Dubai Police lost item delivery: how to request it
Dubai Police delivers recovered lost-and-found items to residents’ homes or workplaces anywhere in the UAE, so you no longer need to collect them in person. The service runs through an approved courier and is arranged by phone: call the Dubai Police Call Centre on 901 once your item has been recovered and ask for courier delivery.
How to request delivery
- Report your lost item first, if you have not already. See how in our Dubai Police lost and found guide.
- Call the Dubai Police Call Centre on 901 once your item has been recovered.
- Ask for courier delivery and give the address where you want it sent.
What the service covers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which items? | Items reported lost and later found in Dubai and recovered by Dubai Police |
| Items found in other emirates? | Handled by that emirate’s police |
| Where can it be delivered? | A residence or place of work in any of the seven emirates |
| How do I ask? | By phone, on 901 |
| Is there a charge? | Dubai Police has not published one. Ask the operator. |
| Can I still collect it myself? | Yes. Delivery is an added option. |
Before you call
- Keep your transaction number from the lost item report, which lets you follow the case.
- Have your Emirates ID or passport details ready, as these are what the report was filed with.
- Ask the operator whether any delivery charge applies.
Illustrative Case: The Wallet and the Move
This resident is made up. He lost a wallet in Dubai, then moved to another emirate for work before it was found. Instead of travelling back to collect it, he calls 901 with his transaction number, gives his new workplace address and asks for courier delivery. The item arrives where he is, and the trip is saved.
Frequently asked questions
Can I request delivery before my item is found?
No. Call once Dubai Police tells you the item has been recovered.
Where to go next
For other things you can do without visiting a station, read Dubai Police On The Go.
Not sure how to start the report first? See how to report a lost item to Dubai Police and recover it.
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