Abstract The paper gives an account of psychiatric services in Dubai (U.A.E). It describes the unique demographic constitution of Dubai and its complex health system. It also discusses the reasons behind the primitiveness of psychiatry in comparison to other medical specialities and services, especially considering the wealth of Dubai. The paper then goes on to mention the available psychiatric services and the environment of the psychiatric department in Rashid Hospital in Dubai. Finally, the report touches on areas of mental health legislation, education, training and research in the field of mental health in Dubai.