Your medications
If you take prescription medication, make sure you have enough to last the duration of the trip, including extra medicine in case you are delayed. Pack your medication in your carry-on bag, since checked baggage is occasionally lost. Always carry your prescriptions in their labeled containers, not in a pill pack.
Documentation of immunizations
Take with you proper documentation of immunizations.
Pack wisely
Don’t pack so much that you will end up lugging around heavy suitcases. Dress conservatively—a wardrobe that is flashy may attract the attention of thieves or con artists, while clothing that is very casual may result in being barred from some tourist sites overseas. Include a change of clothing in your carry-on luggage.
Victims of Crime
If you or someone you know becomes the victim of a crime abroad, you should contact the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate (see the Department of State’s list of embassies and consulates). If your passport is stolen we can help you replace it. For violent crimes such as assault and rape, we can, for example, help you find appropriate medical care, contact family members or friends, and help you get money from them if you need it. Although the investigation and prosecution of the crime are solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help you to understand the local criminal justice process and to find an attorney if needed.
The local equivalent to the “911” emergency line in the United Arab Emirates is 999.
Please see our information on victims of crime, including possible victim compensation programs in the United States.
Further information for victims of crime in the UAE can be found on the Embassy website.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1050.html#safety
Looking for more information about culture and conduct in Dubai? Read the Dubai Code of Conduct.
