Dubai’s Police Department has a Fleet of Supercars
Have you ever wondered what type of police force patrols the streets in Dubai, one of the wealthiest cities in the world? Located on the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is known for its glamorous, over-the-top lifestyle. In a city that has a seven-star hotel, an ATM that dispenses gold bars and a $400 million indoor ski park, Dubai’s police fleet also fits in with this luxury image.
Check out this amazing list of vehicles, brought to you by Francis Collision Centre. Our local police department here in Fresno, CA surely does not have cars like this in their fleet, but of course, our average income isn't the highest in the world, like in Dubai.
If you see one of the force’s green and white vehicles, pay close attention because it won’t necessarily be one of the Chevys, Mazdas, Nissans or Toyotas that make up the rest of the fleet. A few years ago, the Dubai police department began acquiring high-performance luxury cars, such as a Bentley, McLaren and Porsche.
Estimated to cost several millions of dollars in total, these supercars are among the fastest in the world. However, chances are that you won’t see them in hot pursuit or at a traffic accident. They are mainly used to patrol tourist areas and often make an appearance at special events. This has helped the Dubai police force be seen as more accessible to the public.
The exotic cars have become very popular, and the photographs and videos taken by the public have millions of views online.
Five dream cars included as part of the Dubai police fleet:
Bugatti Veyron
Top Speed: 250 mph
Horsepower: 1,200 hp
Acceleration 0-62 mph 2.5 seconds
Cost: $1.5 million
The 16-cylinder Bugatti has been reported to be the fastest and most expensive vehicle in the fleet
Limited Edition Aston Martin One-77
Top Speed: 220 mph
Horsepower: 750 hp
Acceleration 0-62 mph: 3.5 seconds
Cost: $1.4 million
The rare carbon fiber-bodied vehicle is one of only 77 built.
Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
Top speed: 217 mph
Horsepower: 700 hp
Acceleration 0-62 mph: 2.9 seconds
Cost: $400,000
Named after a fighting bull, the roadster was featured in the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction, playing the role of Lockdown.
Ferrari FF
Top Speed: 208 mph
Horsepower: 650 hp
Acceleration 0-62 mph: 3.7 seconds
Cost: $300,000
The four-seater luxury vehicle is Ferrari’s first production four-wheel drive model.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Top Speed: 195 mph
Horsepower: 583 hp
Acceleration: 0-62 mph: 3.2 seconds
Cost: $200,000
Owned by many celebrities, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has gull-wing doors and was designed and built by AMG.
Sources: Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine and Forbes