Dubai scores 8.0/10. Indicators and reviews point to a low overall risk level. Stay alert in crowded tourist areas, but most travelers report few issues.
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Dubai scores 8.0/10 on the MapSur safety index, which combines official indicators with reviews from travelers. This places it in the safe range: most visitors report few issues. The usual advice still applies, especially in crowded tourist areas and on public transport at night: keep an eye on your belongings.
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates the country at 87/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Dubai; the precautions are the standard big-city ones rather than anything specific.
Equaldex rates the country at 0/100 on LGBTQ+ legal protections, in the lower range, and several rights are restricted by law. LGBT+ travelers visiting Dubai should check the legal situation before booking and read recent first-hand reviews to understand the practical implications.
3 travelers have shared their experience of Dubai on MapSur. Reviews can be filtered by profile (women, LGBT+, Black, Muslim or Jewish travelers, accessibility and more) so you can read feedback from people who travel like you.
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Dubai scores 8.0/10. Most travelers report few issues. Stay alert at night and in crowded tourist areas.
Dubai is generally safe at night in central areas. Standard precautions apply: stick to lit streets and keep an eye on your belongings.
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates the country at 87/100 on women's inclusion and security, in the higher range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Dubai.
Equaldex rates Dubai's country at 0/100 on LGBTQ+ legal protections, in the lower range. Several rights are restricted by law.
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