Information for UK Citizens in the United Arab Emirates

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModeratorYesterday 05:34:21

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Good morning everyone,

In light of the current situation in the United Arab Emirates, we are sharing important information from the UK government for its nationals:

Following reported missile attacks, British nationals in the UAE should immediately shelter in place:

Stay indoors in a secure location.

Avoid all travel.

Follow instructions from local authorities.

The UK government has asked all British nationals in the UAE to register their presence to receive updates. If you are unable to use the online form, you can contact them directly at +44 20 7008 5000.

For more information: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advic … b-emirates

If you are of another nationality, please get in touch with your embassy for official guidance. You may also share any useful emergency contacts in the comments so other members can access them quickly.

Stay informed and help the community by sharing official updates.

Cheryl

Expat.com Team

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mstsampa7578 New member

Member since 26 February 2026

mstsampa7578New memberYesterday 14:57:57

Due to the ongoing situation in the United Arab Emirates, the UK government has shared important guidance for its nationals:

Missile attacks have been reported. Therefore, British nationals should remain in a safe and secure location.

Avoid going outside.

Follow instructions from local authorities.

sheilagomez2012 New member

Member since 05 January 2026

sheilagomez2012New memberToday 09:46:54

@Cheryl

I have received the same information from the Dubai authorities. However, the manager at Marina Hotel Apartments informed us that hotels in Dubai have not received any directive from the General Civil Aviation Authority or the tourism authorities regarding this policy.

This leaves us unclear as to whether there has been a misunderstanding in communication from the authorities, or whether some hotels have not yet been formally instructed on how to implement the policy.