Safety

Is it allowed to feed stray cats in the UAE, and where can travelers do it responsibly?

Rules can vary by emirate and location: feeding near residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and hotels may be discouraged for sanitation reasons. Dubai has fixed food-and-water stations in some areas; use a discreet spot and remove all packaging.

1 source · 10 days ago

Where can you swim safely at Dubai beaches, and do you need water shoes for sea life?

You can swim along the beach strip, with Mercato Beach and La Mer also within walking distance. Bring water shoes: sea urchins may be found in shoulder-deep water and stingrays can rest under the sand.

1 source · 25 days ago

Is it safe to swim at Coral Beach in the UAE during summer?

August reports mention strong morning low tides, sharp coral and rocks, and unusually hot seawater at Coral Beach. Wear water shoes, and ask lifeguards about water conditions before swimming if dead fish or squid are washing ashore.

1 source · 46 days ago

Are Ras Al Khaimah beaches safe for swimming after the oil spill, including Al Hamra and Al Marjan Island?

In early September 2026 a participant, citing online sources and a tour operator, wrote that Ras Al Khaimah beaches had been fully cleaned of oil, restrictions lifted, and hotel beaches including BM Beach reopened for swimming. In late August travelers had reported oil reaching the shore near Cove Rotana and BM Beach, close to Al Marjan Island, and oil washing up on Al Hamra beaches. Check the current beach status with your hotel before travelling.

2 sources · 35 days ago

Are UAE beaches closed due to oil spills / tar on the sand right now?

Yes, oil residue (tar) occasionally washes up on UAE beaches — this happens periodically since it's an oil-producing country. Beaches get temporarily closed when it happens, but cleanup crews usually clear it overnight and reopen by morning.

2 sources · 51 days ago

Are Ajman beaches clean in August, and is it safe to swim?

In August, Ajman’s sea can look green and there may be litter near the waterline, occasionally including dead fish. Beaches are cleaned daily, but rubbish can build up after evening visitors arrive by car.

1 source · 58 days ago

Does UAE police run night checkpoints/raids on the road, and can mall security refuse entry to visitors?

Yes: after midnight there can be police raids checking every car (sometimes causing hour-long jams), mall security can refuse entry (e.g. for dress code violations), and plainclothes police occasionally detain people right inside malls.

1 source · 66 days ago

Is Fujairah safe to visit, and are its beaches open for swimming after reports of port attacks and oil pollution?

In mid-July 2026 participants dismissed rumors of an attack on Fujairah port and oil in the sea: they said people had swum right by the port the day before, and the beach had been closed because of a storm. In August residents of neighboring Ras Al Khaimah received an official notice about an oil spill: swimming was not allowed at Mina Al Arab, while Marjan Island had a warning about a possible closure but people still swam. In September talk of oil off Fujairah resurfaced, so check the beach status with your hotel and official announcements before going.

1 source · 20 days ago

Is it safe to travel to UAE right now? Any reports of military conflict or explosions?

As of mid-July 2026, travelers report the situation in the UAE is calm with no explosions or military activity, though it's best to check with long-term residents for the most reliable update.

2 sources · 28 days ago

Is it safe to travel to UAE resorts during Iran-related tensions: are tours being canceled, can you hear air-raid sirens at hotels, and what is the situation on the ground?

Travelers focused on three practical points during Iran-related alerts: whether package tours were being canceled, whether sirens or air-defense activity could be heard near hotels, and what conditions were like at the resort. The most useful step is to confirm same-day updates directly with your tour operator, airline, and hotel in the UAE.

2 sources · 91 days ago

Are flights to the UAE operating normally right now, or are there airspace closures and delays?

Recent traveler reports say things are calm in the UAE: Sharjah is quiet, planes are flying throughout the day, and a recent flight from Yekaterinburg landed normally at 8:15. These messages do not suggest a broad airspace shutdown, but checking your flight status in real time is still wise.

2 sources · 51 days ago

Is it currently safe to vacation in the UAE, including hotels and beaches?

Based on a fresh update from 10 July 2026, UAE resort areas were calm: people were walking around and swimming, with no signs of military activity in tourist zones. Visitor numbers were lower than in peak season, so beach and pool loungers were generally available.

1 source · 6 days ago

Is it safe to travel to the UAE right now, and is Ajman considered one of the safest cities?

According to traveler and expat feedback, the UAE is calm right now, with no military activity inside the country, and Ajman is described as the world’s safest city. Travelers also consider the UAE overall to be a very safe destination, not just Ajman.

1 source · 96 days ago