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 53 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.9/5 | 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?
Tasneem
Dubai
Dubai is one of the safest places to be, as a woman I still recommend solo traveling ladies to stay cautious and avoid meeting people in private places, always meet strangers in public places like malls and restaurants or even tourist attractions.
Posted: March 30, 2025Dubai
Dubai is the safest city in the world!!!! So many times I walk alone in dark alleys at 2am and felt very very safe. It’s really the best place to be a female solo traveler. I don’t have anything to write anymore.
Posted: March 16, 2025
Vicky
Dubai
Dubai is a safe place, people are nice and friendly. It's my first time in Dubai and I feel safe, and there are beautiful places to visit! If you need to know something you can just ask me and I will give you my recommendations.
Posted: March 7, 2025
Sana
Dubai
It’s one of the safest city/country in the world. As a women you never need to worry about anything. People are nice and generous as well. However if you’re traveling here you should just research and avoid the overly crowded areas.
Posted: March 3, 2025Downtown Dubai
The UAE is the safest place ever. You can go outside alone, and you can bring your phone and bag without anyone touching your belongings. The penalties here are severe, with three months in prison and deportation for crimes.
Posted: March 1, 2025
Nishan
Downtown Dubai
Downtown dubai, even dubai generally is one of the safest city compared to the other cities I stayed or lived. I can go out at 1am and take a walk alone, enjoy the quiet and there is no fear of being mugged or robbed or harrassed.
Posted: February 28, 2025
Srilatha
Dubai
Dubai is a Very safe place . It is very easy and safe to walk around at night and police are always accessible in case of emergency. People are helpful and u can report crime quickly if something happens.
Posted: February 18, 2025
Sunayna
Dubai
Dubai was overall safe in my experience, if you are careful. However, I was being approached in uncomfortable ways by guys, and touched inappropriately in a crowded space after the new year celebration:(
Posted: February 14, 2025Abu Dhabi
Really safe actually. Cameras are there almost everywhere in public and there's always police around to check on streets and local buses if people are following the rules. If you avoid certain seculuded places you will be totally fine alone. I'm not a local but I've lived in this city my entire life.
Posted: February 1, 2025
Jessie
Dubai
Dubai is totally safe and a lot of helpful people around. Public transportation can get cramped but is still very safe. You can always ask a stranger for directions and will definitely help you out. Expats are every where and for sure you’ll get someone who can soeak your language.
Posted: January 31, 2025Is United Arab Emirates worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 42 experiences from female travelers
Abu Dhabi, Family travel
Abu Dhabi has to be the safest city I've ever been to! Left my wallet in a park and drove somewhere else. Came back to find it intact exactly where I left it more than 1 hr later! The food was also amazing and verrrrryy international. The weather in August is extremely hot outside. Either stay indoors or don't travel at that time. UAE is generally much better in the winter.
Posted: April 12, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Dubai, Solo travel
I felt safe. In general, it’s possible to reach popular places by public transport. It’s also affordable to rent a car, if you’d like. In my opinion, there is no lots of things to do, you can visit high recommended places in 4-5 days
Posted: March 30, 2025Meet locals in United Arab Emirates
Amna
About Me
hello lovely ladies i have been living in dubai since 2 years now and i can be your 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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Tina
About Me
Hi dear. It’s moe Tina Mongolian living in Dubai and solo travels hope see you soon
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