United Arab Emirates (AE)
The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah — that has transformed from a pearl-diving and fishing economy into one of the world's most modern and cosmopolitan nations within a single generation.
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Region: Middle East
Language: Arabic
Currency: AED (د.إ)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 78)
Emergency: 999
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
999
Police
999
Fire Brigade
997
Ambulance
998
Poison Control
800 424 (Dubai Poison Control)
Mental Health
Tawasol: 800 4673 (free, 24/7, Arabic/English)
Domestic Violence
800 111 (Ministry of Community Development — free)
Child Protection
800 CHILD (800 24453)
Road Assistance
AAA (Abu Dhabi): 800 4000. Emirates Motor Company breakdown: 800 ROADSIDE. Your car insurance provider (Oman Insurance, AXA, RSA) will have a 24/7 breakdown line.
How to call emergency services in United Arab Emirates
999 works from any mobile without credit. State emirate, location (nearest landmark or Google Maps pin), and nature of emergency. Operators speak Arabic and English.