Is Dubai Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Dubai, is largely safe for solo female travelers. The city is one of the safest in the Middle East due to strict laws that are heavily enforced. Petty crime rates are considerably low and violent crime is rare. However, it's still a good idea to exercise common caution and aware of local customs and laws. It's especially important to respect local dress codes and public behavior regulations to avoid any unnecessary attention or issues.

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How safe is Dubai?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Dubai is recognized as a safe destination for solo female travelers, even at night. It has strict laws and highly effective law enforcement that together discourage crime. Street lighting is excellent and the city is well-monitored with security cameras. However, cultural norms regarding dress and behavior are different than in Western countries. While walking alone at night, it's important to respect these norms, stay aware of your surroundings and use common sense to avoid potential discomfort.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Dubai is renowned as one of the safest cities in the world. Public transportation, including buses, trams, and Dubai Metro, are highly secure with well-maintained infrastructure, CCTV surveillance and very rare instances of crime. Women-only sections in trains are also available, which promotes further safety and comfort. Hence, the journey is generally very safe for solo female travelers whist using public transportation in Dubai.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Dubai, being a popular global city, maintains a good level of safety measures. The local law enforcement is quite strict about public etiquettes and ensuring the safety of all visitors, especially women. Occasional instances of staring or unwanted attention can, however, occur especially in the more traditional areas. Despite these, most areas in Dubai are relatively free from street harassment, particularly in the city centers where the majority of tourists and expatriates stay.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, is considered one of the safest cities in the world. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing or purse-snatching are typically low in comparison to other global cities. However, as with any major city, it's always advised to stay vigilant, mindful of your belongings and avoid less crowded areas especially during late hours. Dubai police are very efficient and responsive which adds to the secure environment.
Tap water:

Tap water:Safe

Dubai's tap water undergoes a treatment process which includes desalinization and filtration, making it safe to drink. However, locals and travelers often prefer to drink bottled water due to concerns about the taste and quality of the tap water, which can be affected by the condition of the plumbing in certain buildings.

Is Dubai safe to travel?

4.7 /5

Based on 38 experiences

Nsam

Nsam

Cameroon

Solo travel experience

Dubai is an awesome place for any kind of vacation. And I enjoyed my stay there. It was amazing and the people I met were very friendly. I felt very safe throughout my entire stay I used the train and thier Uber for transportation The food wasn’t any much different as I stuck to KFC mostly

Posted: July 6, 2024
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Nilab

Nilab

Netherlands

Solo travel experience

It was very safe, not very cultural. Good for a city trip and for going out. If you like to do cultural things I would not spend a lot days here. It’s good for like a long weekend trip. For a woman on your own a bit boring maybe:

Posted: June 6, 2024
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Tabitha

Tabitha

Kenya

Solo travel experience

Dubai is a very beautiful place, 100% safe you can walk on the streets even at 2am. The food is so so good, with a-lot of cuisine choose from;I was actually spoilt for choice. Being a cosmopolitan city, you can enjoy a diverse range of cultures, languages, and food. The beaches are clean and very safe, with a good breeze and nice waves. The public transport is great, the bus and metro very functional and operate until midnight. Taxis are also available, but if you would like to save a few coins, hop onto the metro! For ladies, there is free alcohol for ladies on ladies nights..just check up the clubs offering free drinks for ladies! I had a blast with lots of free wine! However, during the winter months, November, December, January and February, it can get cold, especially at night.

Posted: April 23, 2024
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Mia

Mia (37)

Germany

Solo travel experience

For the most part, I felt safe.... There are many activities, depends on budget and personal preference. However in hot summer-months might be somewhat limited, because it gets hot for outdoor activities... Restaurants are mostly clean, the prices are ok to expensive...you can find restaurants, snack bars and fast food chains everywhere..... You can get rid of the budget quickly.... I stayed in Hostel... I used mostly Metro, sometimes Taxi, i walked also a lot...i used Google Maps to find spots

Posted: April 7, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
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Solo travel experience

I felt safe in Dubai, I could walk at 2am and still feel safe. I stayed there for 2 months apt is expensive if I want a good location. Food is good but I liked the food in sharjah better as it was more authentic. I did a few activities through viator and facebook. So met some cool people.

Posted: March 20, 2024
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Azin

Azin (25)

Iran

Solo travel experience

Dubai is very safe for women in general. I recommend traveling here even if you're solo. The public beaches aren't the perfect place tho. Some people stare at you awkwardly when you're in a bikini. So maybe you can try private beach clubs or sth

Posted: February 16, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
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Vesta

Vesta (24)

Lithuania

Solo travel experience

This city is ABSOLUTELY amazing! I was traveling solo and I really felt safe there. Though it was quite expensive, it's totally worth it! It's like a mini-Europe type of city with skyscrappers, and beautiful places to see! I totally recommend visiting it.

Posted: January 31, 2024Experienced: October, 2023
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Family travel experience

First time in Dubai during the summer - Encountered no safety problems or language barriers, everyone extremely friendly with a large expat population - Never ran out of things to do on a 10 day trip, highly recommend 1-2 days out to Abu Dhabi if time permits - Dubai is a generally expensive city, but you can cut costs by going in the low season (the summer) like I did. Be aware that it will mean going out to the beaches in the day virtually impossible as most of our outings were indoors

Posted: December 18, 2023
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Solo travel experience

Here in duabi as a female solo I felt pretty safe almost everywhere, I recommend it for sure as Tourism if you like the city life. If u're coming to work like I did just be prepared to start gradually & as well do ur research

Posted: December 14, 2023Experienced: July, 2021
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Vivienne

Vivienne (26)

United Kingdom

Solo travel experience

I had a great trip to Dubai recently. I have visited many times before but for this trip I was here for COP28 and to try different foods. I felt very safe in Dubai as a woman and protected - there’s lots of security and police around and people to help. I stayed in an Airbnb close to the metro station which was convenient to get around easily. The food varies from place to place dependent on your budget but overall there are strong safety standards for food and quality. The local Emirati people have been so friendly and hospitable and it was a fantastic experience this time. I would recommend Dubai for anyone regardless of budget.

Posted: December 11, 2023Experienced: December, 2023
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Is Dubai safe for women?

Safety rating

4.6 /5

Based on 16 experiences

Crime rates rating

1 /5

Based on 16 experiences

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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Guljahon

Guljahon

Dubai is very safe and comfortable city, we can walk at night, get taxis at reasonable prices , there are even special night beaches open to public, where there is always lifeguards and security. You can always feel safe in Dubai.

Posted: July 14, 2024
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Is Dubai safe right now?

Before your visit to Dubai, it's essential to check travel advisories for United Arab Emirates, including your home country's official travel advisory. These advisories can provide up-to-date information on safety, health, and any specific considerations for travelers.
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United States Travel AdvisoryExercise a high degree of caution

The United States Government advises exercising increased caution in the United Arab Emirates due to threats of missile or drone attacks and terrorism. Check the full travel advisory.
Last updated: July 13, 2023
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Canada's Travel AdvisoryExercise a high degree of caution

The Canadian Government advises exercising a high degree of caution in the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of terrorism. Check the full travel advisory.
Last updated: July 25, 2024
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Australia's Travel AdvisoryExercise a high degree of caution

The Australian Government advises exercising a high degree of caution in the UAE due to the threat of terrorism. Check the full travel advisory.
Last updated: May 14, 2024

Is Dubai worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 38 experiences

REGINA

REGINA

Taiwan

Solo travel experience

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
Things to do: 3/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 3/5
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Solo travel experience

Dubai is an amazing place to visit if you have money to splurge. Best time to visit This place is September to February. This city is all about creativity uniqueness and aesthetics. Your gallery can be full with pictures of these monuments and Backdrops.

Posted: June 8, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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