Dubai: Going on a summer vacation and worried about leaving your home unattended? Residents of villas in Dubai can take advantage of a free home security service offered by Dubai Police. Patrolling officers will keep an extra eye out on your property while you are away.
Security checklist from Dubai Police
Before you apply for the service, Dubai Police advises residents that this service is only for residents villas, and that they should have already taken the following precautions:
• Secure all entrances and windows of your residence.
• Secure the wardrobes and other valuable items.
• Deposit your money and valuables in a bank safe box.
• Do not leave the keys in your vehicle.
• Inform one of your relatives or friends to check on your house while you are away.
• Make sure water taps or electricity switches are off.
• Submit the details of your residence at the nearest police station.
• Make sure the indoor and outdoor cameras are working.
How to sign up for Dubai Police’s free home security service
You can apply for the service through the Dubai Police mobile application or their official website - www.dubaipolice.gov.ae. This service is exclusively available for villa residents in Dubai.
Follow these steps to sign up once you have downloaded the app, which is available for Android, Apple, and Huawei devices:
1. Access ‘Home Security’: Open the app, navigate to ‘Services’, then scroll down to ‘Community Services’ and select ‘Home Security’.
2. Complete the application:
o Security checklist: Before registering, ensure you have taken necessary precautions like securing windows and valuables.
o Personal details: Fill in your Emirates ID, mobile number, and email address.
o Property address: Enter your Makani number or use maps to pinpoint your villa's location (street number, address).
o Travel dates: Provide your departure and arrival dates.
o Emergency contact: Add the name, mobile number, and landline number of someone reachable during your absence.
3. Submit and receive confirmation: Once complete, submit the application and review the details. You will receive a confirmation SMS and email with a transaction number for tracking.
Upon application, the nearest police station will be notified of your empty villa. Patrolling officers will prioritise checking on your residence.
The article was originally published on May 25, 2022 and has been updated since.
