Short answer: There is no official Dubai postal code. For mail, Dubai uses Emirates Post P.O. Boxes, and for location addressing it uses Makani (a 10-digit building number). When an online form forces a postal/ZIP, enter 00000 (or 99999 as a fallback). For receiving mail, use a P.O. Box.
Do this next
- Filling a form? Enter 00000 for “Postal/ZIP code,” then complete your Dubai address normally.
- Expecting mail? Rent or use a P.O. Box (personal or company/sponsor).
- Sharing a location? Provide your Makani number + area name for precise wayfinding.
How addressing works in Dubai (and why “00000” is used)?
Dubai doesn’t assign neighborhood postal codes. Emirates Post handles delivery via P.O. Boxes, while city navigation uses Makani. Many global websites require a five-digit code; residents typically enter 00000 to submit those forms without affecting delivery.
Key entities you’ll use
- Emirates Post (P.O. Box): Needed to actually receive mail.
- Makani number: A 10-digit building identifier used for maps, couriers, and emergency services.
Dubai Other Areas Postal Codes
| Area | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Ayal Nasir | 114692 |
| Ud al Bayda’ | 414141 |
| Urqub Juwayza | 430704 |
| Abu Hail / Abu Hayl | 111113 |
| Academic City | 341041 |
| Ad Daghayah | 00000 |
| Al `Usbij | 00000 |
| Al Aweer / Al Awir | 32323 |
| Al Bada / Al Bada’a | 414141 |
| Al Baharnah | 00000 |
| Al Balush | 00000 |
| Al Baraha / Al Barahah | 226005 |
| Al Barari | 126731 |
| Al Barsha (1, 2, 3) | 450450 |
| Al Faq` | 00000 |
| Al Furjan | 24448 |
| Al Garhoud | 00000 |
| Al Goze Industrial District | 39234 |
| Al Hajarayn | 00000 |
| Al Hamriyah | 00000 |
| Al Hudaba / Hudaiba / Hudaybah | 244014 |
| Al Jaddaf | 234344 |
| Al Jafiliya / Jafliya | 500001 |
| Al Karama | 500001 |
| Al Khabasi / Khabeesi | 50819 |
| Al Khawanij | 00000 |
| Al Kifaf | 00000 |
| Al Lusayli | 00000 |
| Al Mahra | 00000 |
| Al Mamzar | 370627 |
| Al Manara | 500234 |
| Al Mankhool | 122002 |
| Al Marqadh | 00000 |
| Al Matinah | 00000 |
| Al Mina | 500001 |
| Al Mizhar (1, 2) | 50819 |
| Al Muhaisnah / Muhaisanah | 00000 |
| Al Muraqqabat / Murar / Murar al Jadid/Qadim | 50819 |
| Al Musalla | 00000 |
| Al Nahda | 500001 |
| Al Qawz / Quoz | 39234 |
| Al Quoz Industrial Areas (1-4) | 39234 |
| Al Qusais (1, 2, 3) | 1333 |
| Al Raffa | 122002 |
| Al Ras | 99999 |
| Al Rashidiya | 123333 |
| Al Reem (1-3) | 00000 |
| Al Rigga | 00000 |
| Al Safa (1, 2) | 500001 |
| Al Safouh (1, 2) | 122002 |
| Al Satwa / Satwah | 24401 |
| Al Shindagah / Ash Shindaghah | 00000 |
| Al Twar (1, 2, 3) | 45454 |
| Al Waha Villas (1-2) | 282828 |
| Al Waheda | 50819 |
| Al Warq’a / Warqa’a | 500001 |
| Al Wasl | 500001 |
| Al Wuheida | 00000 |
| Alma | 00000 |
| Alvorada | 00000 |
| An Nakhl | 00000 |
| Ar Ra’s / Ras Al Khor | 66666 |
| Ar Rashidiyah | 00000 |
| Ar Rifa`ah | 00000 |
| Arabian Ranches (1, 2, 3) | 282826 |
| Arjan-Dubailand | 122002 |
| Armada Towers | 3333 |
| As Sabkhah | 00000 |
| As Safa | 00000 |
| Ash Shamal | 00000 |
| At Tawar | 45454 |
| Barsha Heights | 500001 |
| Bawadi | 282828 |
| Bu Kadra | 50819 |
| Bur Dubai | 46777 |
| Bur Sa`id | 24401 |
| Burj Nahar | 00000 |
| Business Bay | 500001 |
| Carmen Village | 00000 |
| City of Arabia | 282828 |
| Corniche Deira | 50819 |
| Culture Village | 00000 |
| Dawwar Burj Nahar | 00000 |
| Dayrah | 00000 |
| Deira | 22662 |
| Discovery Gardens | 00000 |
| Downtown Burj Khalifa | 500001 |
| Downtown Jabel Ali | 261141 |
| Dubai Aid City | 00000 |
| Dubai Airport Freezone | 54990 |
| Dubai Autodrome | 00000 |
| Dubai Festival City | 45777 |
| Dubai Healthcare City | 505048 |
| Dubai Industrial City | 00000 |
| Dubai Internet City | 501726 |
| Dubai Investment Park | 281448 |
| Dubai Marina | 123234 |
| Dubai Media City | 502100 |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 341041 |
| Dubai Studio City | 502100 |
| Dubai World Central | 00000 |
| Emirates Hills | 500001 |
| Falcon City | 282828 |
| Global Village | 00000 |
| Green Community | 282828 |
| Greens | 122002 |
| Hatta | 16883 |
| Hor Al Anz | 00000 |
| International City | 50819 |
| Jebel Ali 2/Freezone | 400021 |
| Jebel Ali Village/Industrial | 261141 |
| Jaddaf | 234344 |
| Jumeirah 2 | 500047 |
| Jumeirah Golf Estates | 262080 |
| Jumeirah Islands | 744101 |
| Jumeirah | 24401 |
| Knowledge Village | 501726 |
| Living Legends | 50819 |
| Liwan | 510405 |
| Majan | 50819 |
| Mina Jebel Ali | 261141 |
| Mirdif | 50819 |
| Motor City | 50819 |
| Muhaisnah | 599999 |
| Mushrif | 500001 |
| Muteena | 295424 |
| Nad Al Sheba | 500001 |
| Naif | 500001 |
| Oud Al Muteena | 50819 |
| Oud Metha | 48263 |
| Palm Jebel Ali | 261141 |
| Port Saeed | 500001 |
| Ras Al Khor Industrial Areas (1-3) | 66661, 66662, 66663 |
| Riverside | 50819 |
| Sports City | 500001 |
| Tecom | 500001 |
| The Springs | 00000 |
| Umm Suqeim | 500001 |
| World Trade Center | 400005 |
What to type in online forms?
When a field asks “Postal/ZIP code”
Use the table below.
| Scenario | What to enter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form requires a 5-digit code | 00000 | Most common placeholder; works on the majority of sites. |
| 00000 rejected | 99999 | Secondary fallback some sites accept. |
| Free-text address field | Leave blank / “N/A” | If allowed, rely on full street/building details + Makani. |
Compliance note: This convention simply satisfies websites built for countries with postal codes. It does not change where your item is routed; routing depends on the P.O. Box and courier label.
How to write a Dubai mailing address (with and without P.O. Box)
Step-wise guide (mail to a P.O. Box)
Step 1 — Recipient: Full name or company name.
Step 2 — P.O. Box: Write P.O. Box 12345 (your actual box).
Step 3 — City & country: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Step 4 — Optional: Phone and area name to help couriers.
Example (mail):
Sara Khan
P.O. Box 12345
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 50 000 0000
Step-wise guide (courier/visits using Makani)
Step 1 — Building & flat/villa: E.g., Al Noor Building, Apt 803.
Step 2 — Area: Al Barsha 1, Dubai.
**Step 3 — *Makani* number:** 3456 7890 12.
Step 4 — Contact: Local phone for driver coordination.
Example (courier):
Al Noor Building, Apt 803 — Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Makani: 3456 7890 12
Phone: +971 50 000 0000
Note: Couriers in Dubai prioritize Makani + phone for door delivery. Traditional letter mail still requires a P.O. Box.
Renting a personal P.O. Box in 2026 (quick overview)
Who needs it?
- Individuals who expect bank cards, statements, or letters.
- Freelancers/small businesses needing reliable mail reception.
- Companies (usually have a corporate P.O. Box already).
Step-wise sign-up (typical flow)
Step 1 — Prepare ID: Emirates ID (or passport if applicable).
Step 2 — Choose type: Personal box vs. corporate box (size/fees vary).
Step 3 — Submit application & pay: Select your preferred post office/zone.
Step 4 — Activate & collect key/access: You’ll receive your P.O. Box number.
Step 5 — Share the new address: Update banks, employers, and senders.
Typical items delivered to P.O. Boxes in Dubai
- Bank correspondence, cards, statements.
- Government letters and notices.
- International letter mail.
Makani vs. postal/ZIP codes: what’s the difference?
Concept
- Makani (Dubai Addressing System): A precise geolocation code for every building entrance (10 digits).
- Postal/ZIP code: A sorting aid used by postal systems in countries that implement codes (not used in Dubai).
Everyday use
- Use Makani for couriers, deliveries, services, and wayfinding.
- Use 00000 only when a website demands a postal/ZIP code.
Placeholder codes for forms
| Field label on website | Safe entry | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Postal code / ZIP | 00000 | Primary Dubai convention |
| Postal code / ZIP (backup) | 99999 | If 00000 is not accepted |
“What to share” checklist
- For couriers: Building name/number, Makani, area, phone.
- For letter mail: P.O. Box + Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Pro Tip: If a foreign website flags “00000,” switch your country to United Arab Emirates first, then re-enter your address. Most checkouts validate differently per country and will accept 00000 once UAE is selected.
FAQ on Dubai Postal Code
What is the Dubai postal code for forms?
Use 00000. If the site rejects it, try 99999. This is a formality for non-UAE websites; delivery still depends on the P.O. Box or courier details.
Can I receive letters to my home without a P.O. Box?
Traditional letter mail goes to P.O. Boxes. Many courier parcels can reach your door using Makani + phone, but letters from postal systems should be addressed to a P.O. Box.
Where do I find my Makani number?
Your building entrance plate shows it, and it appears in major map apps in Dubai. It’s a 10-digit code uniquely tied to your building entrance.
Do other UAE emirates have postal codes?
No. The convention is the same across the UAE in 2026. Use 00000 for forced fields, rely on P.O. Boxes for mail, and use Makani or detailed addressing for courier deliveries.
Last updated: October 2026
Reviewed by: Sana Jamal — Dubaihowto Content Editor
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