Prisons in the United Arab Emirates map & data
There are 9 prisons mapped in the United Arab Emirates, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Abu Dhabi (4), Ajman (2) and Dubai (1) - Abu Dhabi alone holds 44% of them. 56% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include مركز رعاية الأحداث, Al Awir Central Jail and Central Prision.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 4 | 44% |
| Ajman | 2 | 22% |
| Dubai | 1 | 11% |
| Fujairah | 1 | 11% |
| Sharjah | 1 | 11% |
Notable prisons in the United Arab Emirates
- مركز رعاية الأحداثAbu Dhabi · prison
- Al Awir Central JailDubai · prison
- Central PrisionFujairah · prison
- Punishment and correctional Institution DepartmentSharjah · prison
- Al wathba prisonAbu Dhabi · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in the United Arab Emirates?
This layer holds 9 prisons in the United Arab Emirates, the most of them in Abu Dhabi. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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