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About Day for Dubai

Volunteering work provides numerous advantages for both the volunteer and the community they serve. It is an opportunity to give back to society, make a positive impact, and gain new experiences and skills. Volunteering can also improve mental health and increase social connections, as volunteers interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Moreover, it can instill a sense of purpose and satisfaction, as volunteers can witness the direct impact of their efforts on the lives of others.

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HH Mohammed bin Rashid once said, “Volunteering is an expression of humanity’s finest qualities: kindness, empathy, and compassion.” These values are exemplified through the act of volunteering, which allows individuals to put their beliefs into action and serve as a force for positive change. He also noted that “Volunteers are the unsung heroes of our communities. They are the individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help those in need and improve the lives of others.” These quotes illustrate the integral role that volunteers play in society and highlight the importance of recognizing and appreciating their contributions.

Overall, volunteering work is a fulfilling and rewarding activity that can have a significant impact on individuals and communities alike. As HH Mohammed bin Rashid emphasizes, volunteering is a manifestation of humanity’s best qualities and a powerful means of effecting positive change in the world.

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It is an event that invites everyone to volunteer one day a year — in any of the areas of volunteering in order to meet the needs of our community, preserve our city and protect our environment. Volunteering can take many forms, such as volunteering your time, knowledge, skills and compassion

In order to be part of the “Day for Dub” initiative, you must do the following – register through the smart phone app or the initiative official website: www.day4dubai.ae – Participate in available volunteering events on the official app or website – Suggest and participate in new volunteering opportunities

The main goal of this initiative is for everyone to volunteer at least one day a year to help others, so that they can volunteer all at once or through several volunteering opportunities throughout the year, but we strongly encourage making volunteering a lifestyle and therefore volunteering for more than one day is a commendable and encouraging step

Registration is through the smartphone app

Registration approval takes approximately 1-3 business days.

The App is developed to facilitate the volunteer experience. However, all services available on the app are also available on the initiative’s official website: www.day4dubai.ae

Participation in “Day for Dubai”is free

Volunteers donate their time in various fields, depending on their interests, knowledge, skills and needs.

The areas of volunteering are: 1. The elderly, 2. Children and youth, 3. People of determination, 4. Education, 5. Counseling and guidance, 6. Health, 7. Community service, 8. Sports and entertainment, 9. Culture and arts, 10. Environment and wildlife conservation, 11. Hope and tolerance, 12. Response to emergency situations, 13. International volunteering, 14. Other…

We fully believe that anyone, regardless of age and professional background, can volunteer by dedicating their time to a voluntary field.

Voluntary fields are very diverse and anyone can participate.

You can volunteer more than once in any field

The ‘Day for Dubai initiative is mostly about donating your time to those in need, not your money.

Some voluntary assignments require certain skills, and it is possible that you meet these specifications. In this case, you can choose voluntary opportunities that suit your skills through the “Day for Dubai” application

Voluntary opportunities and their locations will be posted on the “Day for Dubai app and the official website of the initiative on an ongoing basis. Be sure to follow us continuously

Companies can participate by registering in the app.

Children from 6 to 18 years can participate in voluntary work if written consent is obtained from parents

Volunteering is a free service.

You’ll find events in: The list of volunteering events section in the www.day4dubai.ae app. The list of volunteering events section on the initiative’s official website

Information about the event will be available in the list of volunteering events section of the ‘Day for Dubai’ app

Attendance at the event requires registration unless stated otherwise in the event description

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event

Attendance at the event requires registration unless stated otherwise in the event description

Yes, you can propose and record your ideas and send them to the email: info@watani.ae

You can contact the ‘Day for Dubai customer service center by calling the toll-free number: 800928264

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To consolidate the spirit and culture of volunteering as a sustainable vision and behavior in the Emirati society and to embody the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may Allah protect him – and in honor of the immortal human legacy left to us by the Late/ Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – may Allah rest his soul in peace – the founding father of the United Arab Emirates; the pioneering initiative (A Day for Dubai), has been launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, as a kind announcement of of His Highness to put the creative idea and vision into action. Seeing in action; so that everyone can remember the difference that one day of giving makes.


Day For Dubai is a mobile platform where different organisations can develop events based on several categories to provide volunteering opportunities to the people of Dubai. These organisations will award certificates to volunteers who successfully volunteer at events organised by them. These users will engage with the system using mobile and web-based interfaces. The goal of this application is to create and construct a system that allows organisations to organise events for the citizens of Dubai to spend their days volunteering to help those in need.