Is Dubai Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Dubai

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.8 /5

Women living in Dubai consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.8 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 36 experiences

Safety rating:

4.8/5Very 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?

Liezel

Liezel

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
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Tasneem

Tasneem

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, 2025
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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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Is Dubai worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 48 experiences from female travelers

Aleksandra

Aleksandra

Republic of Serbia

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
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Maryam

Maryam

Iraq

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, 2023
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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 4.8 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