{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-arab-emirates/dubai","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T15:42:12.597Z","place":{"city":"Dubai","country":"United Arab Emirates","countryCode":"AE","lat":25.07725,"lon":55.30927},"safety":{"score":44,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":32,"confidence":0.65,"caps":[{"max":44,"reason":"Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel"}],"databaseScore":44,"travellerSentiment":{"score":91,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel very safe walking around Dubai day and night, citing low street crime and strong security presence, though some express frustration over scams and strict laws.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":86,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":91,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":30,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":79,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":76,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":3,"label":"Reconsider Travel","updated":"Sat, 29 Aug 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/united-arab-emirates-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-24T14:52:23Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":3,"label":"Avoid non-essential travel","updated":"2026-09-29T14:18:30.5345014-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-arab-emirates"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.693218125037315,"display":"0.7 / 100k","year":"2022","score":97,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":"2021","score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":5.9,"display":"5.9 / 100k","year":"2021","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":79.3661459,"display":"79/100","year":"2024","score":79,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":65.5157588,"display":"66/100","year":"2024","score":66,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":71.5418396,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":75.8392807,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":72.6169592,"display":"73/100","year":"2024","score":73,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":41.9065122,"display":"42/100","year":"2024","score":42,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":3790000,"display":"3.8M residents","year":null,"score":52,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":13.6,"display":"13.6 / 100","year":null,"score":93,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.07,"display":"0.07 / 100k","year":"2024","score":91,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":159,"display":"US AQI 159 · Unhealthy","year":null,"score":40,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":18.650499386,"display":"19 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":65,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":42,"display":"September: highs ~42°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 2 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":3,"display":"Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts","year":null,"score":25,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Dubai remains one of the safest major cities for visitors in terms of street crime, though regional tensions warrant caution and adherence to local laws.","summary":"Dubai's day-to-day safety for tourists is excellent, with violent crime against visitors extremely rare and petty theft uncommon due to strong policing and surveillance. However, the U.S. and Canadian governments advise reconsidering or avoiding non-essential travel due to broader regional volatility, not local conditions. The primary risks foreseeable risks for tourists are scams and strict local laws that can lead to unintended legal trouble.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery against visitors is extremely rare; incidents, if any, are isolated and not concentrated in tourist areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are uncommon but can occur in crowded places like malls, markets, and public transport; remain vigilant in Deira and Bur Dubai."},"safeAreas":["Downtown Dubai","Dubai Marina","Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)","Palm Jumeirah"],"avoidAreas":["Sonapur (industrial labor camp area - not for tourists)"],"scams":["Inflated desert safari prices from unlicensed street vendors","Fake gold or perfume sold in unregulated shops","Unlicensed taxi drivers refusing to use meters","Aggressive timeshare sales pitches","OTP phishing and fake job/visa-fee offers targeting expats and tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Dubai","level":"safe","note":"Very low crime, heavy police presence, safe for tourists day and night."},{"name":"Dubai Marina","level":"safe","note":"Popular expat and tourist area with strong security, minimal street crime."},{"name":"Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled beachfront area, safe for visitors, watch for petty theft in crowds."},{"name":"Deira","level":"caution","note":"Older district with authentic markets; higher risk of petty scams and pickpocketing in souks."},{"name":"Bur Dubai","level":"caution","note":"Historic area with cultural sites; remain alert for overcharging and fake guides in tourist zones."},{"name":"Sonapur","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial labor camp area far from tourist zones; not suitable for visitors, poor infrastructure."},{"name":"Al Quoz","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and art district; mostly safe by day, avoid isolated areas after dark due to limited lighting."},{"name":"Palm Jumeirah","level":"safe","note":"Luxury residential and hotel zone with private security, very low risk for tourists."}]}}