“The guide aims to help residents remain calm and follow clear safety steps if emergency alerts are issued.”
Government issues multilingual guide outlining steps to follow during emergency notifications
Dubai, UAE: Dubai authorities have issued a public safety guide for March 2026, providing residents and visitors with clear instructions on how to respond if emergency alerts are sent to their mobile phones. The guide was released by the Dubai Government Media Office as part of precautionary efforts to ensure the community understands the correct actions to take during emergency situations.
The advisory explains how residents should react calmly and safely when receiving official alerts through the UAE’s emergency notification system. Authorities emphasised that the guide is intended to strengthen public awareness and preparedness, while reassuring the public that the measure is precautionary.
The safety guide has been published in seven languages, including Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Mandarin and Russian. Officials said the multilingual format ensures that Dubai’s diverse population can easily understand the guidance and follow the recommended safety measures if needed. Dubai Safety Guide – March 2026 (Official PDF)
According to the guide, residents who receive an emergency alert should remain calm and immediately move indoors, avoiding open areas, windows, and balconies. Authorities advise people to remain inside until they receive official instructions or an all-clear notification from the relevant authorities.
For individuals who receive alerts while driving, the guidance recommends continuing to the nearest safe indoor location and avoiding stopping in open spaces. Residents are encouraged to follow instructions issued through official communication channels and emergency alerts.
Officials stressed that the guidance forms part of Dubai’s proactive approach to public safety and preparedness. By sharing clear instructions in advance, authorities aim to ensure residents understand the proper response during emergency notifications and avoid unnecessary panic.
Dubai continues to maintain one of the region’s most advanced emergency communication systems, enabling authorities to send location-based alerts directly to mobile phones when needed.
