Emergency
Numbers to save today
Police 999, ambulance 998, fire 997 and coastguard 996 work from any phone in any emirate, with or without credit. Below them, every helpline and per-emirate service.
999PoliceCrimes, road accidents & all emergencies, anywhere in the UAE998AmbulanceMedical emergencies; air ambulance can be dispatched if needed997Fire / Civil DefenceFires and rescue situations996CoastguardMarine accidents & emergencies at sea (National Guard)995Search & RescueFind-and-rescue operations nationwide991Electricity FailurePower failures and electrical emergencies992Water FailureWater supply emergencies
Helplines
Every helpline
Nationwide numbers first, then each emirate.
901Police (non-emergency)Non-urgent police enquiries (Dubai)600 590 000Labour Claims (MOHRE)Workplace injuries must be reported by the employer within 24 hours116 111Child ProtectionMinistry of Interior Child Protection Centre, free, 24/7800 1222Consumer ProtectionMinistry of Economy, consumer complaints800 111 11Health Hotline (MOHAP)Ministry of Health & Prevention, fake/harmful medicines, health info800 4673 (HOPE)Mental Support LineNational mental support helpline5999Emergency SMS (People of Determination)Text message emergency reporting
By emirate
Abu Dhabi
800 2626Abu Dhabi Police, Aman (security reporting)Confidential community security channel800 500Istijaba, Health emergency operations (DoH)Urgent inpatient medical requests across the emirate800 555TAMM Government ServicesAll Abu Dhabi Government services, one number800 72233Car breakdown assistanceRoadside help800 2332Water & electricity, Abu Dhabi (TAQA)Distribution faults in Abu Dhabi region800 9008Water & electricity, Al Ain (TAQA)Distribution faults in Al Ain regionAppAD999 AppSOS button for police, ambulance & fire, Abu Dhabi Police app
By emirate
Dubai
901Dubai Police (non-emergency)Enquiries, minor incidents, tourist police800 4888Al Ameen, confidential security reportingDubai Police community reporting, also WhatsAppAppDCAS SOS AppDubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, SOS with GPS location991 / +971 4 601 9999DEWA emergencies24/7 electricity & water contact centre800 900Dubai MunicipalityFood safety (foodpoisoning@dm.gov.ae), public health, sanitation800 9090RTA, Roads & TransportMetro, buses, taxis, parking, Salik600 545555Ahlan Dubai, Consumer rightsDepartment of Economy & Tourism consumer protection+971 56 682 4343Dubai Coast GuardMarine emergencies in Dubai waters800 4438Dubai Tourism Security (tourists)Dedicated help for visitors
By emirate
Ajman
By emirate
Umm Al Quwain
By emirate