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 4.8 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 1.2 out of 5.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 58 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.2/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is United Arab Emirates?
YamY
United Arab Emirates
I have been living in Dubai for the last 20 years, fortunately, have never experienced any kind of safety issues. This is one of the safest places to be for women. Tip: follow the rules and you are safe.
Posted: May 26, 2025
Ayemen
Ajman
I have been staying here for over 25 years now and have seen Ajman develop over the years. It has always been the less crowded side of the UAE and there are new beautiful residential places with many good restaurants at good locations. The beaches are underated and corniche is my favourite place to visit over the weekend.
Posted: May 25, 2025
Sabina
Abu Dhabi
I will say it’s the safest place. I can walk mid night alone, no issues but being a women yes people might approach you with another intention when they see you alone but once you refuse they go on their own way.
Posted: May 11, 2025
Samiya
United Arab Emirates
Maybe everyone knows about uae’s law and safety rates, eventhough i’ll tell u about it , i went there in march at the age of 17 not adults yet, and i went there alone, i go to restaurants alone, i walk alone, i went to street markets, i went to safari and i walk at 3 a.m which is crazy night alone, it was alll fun ,SAFEST place in the worls
Posted: April 28, 2025United Arab Emirates
I have been living in the United Arab Emirates for at least 10 years now. I would like to say it's a pretty safe country in my experience of living here all these years. Nonetheless, we ladies have to stay safe wherever we are.. secluded experiences may happen
Posted: April 20, 2025Is United Arab Emirates worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 47 experiences from female travelers
Maryam
Iraq
Dubai, Family travel
It’s very safe i walked around at all times alone every time . You will not fell afraid for any thing it’s so clean and safe and you ll be able to move around freely at all times which i liked the. Most
Posted: May 21, 2025Experienced: March, 2023Meet locals in United Arab Emirates
Cuca
About Me
Big fan of aiport vibes and trying to collect as many passport stamps as possible. I'd like to say im someone,chill, reliable, caring and up for anything I like slow mornings, and chaotic nights. Can't resist saying "yes" to random adventures so If you’re chill, funny, or just have good music taste, we’ll probably vibe.
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Amna
About Me
hello lovely ladies i have been living in dubai since 2 years now and i can be your host guide,friend , city explorer , if you want to be together and not feel alone here 🩵 for me its always an adventure showing around and showing new people what dubai has got and how amazing it is , reach out to me let me make your travel /explore unforgetable 💕 by providing with all what's in my best power to help you as a tourist /traveller i belong from a city where its considered that guests are good luck to you 😀
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