Is Dubai Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Dubai

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.7 /5

Women living in Dubai consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.2 /5

Women living in Dubai 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 34 experiences

Safety rating:

4.7/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.7/5Very Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.9/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.2/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Dubai?

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
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Vicky

Vicky

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
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Sana

Sana

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, 2025
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Srilatha

Srilatha

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
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Sunayna

Sunayna

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, 2025
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Jessie

Jessie

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, 2025
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Dubai is generally safe place. I am an expat and been here for 17 years. I have never encountered any crime or anything like that. However like any city its always wise to take precautions. Avoid isolated areas late at night, stay aware of surroundings and follow local customs and law.

Posted: January 31, 2025
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Tara

Tara

Dubai is so wonderful city I love Dubai you can safe travel and see many interesting places here. Also if you like go to shopping and desert you will love that city. You can go to the beach. There have only women and children day in the beach.

Posted: January 30, 2025
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Very safe! It is one of the only places in the world where you can walk alone at night without overthinking. I'd, however, recommend being a bit careful staying in the non-main areas of Dubai like Nahda, Deira, etc, where catcalling could be a little bit of an issue.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Dubai is very safe, and walking around at 3 am poses no problem even if you’re alone. In certain areas you can even leave your valuable belongings unattended and you’d come back to find them untouched. There are specific areas (industrial areas generally) that can make you feel a bit comfortable walking around them at night, mainly due to the sheer number of men walking around, but none would actually dare to cross your path, it’s just the general discomfort we normally experience around a large number of men in one place. I’d say Dubai and UAE in general is by far the safest place I’ve been to.

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Is Dubai worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 43 experiences from female travelers

Wissam

Wissam

Algeria

Solo travel

My first international trip was to Dubai (united Arabic Emirates) . This country especially Dubai is a safe city where the girl can go out at midnight with no fear. The food there is good. About transportation: don't take Taxi everytime because it's more expensive. Use metro or the bus . If anyone going there don't miss sheikh zayed mosque in Abu Dhabi

Posted: February 16, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Family travel

Dubai is hands down the safest city I've ever visited! (For us Ladies at least) If you're looking for a place to unwind, have a good time, and indulge in some luxury, Dubai is definitely the spot.I had the pleasure of visiting Dubai for the first time in June 2024, and I been there 3 times since then because I just can't get enough of this incredible city. I can't recommend it enough!

Posted: February 5, 2025
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Meet locals in Dubai

Sariyyah

Sariyyah

About Me

Hi! My name is Saya, and I’m a DJ with a great love for music, travel, and new experiences. Dubai is one of those places I keep coming back to. Every time I visit, this city reveals something new to me, but I feel like there’s still so much more to discover! I’m someone who values every moment of life and strives to fill it with bright experiences. My favorite activity in my free time is shopping — I could spend hours picking out something new and interesting. I also love drawing, reading books, and I’m fascinated by numerology, which helps me better understand myself and the world around me. I enjoy good food and trying different flavors. I dream of traveling the world. I’m interested in meeting new people and discovering new places. Life to me is a journey full of new experiences and discoveries. I’m friendly, open to communication, and always happy to make new connections! I appreciate the kind people who treat me very well.

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Leylla

Leylla

About Me

I’m 24, from Macedonia. Natonally: Turkish Born in İtaly Raised in Mk Catmom 😻 Animelover

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Safety in United Arab Emirates

Frequently asked questions

Is Dubai safe?

Women living in Dubai consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Is Dubai safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Dubai consider walking alone at night to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Dubai?

Women living in Dubai consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Dubai?

Women living in Dubai consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Dubai?

Women living in Dubai consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Dubai consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Dubai?

Women living in Dubai 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 Dubai?

Women living in Dubai consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Dubai?

Women living in Dubai consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Dubai?

Women living in Dubai consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5