Dubai Emergency Telephone Numbers
Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals...
| Service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Police | 999 (emergency) 901 (non-emergency) |
| Ambulance | 998 / 999 |
| Fire Department | 997 |
| Coast Guard | 996 |
| Water Electricity (DEWA) | 991 Website |
The number 999 can be called from any telephone. The operator will speak English. Describe the nature of the emergency and follow instructions given.
Hospitals (Accident & Emergency)
In case of a medical emergency, go directly the nearest hospital's Accident & Emergency entrance.
| Government Hospitals | |
|---|---|
| Latifa Hospital (formerly Al Wasl Hospital) is a specialist hospital for women, children and high risk pregnancies At: Oud Metha Road, Al Jadaf |
Tel: 04 219 3000 Website |
| Dubai Hospital At: Corner of Baraha Street/Abu Bakkir Al Siddique Road, Al Baraha (Deira) |
Tel: 04 219 5000 Website |
| Rashid Hospital At: Oud Metha Road, Oud Metha |
Tel: 04 219 1000 Website |
| Private Hospitals | |
| American Hospital At: Between Movenpick Hotel and Al Nasr Leisureland, Oud Metha |
Tel: 04 336 7777 Website |
| Belhoul Specialty Hospital At: Al Khaleej Road, Al Baraha, Deira |
Tel: 04 214 0257 Website |
| Cedars - Jebel Ali International Hospital At: Near Free Zone Gate 2, Jebel Ali Free Zone |
Tel: 04 881 8816 Tel: 04 881 4000 Website |
| Medcare Hospital At: Across from Safa Park, Al Safa 1 |
Tel: 04 407 9111 |
| The City Hospital At: Healthcare City |
Tel: 04 435 9999 Tel: 800 4428 Website |
| Welcare Hospital At: Near Aviation College, Garhoud |
Tel: 800 4428 Website |
| Zulekha Hospital At: Across from Al Nahda Pond Park, Al Nahda 2 |
Tel: 04 267 8866 Website |
24 Hour Pharmacies
| Pharmacy | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy Ibn Sina Central At: Bur Dubai, Al Mankhool |
Tel: 04 355 6909 |
| Sondos Pharmacy At: Al Dhiyafah Street (near Belhoul Hospital), Satwa |
Tel: 04 346 0660 |
| Yara Pharmacy At: Rigga Street, Deira |
Tel: 04 222 5503 |
| Life Pharmacy At: Al Barsha Road, Jumeirah At: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl At: Rigga Street, Deira At: Nasr Square, Deira |
Tel: 04 344 1122 |
- For a list of pharmacies on night duty in Dubai: Click here
Road Service
- Arabian Automobile Association: 24 hour roadside assistance anywhere within the UAE (membership-based)
Tel: 800 4 900
Emergency Vets
Some veterinary surgeons do house calls or are open for emergencies.
Helplines in Dubai
| Service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Al Ameen (anonymous reporting of criminal activity) | Tel: 800 4888 |
| Dubai Foundation for Women and Children | Tel: 800 111 |
| Dubai Police Tourist Security Department | Tel: 800 4438 |
| Dubai Police Victim Support Programme | Tel: 800 8989 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Tel: 056 149 6292 Website |
| Al-Anon Family Support Group | Tel: 050 697 4393 |
| Consumer Rights | Tel: 600 545 555 |
Other Emergencies
In the event of a non-medical related emergency, contact the local Embassy for information. Most Embassies are located in Abu Dhabi, but there are local Consulates General offices in Dubai.
Further Information
- Useful numbers from Dubai Government: Click here