Is United Arab Emirates Safe for Women? Crime Rate in United Arab Emirates
Safety rating
Women living in United Arab Emirates consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in United Arab Emirates consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 30 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.5/5 | Very Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.9/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Is United Arab Emirates safe for women?
Mikela
Abu Dhabi
Abu dhabi has been on the list of safest places for women time and time again. I do a lot of moving around in taxis and I always feel safe. The only time I don't feel safe is if ons of the taxi drivers want to marry me.
Posted: October 16, 2024Dubai
Dubai is a heaven for safety. You will never walk down a street in any part of the world with the kind of confidence you'd have here. Law enforcement authorities are very strict here. Most city areas and shops, restaurants are open till 3 am. In the tourist hotspots and hotel areas they're even open 24/7. However, avoid bachelor (read single men immigrant) areas like karama, satwa, international city if you mind cat calling for 'revealing' clothes because hookers are popular in those areas. You're still safe and one confident look would shut them up. Apart from that, nothing else to worry about. The city goes out of its way to accomodate for safety by having women taxis, dedicated police and sometimes even special privileges like less waiting time in lines for women. Hope you have a good time here!
Posted: October 9, 2024Dubai
Very safe Feel free to come as long as you follow all the rules and regulations you are fine I feel safe to be out alone at any hour of the night I have never felt this way in any other country
Posted: September 15, 2024Dubai
Glad to call Dubai my home. Its the safest city for women, even in the evening. You can leave valuables in a place for hours without it being stolen. The police are highly reliable and not corrupt. The government leverages the technology on fighting crimes. Public transport is very safe, and highly motored by the police. The only thing any women should worry about are creepy stares.
Posted: August 22, 2024
Dahlia
Dubai
Dubai is so safe that even if i want to go out at 2 am and be in the streets i know im safe and the police is so fast in responding if ever needed. This city is where i was born and raised and i can never recommend a better safe place. Feel free to ask me anything!
Posted: August 14, 2024Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is generally safe but if being stared at by certain group of men can make you feel comfortable. This is especially true in industrial areas. Although I think that’s the most that they can do to you and it’s less likely you’ll get attacked or any other suchlike instances
Posted: July 29, 2024Dubai
Any space in Dubai has CCTV, laws in Dubai severely reprimand insults, misbehaviours and crimes. I've been living in Dubai for 1.5 years and I've socialized days and nights with women. I've never experienced any insecurity issue. My friends also never referred any.
Posted: July 18, 2024
Guljahon
Dubai
Dubai is very safe and comfortable city, we can walk at night, get taxis at reasonable prices , there are even special night beaches open to public, where there is always lifeguards and security. You can always feel safe in Dubai.
Posted: July 14, 2024
Kat
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is a very safe city, where women can have a good time without worries. It is however a conservative muslim country and people tend to dress a bit more modestly, especially inside malls (eg: no bikini or booty shorts).
Posted: July 10, 2024Dubai
Extremely safe for women. Crime rate is low and as far as you are restful of the culture it’s good. Avoid Public displays of affection, and drugs. You can enjoy the nightlife and be outside all night.. no issues at all
Posted: July 7, 2024Is United Arab Emirates worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 37 experiences from female travelers
Mariana
Romania
United Arab Emirates, Solo travel
I felt extremely safe, even when I was wearing a more modern dress. Out of respect for the culture, I did try to dress more conservatively but did not encounter any weird looks, cat calling or open flirting from locals. I would recommend in Dubai to stay in Downtown as you can easily reach all the touristic attractions. Marina is also very nice, you are close to the Palm. Use the subway, the traffic is insane and can add up in terms of costs.
Posted: October 27, 2024Dubai, Solo travel
It wasn't good for me; it was too hot and not safe. But the food was good. The hotel was scary, and I couldn't go out because of the hot weather. I went to the cinema and watched "The Dancing River." I did a lot of shopping. I went there with my friend.
Posted: August 8, 2024Experienced: July, 2019Meet locals in United Arab Emirates
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