Dubai
Arrive with a plan. Keep control of the meeting.
See relevant incidentsGetting there
Confirm the airport, terminal and pickup point with your transport provider before landing.
People & meetings
Keep a first business meeting out of private offices and apartments, even when the introduction comes through a friend.
Where you stay
Keep your room and daily movements private. Verify unexpected visitors with the front desk or property manager using a contact you already trust.
Before you travel: official advice
Check airline operations before leaving for the airport; regional disruption can affect transit too.
Read current official travel adviceCountry/region advice from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; overview checked 2026-10-30. Passport and consular provisions are written for Australians. Check the rules for your own documents. The city notes above are editorial preparation suggestions, not official city assessments.
Incidents linked to Dubai
14 records naming this city or its districts. Source-reviewed accounts appear first; other leads are labelled.
Two brothers targeted at an arranged crypto purchase
DubaiSourced reportingIndexed fatal incident: Dubai
DubaiSource-indexed · not reviewedIndexed extortion or coercion: Dubai
DubaiSource-indexed · not reviewedA physical office and a broker are parts of the setup, not independent evidence that a business is legitimate. Verification needs to happen before cash, devices and people come together in a room.
Read the case studyThe map filters to these records but uses a country/region marker, not attack locations.
Planning brief · 2026-10-30