Dubai emergency services and other useful contacts for those making their home in Dubai

No-one plans an emergency and unfortunately they do happen. If you are setting up home in Dubai then you must know what to do in the event of one and how to contact Dubai emergency services.

Dubai emergency services are not as efficient as in western countries and you must keep this in mind before setting up home in Dubai. The ambulance system is used primarily for road traffic accidents so the usual way of getting to hospital is by car or taxi.

When setting up home in Dubai you should note where your nearest hospital is and what facilities they offer. Keep the number of a taxi service in case you need to get to hospital and also the numbers for Dubai emergency services.

Ambulance and Police – 999
Fire - 997
Road service (AAA) 800 4430

Setting up home in Dubai – other useful contacts

Water bottle delivery - 04 8845656
Gas bottle delivery - 050 6764318
Electricity and water - 991

BRITISH EMBASSY IN DUBAI
PO Box 65
Tel: (+971)(4) 309 4444
Fax: (+971)(4) 309 4301
visa.dubai@fco.gov.uk

UAE EMBASSY IN LONDON
30 Princes Gate,
London
SW7 1PT
Tel: 0870 005 6984
Fax: 020 75819616

It is always a good idea to keep numbers for Dubai emergency services at hand, particularly when you first make your home in Dubai.