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 /5

Women living in Dubai consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 26 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:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

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 Dubai?

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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Farah

Farah

Dubai is the safest country in the world for women without a doubt. I lived there for 15 years and never experienced a issue of safety outside. I never felt unsafe or in danger ever. There are cameras everywhere and police cars. At any sign of violence people are thrown in jail so no one plays around.

Posted: December 27, 2024
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Being alone women here is safe here . You can wear what you want you can do what you want. If you have job and accommodation, you re so lucky and you should stay at Dubai. Because the rules are so strict

Posted: December 25, 2024
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Amna

Amna

verrrry veryyyy safe believe me its the best place you can ever be in i live here for many years and this is the safest city on the the planet earth as a girl do not think or take a second to think about your security you are very safe here

Posted: December 14, 2024
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Dubai is a heaven for safety. You will never walk down a street in any part of the world with the kind of confidence you'd have here. Law enforcement authorities are very strict here. Most city areas and shops, restaurants are open till 3 am. In the tourist hotspots and hotel areas they're even open 24/7. However, avoid bachelor (read single men immigrant) areas like karama, satwa, international city if you mind cat calling for 'revealing' clothes because hookers are popular in those areas. You're still safe and one confident look would shut them up. Apart from that, nothing else to worry about. The city goes out of its way to accomodate for safety by having women taxis, dedicated police and sometimes even special privileges like less waiting time in lines for women. Hope you have a good time here!

Posted: October 9, 2024
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Very safe Feel free to come as long as you follow all the rules and regulations you are fine I feel safe to be out alone at any hour of the night I have never felt this way in any other country

Posted: September 15, 2024
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Glad to call Dubai my home. Its the safest city for women, even in the evening. You can leave valuables in a place for hours without it being stolen. The police are highly reliable and not corrupt. The government leverages the technology on fighting crimes. Public transport is very safe, and highly motored by the police. The only thing any women should worry about are creepy stares.

Posted: August 22, 2024
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Dahlia

Dahlia

Dubai is so safe that even if i want to go out at 2 am and be in the streets i know im safe and the police is so fast in responding if ever needed. This city is where i was born and raised and i can never recommend a better safe place. Feel free to ask me anything!

Posted: August 14, 2024
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Any space in Dubai has CCTV, laws in Dubai severely reprimand insults, misbehaviours and crimes. I've been living in Dubai for 1.5 years and I've socialized days and nights with women. I've never experienced any insecurity issue. My friends also never referred any.

Posted: July 18, 2024
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Is Dubai worth visiting?

Travel rating

4 /5

based on 40 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

It wasn't good for me; it was too hot and not safe. But the food was good. The hotel was scary, and I couldn't go out because of the hot weather. I went to the cinema and watched "The Dancing River." I did a lot of shopping. I went there with my friend.

Posted: August 8, 2024Experienced: July, 2019
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REGINA

REGINA

Taiwan

Solo travel

In 2023 was my first solo trip to Dubai, I didn’t really fully enjoy. I figured it’s probably because I didn’t make friends. I felt so lonely. So I thought I should give it a try again this year. And I’m hoping to make friends

Posted: July 21, 2024
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Meet locals in Dubai

Nawar

Nawar

About Me

Salam! I have been to amazing places in this world, met wonderful people, and made international friends, so I'm always looking for the next amazing thing. I'm based in Dubai, let's chat if you're visiting :)

Speaking

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Rashmi

Rashmi

About Me

Happy go lucky soul who loves to explore and enjoy life as it comes! I love to eat to my heart's content - no compromise on that 😋 Dancing is my preferred choice of workout. Cows have a special place in my heart ♥️

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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 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 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 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 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 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 out of 5