UAE Arrival – Quick Traveller Guide
🚨 Emergency Numbers (Save Now)
- Police: 999
- Ambulance: 998
- Fire: 997
- Coast Guard: 996
- Dubai Police (Non-Emergency): 901
📱 Must-Have UAE Apps
Emergency & Government
- Dubai Police
- Abu Dhabi Police
- MOI UAE
- UAEICP
Transport & Taxis
- Careem
- Uber
- Yango
Public Transport
- RTA Dubai
- S’hail
- Abu Dhabi Darb
Maps & Navigation
- Google Maps
- Waze
🚖 Getting Around
- Taxis available 24/7
- Ride-hailing apps widely used
- Metro, tram, and buses in major cities
- Nol Card required for Dubai public transport
📶 SIM Cards & Internet
- Available at airport arrivals
- Passport required
- Providers:
- Etisalat
- du
- Virgin Mobile
- Tourist SIMs include data & local calls
💳 Money & Payments
- Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)
- Cards accepted almost everywhere
- Apple Pay / Google Pay supported
- ATMs in malls, hotels, and metro stations
- Keep small cash for taxis & small shops
🏥 Medical Help
- Emergency medical: 998
- Pharmacies widely available
- Many pharmacies open 24/7
- Carry passport copy & travel insurance details
🛂 Lost Passport?
- Visit nearest police station
- Get police report
- Contact your embassy
- Inform airline & travel agent
🔌 Charging & Electricity
- Plug type: Type G
- Voltage: 220–240V
- Bring universal adapter if needed