Embassy of Poland in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; address Building No. 3, corner of 13th Delma Street and 14th Karamah Street, Abu Dhabi; phone…
Head of mission: Mr. Jakub Sławek, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Poland is becoming an increasingly appealing destination for travelers from the United Arab Emirates. With its rich cultural heritage and historical cities such as Krakow and Warsaw, along with stunning natural landscapes like the Tatra Mountains, it offers diverse attractions. Given that 6.3 million Emiratis travel abroad annually, a portion of them may find Poland to be an intriguing option for their travels.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It ranks 20th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, although specific data for the UAE is not available. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland is ranked 32nd out of 160 countries, making it safer than the UAE, which ranks 52nd. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than the UAE's rate of 0.5. Both countries have similar female murder rates at 0.4. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Poland has lower scores in several crime categories compared to the UAE, suggesting a relatively lower level of organized crime. For example, Poland scores better in state crime (3.5 vs. UAE's 6.0) and human smuggling (4.5 vs. UAE's 6.5). Overall, while both countries have their safety concerns, Poland is considered a safe place for tourists from the UAE.