Emergency Info

United Arab Emirates

Essential emergency contacts, embassy information, and helplines for travelers in United Arab Emirates.

Emergency Numbers

Police
999
Ambulance
998
Fire
997
The European emergency number 112 also works in United Arab Emirates and will connect you to emergency services.

Embassies & Consulates

Diplomatic missions of major English-speaking countries in United Arab Emirates. Contact your embassy if you lose your passport, are arrested, or need emergency citizen services.

United States
+1-202-501-4444
Overseas Citizens Services (24/7)
Embassy
Embassies District, Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4
Official Site
Consulate General — Dubai
United Kingdom
+44-20-7008-5000
FCDO Consular Assistance (24/7)
Embassy — Dubai
Al Seef RoadBur DubaiNear to Dubai CreeksidePO Box 65, Dubai, Dubai
Official Site
Embassy — Abu Dhabi
Al Hisn Street, Al Markaziyah West, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, PO Box 248
Official Site
Canada
+1-613-996-8885
Emergency Watch (24/7, collect calls accepted)
Embassy — Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Trade Towers (Abu Dhabi Mall), West Tower, 9th Floor, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Official Site
Embassy
Abu Dhabi Trade Towers (Abu Dhabi Mall), West Tower
Official Site
Consulate General — Dubai
19th Floor, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Official Site
Australia
+61-2-6261-3305
Consular Emergency Centre (24/7)
Embassy
Al Muhairy Centre, Zayed the First Street
Official Site
New Zealand
+64-4-439-8000
MFAT Emergency Line (24/7)
Embassy — Abu Dhabi
International Tower, Capital Centre
Official Site
Ireland
+353-1-408-2000
DFA Duty Officer (24/7)
Embassy
Al Yasat Street off 6th Street Al Bateen
Official Site

Lost or Stolen Credit Cards

Call your card issuer immediately if your card is lost or stolen. These global emergency numbers accept collect calls from abroad.

Visa
+1-303-967-1096
Global Emergency (collect call accepted)
Mastercard
+1-636-722-7111
Global Emergency (collect call accepted)
American Express
+1-336-393-1111
Global Emergency (collect call accepted)
Discover
+1-801-902-3100
Global Emergency (collect call accepted)
Diners Club
+1-303-799-1504
Global Emergency (collect call accepted)

Be Prepared

Keep Copies of Documents
Carry photocopies (or phone photos) of your passport, visa, travel insurance policy, and flight itinerary. Store digital copies in your email or cloud storage.
Save Emergency Numbers Offline
Screenshot this page or write down key numbers. Mobile data may not be available when you need help most.
Travel Insurance
Ensure your policy covers medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and lost/stolen belongings. Keep your policy number and claims phone number accessible.
Language Barrier
Download an offline translation app before you travel. In an emergency, hospital or police staff may not speak English.

What Your Embassy Can Help With

They Can Help With
  • Issuing emergency travel documents if your passport is lost or stolen
  • Providing lists of local doctors, lawyers, and interpreters
  • Contacting family or friends on your behalf in an emergency
  • Visiting you if you are detained or arrested
  • Assistance if you are a victim of a serious crime
They Cannot Help With
  • Paying your hotel, medical, or legal bills
  • Getting you out of jail or overriding local laws
  • Investigating crimes (that's the local police)
  • Providing legal advice or acting as your lawyer
  • Arranging employment or accommodation
Emergency numbers source: EmergencyNumberAPI (ODbL). Embassy data sourced from Wikidata and official government directories. Credit card hotlines are global numbers published by each card network. Always verify contact details before traveling.