Helplines for tourists
Call from anywhere in the UAE.
- 999 for Police
- 998 for Ambulance
- 997 for Fire Department (Civil Defence).
In Abu Dhabi, call Abu Dhabi Tourism Police on +97128002626 or +97125127777
In Dubai, call Tourism Police on +971504538107.
Read more on handling emergencies.
Your embassy in the UAE
Telephone directories
For directory services, call on:
- 181 - if you have an Etisalat number or
- 199 - if you have a du number.
UAE government services and information
For information about UAE government's services, visit 171.ae or call on 171.
Updated on:
12 Jan 2026
