Naif Police Station | Naif Road, Naif, Deira | Map |
| Al Muraqqabat Police Station | Salah Al Din Road, Al Muraqqabat, Deira | Map |
| Al Qusais Police Station | Beirut Street, Al Twar | Map |
| Al Rashidiya Police Station | Al Rashidiya | Map |
| Bur Dubai Police Station | Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Al Jafiliya, Bur Dubai | Map |
| Al Raffa Police Station | Behind the Golden Cinema, Al Souq Al Kabeer, Bur Dubai | Map |
| Al Barsha Police Station | Al Khail Road, Al Barsha South | Map |
| Al Quoz Police Station | Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 | Map |
| Nad Al Sheba Police Station | Nad Al Sheba Road, Nad Al Sheba | Map |
| Al Khawaneej Police Station | Al Khawaneej | Map |
| Jebel Ali Police Station | Jebel Ali | Map |
| Hatta Police Station | Hatta | Map |
| Ports Police Station | Serves Port Rashid and Dubai’s ports | Map |
Station locations from 2GIS and Wikipedia. Phone numbers from Dubai Police.
Police station details
Medical help
For a medical emergency, call 998 for an ambulance. Dubai’s main government hospitals have emergency departments open 24 hours, including Rashid Hospital, Dubai Hospital, Latifa Hospital (for women and children) and Hatta Hospital. For non-urgent medical questions, the Dubai Health Authority’s free number is 800 342.
Hospital treatment is not free for visitors, so keep your travel insurance details with you.
Other useful numbers
| For | Number |
|---|---|
| Dubai Police, non-emergency (24 hours) | 901 |
| Al Ameen, confidential security concerns | 800 4444 |
| Dubai Health Authority, medical questions | 800 342 |
| RTA: metro, buses, taxis and roads | 800 9090 |
| DEWA: electricity and water failures | 991 |
Your embassy or consulate
Embassy and consulate numbers change, so check them with your own government before you travel. For example, British nationals can use GOV.UK: UAE and US citizens the US Embassy and Consulate in the UAE.
Lost or stolen bank cards
Call your bank straight away, using the number on its website or app, or on the back of another card. If you need a police report for your insurance or bank, contact Dubai Police on 901.
How to dial Dubai phone numbers
| Calling | What to dial | Example |
|---|---|---|
| A Dubai landline from abroad | +971 4, then the 7-digit number (drop the 0 of 04) | +971 4 123 4567 |
| A Dubai landline from inside the UAE | 04, then the 7-digit number | 04 123 4567 |
| A UAE mobile from abroad | +971, then the number without its first 0 | +971 50 123 4567 |
| A UAE mobile from inside the UAE | The full number, starting 05 | 050 123 4567 |
| Emergency and short numbers | Just the number | 999, 901 |
Dubai emergency numbers: frequently asked questions
What is the emergency number in Dubai?
Call 999 for the police, 998 for an ambulance and 997 for the fire service. They work anywhere in the UAE.
What is the Dubai Police non-emergency number?
901. It is open 24 hours for questions, reports and services that are not emergencies.
How do I contact Naif Police Station?
Call Dubai Police on 901 and ask for Naif Police Station, or go in person: it is on Naif Road in Naif, Deira. In an emergency, call 999.
Do I need a police report for lost items?
Your insurer or bank may ask for one. Contact Dubai Police on 901 to report a loss and ask how to get a report.
Sources
- UAE Government portal: Handling emergencies
- Dubai Media Office: Al Ameen service (toll-free 800 4444, SMS 4444)
- Dubai Police: Contact us
- Dubai Police: Smart Police Stations
- Gulf News: 999 vs 901
- Gulf News: Dial DHA for medical queries
- Gulf News: Government hospitals’ emergency departments
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