Is an automatic garage door safe for children and pets in Dubai?

It can be, if safety sensors, reversing force and good habits are in place. Photocell sensors detect something in the doorway and a properly set motor reverses when it meets resistance, but these must be tested rather than assumed. Keep remotes away from children, mount wall buttons high, and never let anyone run or play under a moving door. Pets often wander through the opening, so make sure the sensor beam is low enough to catch them. Test the reverse function periodically and have a technician check it during service. Small children should not be left near the door while it operates.