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UAE National Emergency Dispatch Hotline 998

UAE Emergency Numbers & Medical Guide

Complete directory of emergency contact numbers — Ambulance (998), Police (999), Fire (997), mental health hotlines, poison control, and emergency hospital stabilization rules.

UAE Emergency Response Infrastructure

The UAE maintains a world-class emergency medical dispatch system operated by National Ambulance (in Abu Dhabi & Northern Emirates) and Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS).

Emergency operators speak **Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, and Tagalog**. All emergency calls are free from any mobile or landline.

Master Emergency Contact Directory

Emergency ServiceHotline NumberService Scope & Dispatch Authority
🚑 Ambulance (Medical Emergency)998National Ambulance / DCAS Dubai medical emergency response
Police Emergency999Police intervention, traffic accidents with injuries, security threats
🚒 Fire Department (Civil Defence)997Fire rescue, building evacuation, chemical spills
⚓ Coast Guard (Maritime Rescue)996Sea rescue, boat distress, drowning emergencies
📞 Abu Dhabi Health Line (Estijaba)800 1717Abu Dhabi DOH healthcare support, bed availability, urgent care
📞 Dubai Health Authority Hotline800 342 (DHA)Dubai public health inquiries, hospital routing, COVID/flu support
🧠 National Mental Health Hotline (Hayat)800 4673 / 1111124/7 confidential psychological support & crisis counseling

Emergency Stabilization Law

Under Federal Medical Responsibility Law:

  • ✅ Public & Private ERs MUST provide emergency stabilization treatment
  • ✅ Hospitals cannot turn away critical patients in life-threatening condition
  • ✅ Patients are stabilized regardless of insurance status before transfer

What to tell the 998 Operator

  • 1. Exact Location: Mention street name, building number, or major landmark
  • 2. Patient Condition: State if conscious, breathing, bleeding, or experiencing chest pain
  • 3. Number of Casualties: State how many people require ambulance transport
  • 4. Do Not Hang Up: Stay on the line until dispatcher confirms ambulance is en route

Frequently Asked Questions

The national emergency ambulance number across all 7 emirates is 998. Calling 998 dispatches National Ambulance or Dubai DCAS.

Life-saving emergency stabilization care must be provided immediately at public hospitals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Ambulance: 998, Police: 999, Fire: 997, Coast Guard: 996, DHA: 800 342, Abu Dhabi Estijaba: 800 1717.
UAE Government Portal

National Ambulance Official Portal: nationalambulance.ae
Dubai Ambulance (DCAS): ambulance.gov.ae