In case of an emergency, you can call the following numbers while anywhere in the UAE:

• 999 for Police
• 998 for Ambulance
• 997 for Fire Department (Civil Defence)
• 996 for Coastguard
• 995 for Find and Rescue
• 991 for electricity failure.

SOS - AD999 app

In Abu Dhabi, use Abu Dhabi Police’s AD999 app to report a fire, request for an ambulance or call the emergency helpline immediately by pressing the SOS button. The AD999 app is available on Google Play and App Store.

Watch these videos to learn more.

The DCAS SOS app

In Dubai, use the DCAS SOS app to request for emergency ambulance services from Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services. The app has an SOS (signal of distress) feature, which determines the exact location of the patient. It provides services for individuals, establishments and people of determination with hearing disabilities and visual disabilities. The DCAS SOS app is available on Google Play and App Store.

Read how the police is notified with the help of Advanced Mobile Location when a distress call is made.