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 1.3 out of 5.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 60 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: | 1.3/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.2/5 | 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?
United Arab Emirates
Super safe! I’m pretty sure it’s all over social media too how one leaves their car running with the engine on and nobody would dare try stealing it or even leaving your bag unattended is not really something to stress about
Posted: June 2, 2025
Liezel
Dubai
Dubai is a city where women can travel at ease. You can go out anytime of the day and night and no one will touch. Staring is normal especially if you are wearing something vulgar however cameras are everywhere and people are abiding the law so there is no need to worry about safety.
Posted: May 31, 2025
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, 2025Is United Arab Emirates worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 48 experiences from female travelers
Aleksandra
Republic of Serbia
Dubai, Couple travel
honestly it's hard to describe this experience. I really enjoyed my holiday but I didn't like Dubai itself. lots of entertainment and things to do but overall a terrible place in terms of how the city is built. the only really convenient way to get around is by car. the prices are high. everything there is made for one category of people, there is no niche. I was supposed to feel safe in Dubai but I didn't. there were no out of the ordinary situations but I felt anxious. the overall impression is: cool, definitely worth visiting once in a lifetime, but no desire to come there often
Posted: June 13, 2025
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, 2023Safety in United Arab Emirates
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