Emergencies, as the name rightly suggests, appear when they are least expected or least wanted. Presence of mind is what’s most required in such situations. Often acting timely and promptly can eliminate risks to a great extent. A main step towards being prepared to deal with emergency situations includes keeping urgent phone numbers at hand. Listed below are some of the numbers required during your stay in Dubai.
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance and Police 999 Electricity & Water 991 Emergency Services 04-2232323 Fire Department 997 Tourist Security 800-4888 24-hour municipality Emergency number 04 2232323 Coast Guard 996
General Services
Call Booking & Enquiry 151 Fault Reporting 170 / 171 Internet Complaints 800-5244 Mobile Phone Enquiries 101 Road Service (AAA) 800-4430 Telephone Assistance 100 Internet complaints 101 Telephone Directory 180 / 181
Airport/Flight Enquiry
Dubai International Airport 04- 245555/2066666 Flight Enquiry 04-2166666 Airport Lost and Found 045057538 / 04 5057584
Lost Credit Cards
American Express 04-3365000 Citibank 800-4000 Commercial Bank Of Dubai 800-4474 Diner's Club 04-3498200 Emirates Bank International 800-4080 MasterCard International 04-3322956 National Bank Of Dubai 800-4767 Visa 04-2236888
Hospitals
Al Maktoum Hospital 04-2284584 Al Wasl Hospital ( Maternity, Children & Burns) 04-3241111 American Hospital 04-3096645 Dubai Hospital 04-2714444 Kuwait Hospital 04-7078206 Nmc Hospital 04-2683131 Rashid Hospital (Road Accidents & General Trauma) 04-3371323 Welcare Hospital 04-2829900
Doctors
Al Zahra Clinic 331 5000 Dubai London Clinic 344 6663 General Medical Centre 349 5959
Dentists
Dr Michael's Dental Clinic 3495900 / 925 5996 Drs Nicholas and Asp 345 4443 / 919 41341
Veterinary Services
Jumeira Veterinary Clinic 3942276
24 Hour Pharmacies
Pharmacy Ibn Sina Central 04 355 6909 Sondos Pharmacy 04 346 0660 Yara Pharmacy 04 222 5503 Life Pharmacy 04 344 1122
Road Service
Arabian Automobile Association (membership-based) 800 4 900
Taxis
Cars Taxi 800-4825 Dubai Taxi 04-2080808 Golden Taxi 04-3365444 National Taxi 04-3366611
Gas Bottle Delivery
New City Gas 050 6764318
Water Bottle Delivery
Oasis 04 8845656
Helplines in Dubai
Al Ameen (anonymous reporting of criminal activity) 800 4888 Dubai Foundation for Women and Children 800 111 Dubai Police Tourist Security Department 800 4438 Dubai Police Victim Support Programme 800 8989 Alcoholics Anonymous 056 149 6292 Al-Anon Family Support Group 050 697 4393 Consumer Rights 600 545 555
Hi, I’d like to update Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic’s emergency numbers: +971 50 845 6300.
Thanks a lot, Mini.