How to Report a Crime in the UAE (Police, eCrime & Tip-Offs)
For emergencies, call 999. You can report cybercrime on the eCrimes platform, in the Ministry of Interior app. Or use the Dubai Police eCrime website, Abu Dhabi Police's Aman service, or the Federal Public Prosecution's My Safe Society app. You can also go to your nearest police station. Economic crimes go to Dubai's Economic Security Center (ESCD). For a confidential tip-off, use Al Ameen (Dubai), Aman (Abu Dhabi), or Al Najeed (Sharjah).
At a glance
- Cost:
- Varies — confirm at the station (official pages do not publish a filing fee)
- Total time:
- Emergency: immediate; other reports vary — confirm at the station
- Steps:
- 7 steps
- Where to apply:
- u.ae
Last reviewed October 2026 against official sources. Re-checked annually · next review due October 2027.
The Steps
Follow these in order
Each card shows the phase, expected time, and any cost. Data checked against official UAE sources(October 2026).
0 of 7 steps
- Before You Go Immediate
Emergency? Call 999
Call 999 to report crimes and emergencies anywhere in the UAE. For an ambulance, call 998. For fire or Civil Defence, call 997. For electricity, call 991. Tourist police: Abu Dhabi +97128002626 or +97125127777. Dubai +971504538107.
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- Submit & Pay Varies
Choose your reporting channel
For a report that is not an emergency, go to your nearest police station. Or report cybercrime online. Use the eCrimes platform in the Ministry of Interior app. Or use the eCrime website (Dubai Police), the Aman service (Abu Dhabi Police), or the My Safe Society app (UAE Federal Public Prosecution). The official pages do not publish a step-by-step flow for filing in the police app. Check the current steps in the app, or ask at the station.
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- Fill / Prepare Varies
Describe the offence
Give a clear account. Say what happened, when it happened, who was involved, and what was lost. Attach your evidence. Cyber offences fall under Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combatting Rumours and Cybercrimes. It has been in effect since 2 January 2022. The offences listed include hacking, falsifying electronic documents, invading privacy, and tampering with medical data, bank accounts, or confidential codes. They also include eBegging, blackmail and extortion, insulting and slandering, creating illegal content, promoting human trafficking, and transferring, possessing, or using illegal funds.
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- Follow Up Varies
Economic crimes: report to ESCD
Some crimes in Dubai are economic crimes. The list includes money laundering, financing terrorism or illegal organisations, bribery, abuse of power, impersonation of public officers, forgery, and embezzlement. It also includes abuse of public funds, misappropriation, illicit gain or profiteering from public funds, cheating Dubai government entities, counterfeiting currency, and practices that harm economic security. Report these to the Economic Security Center of Dubai (ESCD). Reports are dealt with in strict confidence. For general fraud, scams, or cybercrime, contact your local police.
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- Follow Up Varies
Confidential tip-offs
The Aman electronic system (Abu Dhabi) is for raising security concerns. You can help prevent planned crimes and help locate criminals. The Al Ameen service (Dubai Police) lets you contact the police in complete confidence, at any time, about problems or concerns. The Al Najeed Service (Sharjah Police) is for reporting information and tip-offs about crimes, or threats to the stability of society.
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- Receive At filing
Keep your report reference
Ask for the report or reference number, and keep it for follow-up. The official pages do not publish the format of the report number, how to track it, or how long processing takes. Check these at the station, or in the channel you used.
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- Follow Up Varies
Criminal vs civil
The official pages do not publish a test for criminal or civil cases. If your matter is a private dispute, for example an unpaid debt or a disagreement about a contract, the police may send you to the civil courts. For support with wellbeing after online harm, call the UAE Digital Wellbeing Support Line on 80091.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a non-emergency police number?
The official pages reviewed do not publish a non-emergency number. For non-emergencies, use your nearest police station, or the app and online channels. For crimes and emergencies, call 999.
I am a tourist — who do I call?
Call the tourist police. Abu Dhabi: +97128002626 or +97125127777. Dubai: +971504538107. For emergencies anywhere in the UAE, call 999.
Can I report anonymously?
The official pages reviewed do not say if you can report on eCrime without giving your name. The Al Ameen service (Dubai Police) offers complete confidentiality. Check the options in the channel you use.
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