Under the ‘Forward Ecosystem’ pillar of ‘We the UAE 2031 Vision’, the UAE aims to become

1. the most secure and safe country in the world by ensuring security and safety for all, by using best competencies, cutting-edge systems and technology.
2. the best in the rule-of-law and in safeguarding human rights and dignity by preserving human rights and dignity through an advanced judicial and legislative system supported by the latest technology, by serving the society and by meeting the needs of the future.

Read about 

• Security and safety strategy - 2026
• Strategic plan for justice-2026.

Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database, has ranked 5 Emirati cities among the 10 safest in the world. The ranks are as follows:

• 1st - Abu Dhabi 
• 2nd - Ajman
• 3rd – Ras Al Khaimah
• 4th - Sharjah
• 5th - Dubai. 

According to Gallup’s Global Law and Order Report 2025, (PDF, 1 MB), 90 per cent of the population feels safe walking alone at night. 
The UAE’s Law and Order Index score is 88.
 
In the WJP Rule of Law Index 2025 report (PDF, 18 MB), the UAE is first in the MENA region and 37th globally for how the people of the UAE experience and perceive rule of law.