Register your presence

Let the UK government know you’re in the United Arab Emirates register your presence if you’re in the United Arab Emirates for further updates.

Regional escalation 

Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption.  

Stay away from areas around security or military facilities. 

Follow the instructions of the local authorities and monitor local and international media for the latest information. 

Read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK this includes suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies. 

Sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts e.g. [UAE]alerts .

Shelter in place 

FollowIf the instructions of the local authorities. Ifauthorities advise you are advised to take shelter, staytake shelter, stay indoors or findmove to the nearest safe building orimmediately. designatedThe shelter.greatest Anrisk is from falling debris caused by intercepts, and you are safest inside a secure structure. Choose an interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible mayfor provide additional protection.  additional protection.

Limit your movements to essential journeys only. When travel is unavoidable, aim to move during daylight hours and avoid crowded venues. Always let friends or family know where you are and when you are travelling, and keep your mobile phone with you and charged.

If you are away from your home or hotel, and an attack occurs or you receive an alert from the official UAE warning system, seek shelter in the closest building immediately.

Sign up to receive information and alerts. alerts. Read the Nationalthe National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority’s guidance acrosswhich numerouscovers emergencies a range of emergency situations.

Leaving UAE 

There are a limited number of commercial options available, including by air from UAE and from Oman. If your presence in UAE is not essential, you may wish to consider departing - if you judge you can access these options safely. Check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator, as well as the instructions from local authorities, and the status of any border crossings before you travel. If you are traveling by air do not travel to the airport unless your airline has confirmed your reservation.

Make sure you have access to emergency supplies and essential medication. Travel within or out of UAE is at your own risk.

Keep your departure plans under review and ensure your travel documents are up to date, including any visas required for onward travel.