By A week ago, the Dubai Police announced that they had added a high-powered Lamborghini Temerario to their luxury patrol fleet.
You wouldn’t want to try and flee from justice in Dubai. The hybrid supercar can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (60mph) in just 2.7 seconds!
Today, they have unveiled another luxury beast – the Yangwang U8, a high-performance SUV capable of floating on water and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.
And don’t think a speedy 3-point U-turn will get you out of trouble in a police pursuit. This one can turn all four wheels and revolve in its own space!
What’s interesting is the role – or one of the roles – these vehicles play in policing.
According to the Dubai Police, they join a fleet that has become “one of Dubai’s most recognisable attractions, reflecting the city’s reputation for innovation, safety and world class tourism.”
Eh? Run that by me again.
Brigadier Saeed Al Hajri, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police, said of the Lamborghini, that it reflects the force’s commitment to strengthening its security presence while building closer relationships with the public.
“Our luxury patrol fleet represents an innovative approach to policing, combining an effective security presence with community and tourist engagement. These vehicles help people feel safe, showcase Dubai’s positive image to visitors from around the world, and raise awareness of police services and public safety. Above all, they reinforce our commitment to being a police force that is close to the community,” he said.
Colonel Mohammad Abdulrahman Abdulwahid, Director of the Tourist Police Department at Dubai Police explained that the luxury vehicle patrols operate in popular tourist destinations and busy areas, including Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and Jumeirah Beach Residence, where they offer residents and visitors opportunities to interact with police officers and learn more about the services Dubai Police provide.
Maybe they are right. There are iconic sights that hit you as a tourist when you see them for the first time. I remember stopping in my tracks when I first saw a Geisha in Japan, and years ago, seeing an American police car in Boston for the first time, with all the sparkling chrome and lights! So, maybe Dubai’s luxury patrol vehicles can be a tourist attraction.
What do you think?
