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As of July 2026, United Arab Emirates scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 United Arab Emirates destinations assessed, Abu Dhabi scores highest (44/100), while Dubai scores lowest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Regional tensions The US and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 17 June in relation to the conflict in the Middle East, however the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region against US military and civilian infrastructure.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 3Avoid non-essential travel
Canada's official risk level for United Arab Emirates: avoid non-essential travel.
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 3 — Avoid non-essential travel | 30 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 0.7 / 100k | 97 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 79/100 | 79 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 66/100 | 66 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index United Arab Emirates averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Abu Dhabi currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution). Dubai scores lowest at 44/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.