Losing something in Dubai just got a lot less stressful. Dubai Police has rolled out a new doorstep delivery service that lets residents get their lost-and-found items delivered straight to their home or workplace, anywhere across the UAE’s 7 emirates. If you’ve ever had to rearrange your entire day just to drive to a police service centre and collect a recovered wallet or phone, this update is for you.
How The New Doorstep Delivery Service By Dubai Police Works
Your lost belongings, delivered straight to you wherever you are.
Items found in Dubai can be delivered to your home or workplace anywhere in the UAE through an approved courier.
To request this service, please contact our Call Center at 901.#DubaiPoliceServices
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The initiative, announced on Dubai Police’s official X account, is fairly straightforward. Once an item you’ve reported lost is recovered and matched back to you, you no longer need to show up in person to claim it. Instead, customers can simply call the Dubai Police Call Centre on 901 and arrange for the item to be delivered directly to their address, whether that’s a home in Sharjah, an office in Abu Dhabi, or anywhere else in the country. It’s a small change on paper, but a genuinely useful one for anyone juggling work hours, traffic, or simply living too far from the nearest service centre.
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Part Of A Bigger Push For Smarter Policing
Dubai Police has been steadily expanding its portfolio of smart, customer-first services over the past few years, and this delivery option slots neatly into that pattern. The force has previously rolled out kiosks, dedicated safety platforms at high-footfall spots like Global Village, and digital reporting tools that cut out unnecessary paperwork and queueing. The goal, as stated by the force, is to streamline procedures and cut down the friction between losing something and actually getting it back. The broader ambition is to be one of the world’s most efficient smart cities.
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Why This Matters For UAE Residents And Tourists
For context, Dubai Police returned more than 171,000 lost items to their owners in 2025 alone. The force’s 901 hotline has already logged around 274,000 calls so far in 2026 across 33 different services.
A doorstep delivery option means one less errand on an already long UAE to-do list. It’s especially handy for residents who work far from a police station, parents juggling school runs, or anyone simply short on time. Tourists and visitors reporting lost items during their stay may still need to check the applicable process before departure.
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FAQs
How many lost items did Dubai Police recover recently?
Dubai Police returned more than 171,000 lost items to their owners in 2025, according to the force.
Is the Dubai Police doorstep delivery service available outside Dubai?
Yes, the service covers all seven emirates, so residents can have recovered items delivered regardless of where they live or work in the UAE.
How do I get my lost item delivered by Dubai Police?
Once your recovered item is ready, call the Dubai Police Call Centre on 901 to arrange delivery to your home or workplace anywhere in the UAE.
