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Emergency contacts in Dubai

4 emergency services in Dubai you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. Police

General emergency police line. Operators speak English.

Service: Police
Number: 999

2. Ambulance

Emergency medical services across all emirates.

Service: Medical
Number: 998
When to call: State your location clearly — use the nearest landmark or hotel name.

3. Fire Brigade

Fire and civil defence emergencies.

Service: Fire
Number: 997

4. General Emergency

Single emergency number connecting police, ambulance and fire.

Service: Emergency
Number: 112

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