While safety has been regarded as one of the biggest triumphs in this city, there’s no telling when danger could befall.
Here are some hotline numbers to keep in mind in various emergency situations, based on the DMs we have received in the past year
It’s always better to be safe than sorry!
All numbers are taken from official government sources unless stated otherwise.
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Emergency phone numbers to keep in mind
999 for Police
998 for Ambulance
997 for Fire Department (Civil Defence)
996 for Coastguard
991 for electricity failure
922 for water failure.
If you are a tourist in trouble, call Dubai Tourism Security on 8004438.
For specific crime scenarios:
Harassment or safety: contact the Dubai Police through their Al Ameen service  on 8004888 from within the UAE or on +9718004888 from outside the UAE
For cybercrimes, report online
For human trafficking
To report human trafficking, contact
Hotline for labour complaints: 8005005
Hotline for human trafficking issues: 8007283
For Domestic or Family violence
To report violence and abuse of women and children, contact
Ministry of Interior on tollfree hotline 116111
Community Development Authority- CDA on hotline:Â 800988
EWAA Shelter for Women and Children on hotline:Â 8007283
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children  on 800111
Other emirates:
Child protection centre in Sharjah on toll-free helpline number 800 700
Woman’s protection centre in Sharjah on toll-free helpline number 800 800 700
Hemaya Foundation for Children and Women – Ajman on hotline: 800himaya (800446292)
Aman Centre for Women and Children through RAK Police – 07-2356666
To report animal abuse, contact
Government:Â
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment on hotline 8003050
Dubai Municipality on hotline 800900
Other organisations (taken from outside):Â
Yanni Animal Welfare: +971 4 242 0660
K9 Friends: +971 (0)4 887 87 39 | Tel: +971 (0)50 274 1949
For consumer and community concerns
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