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 for female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 51 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Just got back from Dubai and honestly, I felt super safe and welcome the whole time—even wandering around random side streets or alleys on my own. Of course I checked out the common must-see spots (Burj Khalifa, desert tour, etc.), but what I loved most was chatting with locals and diving into the cultural side of the city! That exchange made the trip way more meaningful than just ticking attractions off a list, you know 🙂‍↔️ Getting around was easy with metro + taxis, and you can make it work on pretty much any budget depending on where you stay and eat. I think it‘s best to stay near the attractions you want to visit and then take the metro accordingly. Tickets aren‘t expensive; just get a NOL card.

Posted: September 2, 2025
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My trip to Dubai was mostly for the purpose of visiting an exhibition, and it was completely safe while I was at the exhibition. And I had a bunch of friends there, so I didn't feel insecure or experienced anything, but now there were small parts where I was alone, There were people who bothered me or were embarrassed to talk to each other, even on the street, but it wasn't too annoying. My experience was like this once or twice, or in clubs, especially, the situation was like they were coming towards you and they didn't have that prestige. But there were also locations that were all very good. For example, I would go to a nice beach and try to connect with you there But if you didn't show any interest, I wouldn't insist and you could enjoy your time. I spent nearly 1,500 euros there, and my trip was basically a little bit lux

Posted: July 26, 2025
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The best time to go there is around May activities are cheaper since it’s the beginning of summer December its a little bit expensive I gelt safe all the time. There are alot of activities from brunches,museums,desert safari,burj khalifa

Posted: July 5, 2025Experienced: April, 2024
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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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How safe is Dubai for women?

Local safety index

4.7 /5

Based on 48 local experiences

Local crime index

1.2 /5

Based on 48 local experiences

Very safe for women and families. Yes, there are certain areas where I would not go at night or alone, but that’s only a few residential neighborhoods. Majority of the places are extremely safe and you can see the police patrolling at night even in the deserts!

Posted: October 21, 2025
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I traveled Dubai in the summer and did many activities during the evening or night. Felt very safe the entire time. The people are very friendly and respectful. Public transport, taxis, and walking around were all comfortable, even in some random side streets and alleys. Just keep in mind to dress modestly and respect local customs as well.

Posted: September 2, 2025
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Dubai is amazing. Don't visit secluded places, follow your track, enjoy the views and stay relaxed! Dubai is perfect place for a solo woman traveler, public transport is amazing, taxis are safe, enormous food options are available. Just don't go out of your way to see or do something that might look exciting but your heart is the ready for!

Posted: September 1, 2025
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so far it's the country I feel most safe in thanks to the strict laws enforced here. when compared to the other places I've been to, it's a comfortable place to stay in and not worry constantly about being in danger.

Posted: August 24, 2025
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Very safe for women. Didn’t have any negative experiences! In fact, the men were incredibly kind and generous. One of them even offered to pay for my groceries. Asking for help as a foreigner was very easy.

Posted: August 22, 2025
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