Is Abu Dhabi Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Abu Dhabi

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.6 /5

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.3 /5

Women living in Abu Dhabi 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 10 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.3/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Abu Dhabi?

Sabina

Sabina

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
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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
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Mikela

Mikela

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, 2024
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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, 2024
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Kat

Kat

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, 2024
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Lea

Lea

Abu Dhabi is one of the safest city in the world. It’s a city where you could forget your wallet or phone in the mall food court, and you’re almost certain to find it where you left it or have it returned to you by someone intact. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing and theft are uncommon. It’s generally safe for everyone to walk around late at night. Even public transportations has cameras so you’re safe even late nights.

Posted: July 4, 2024
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Is Abu Dhabi worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Elena

Elena

Russia

Group travel

I visited Abu Dhabi last March with my friend 🇦🇪 We stayed in “Traders Hotel” - it’s a 4 stars hotel on first coastline. We visited Yas Island for few times. I really recommend to visit there karting, Ferrari Park and Yas Waterworld. We had a lot of fun there! Also I can recommend Yas Marina Circut - they have only women days for entrance, so it feels more comfortable and safety even at night time. It was very hot there, so I can recommend you keep the walks for the evenings and use a good sunscreen! Don’t use very open clothes, not only for respecting the culture, but also for the protection of sun. Our breakfasts were included in our hotel reservation, so I can’t really recommend any good places. But fast food prices in the mall were definitely higher than in Moscow. We used taxi and public transport for moving in the city. Be ready - you can’t pay for public transport by card or cash, you have to buy a special transport card Hafilat, you can find it in the airport. I was enjoined my time in Abu Dhabi - sunny, clean and safe city. I’d love to come back there!

Posted: May 8, 2025Experienced: February, 2024
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Nastya

Nastya

Russia

Group travel

I was feeling safe during all the trip. You really need to visit Yas Marina Island: waterworld, karting, Yas formula one circuit, Ferrari world. By the way, only women can walk on the track for free. And there are discounts for women at the karting. The local food is not very tasty but there are lots of restaurants where you can eat. About money — I’ve spent about 1200 dollars I was staying at a very nice hotel called Traders Hotel, 4 stars I was traveling with my best female friend and we were talking a taxi or a bus

Posted: May 8, 2025
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Safety in United Arab Emirates

Frequently asked questions

Is Abu Dhabi safe?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Is Abu Dhabi safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Abu Dhabi?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Abu Dhabi?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Abu Dhabi?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Abu Dhabi?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Abu Dhabi?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Abu Dhabi?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Abu Dhabi?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Abu Dhabi?

Women living in Abu Dhabi consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5