CPR and AED Awareness Week: Why It Matters in Dubai

Jun 2 / Lorraine Marie
Every year from June 1 to 7, CPR and AED Awareness Week reminds communities around the world of one powerful truth: ordinary people can help save lives when they know what to do during a cardiac emergency.
Although CPR and AED Awareness Week is observed in the United States, its message is universal. Cardiac emergencies can happen anywhere — at home, at work, in schools, malls, gyms, or public spaces. When someone nearby knows CPR and understands how to use an AED, the chance of early lifesaving action becomes stronger.
In Dubai, this message is reflected through Dubai Heart Safe City, a community lifesaving initiative owned by Dubai Health Authority.
Dubai Health Authority invites everyone 18 years old and above who is living, working, or studying in Dubai to avail of this FREE CPR and AED lifesaving training. Limited slots are available now.
Why CPR and AED Awareness Matters
During a cardiac emergency, every second matters. CPR helps maintain blood flow to vital organs, while an automated external defibrillator, or AED, can support early defibrillation when needed.
Many emergencies happen before professional medical help arrives. This is why public awareness and basic response training are so important. When more people are trained, communities become more prepared, more confident, and more capable of responding during the first critical moments of an emergency.
CPR and AED awareness is not only for healthcare professionals. It is valuable for families, employees, teachers, students, workplace teams, community groups, and anyone who may witness a sudden emergency.

Introducing Dubai Heart Safe City

Dubai Heart Safe City is a community CPR and AED awareness initiative owned by Dubai Health Authority.
Through this initiative, Dubai Health Authority promotes lifesaving awareness and practical CPR and AED education for eligible members of the community.
The initiative invites individuals aged 18 and above who are living, working, or studying in Dubai to take part in FREE CPR and AED training and become more prepared to respond during cardiac emergencies.
Hayat Institute serves as the official practical training partner for Dubai Heart Safe City, supporting the delivery of practical CPR and AED training sessions in line with the initiative’s objectives.

Who Can Join the FREE Training?

The FREE CPR and AED training is open to individuals who are:
 - 18 years old and above
 - Living in Dubai
 - Working in Dubai
 - Studying in Dubai
This training is ideal for members of the public, employees, students, community volunteers, workplace teams, and anyone who wants to learn essential lifesaving response skills.
Limited slots are currently available, so eligible participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

How Hayat Institute Supports the Initiative

As the official practical training partner, Hayat Institute supports Dubai Heart Safe City by helping deliver practical CPR and AED awareness training to the community.
The training introduces participants to the basic steps of CPR, the purpose of an AED, and the importance of taking early action during a cardiac emergency.
This supports the wider goal of building a more prepared and heart-safe community in Dubai under the leadership of Dubai Health Authority.

Register for FREE CPR and AED Training in Dubai

If you are 18 years old and above and are living, working, or studying in Dubai, you are invited to register for the FREE CPR and AED training under Dubai Heart Safe City.
Limited slots are available now.
Visit the official Dubai Heart Safe City website to register, learn more, and take part in Dubai’s community lifesaving movement. For group training requests, send us an email or contact us now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CPR and AED training free?
Yes. Dubai Heart Safe City offers FREE CPR and AED training for eligible participants.
Who can register for the free training?
Individuals aged 18 years old and above who are living, working, or studying in Dubai may register.
Who owns the Dubai Heart Safe City initiative?
Dubai Heart Safe City is an initiative owned by Dubai Health Authority.
What is Hayat Institute’s role?
Hayat Institute is the official practical training partner for Dubai Heart Safe City.
Do I need to be a healthcare professional to join?
No. The training is open to eligible members of the community, not only healthcare professionals.
Where can I register?
You can register through the official Dubai Heart Safe City website. If you are a company or a group, you may send us a group training requests via our official email coordinator@hayatinstitute.ae