The Dubai Police fleet has a new electric SUV, the Yangwang U8, with a combined output of 1,197 horsepower. Officers unveiled the model at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition, known as WETEX 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The U8 reaches 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. It can turn a full 360 degrees on the spot. In an emergency, the vehicle floats and moves through water. The reveal paired a high-output electric model with the force’s public patrol work.
Al-Futtaim Automotive Group supplied the U8. The group is the exclusive distributor of Yangwang vehicles in the UAE. Brigadier Saeed Al Hajri, director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, carried out the unveiling.
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What the Yangwang U8 brings
The Yangwang U8 stands apart from the supercars most people link with the force. Its flotation system keeps the SUV afloat and steerable in floods and other water emergencies. A tank-turn function lets it rotate in place, which points to the control software behind the model. Few vehicles on the roster offer that range of tricks. The feature sets the U8 apart from the usual supercars and luxury SUVs in the tourist patrol fleet.
Numbers carry the rest of the story. The U8 runs on an electric platform. Output of 1,197 horsepower places it among the strongest models the force operates. Its 3.6-second sprint to 100 km/h keeps pace with the quickest cars in the lineup.
Where the Dubai Police electric SUV will patrol
The Dubai Police electric SUV will work in the city’s busiest visitor areas. Look for it near Burj Khalifa, along Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and at Jumeirah Beach Residence. These sites pull heavy foot traffic from tourists throughout the year. The force expects the SUV to serve at these destinations rather than in high-speed chases.
Al Hajri said the vehicle supports the force’s presence at major tourist attractions. He added that it helps officers engage with residents and visitors. The cars give tourists a clear point of contact for help, directions or details about community services. He also welcomed continued cooperation with Al-Futtaim Automotive Group.
A modern turn for the Dubai Police fleet
The Dubai Police fleet has leaned toward cleaner mobility for several years, and the U8 fits that path. It pairs an electric drivetrain with the look the Dubai Police luxury patrol fleet is known for. Lower-emission models now take a larger place in the force’s plans.
Senior officers attended the reveal. Brigadier Ali Mohammad Faraj Al Muhairi, director of the General Department of Transport and Rescue, was present. Colonel Mohammad Abdulrahman Abdulwahid, director of the Tourist Police Department, and Colonel Anwar Al Nimer, director of the Force Vehicles Department, joined him. Yousuf Raisi represented Al-Futtaim Automotive Group.
A fleet that doubles as an attraction
The Dubai Police supercars have grown into a draw of their own. Visitors photograph them, and the cars open a friendly route to the force. The Yangwang U8 adds floating ability and a 360-degree turn to that reputation. For the Dubai Police fleet, the U8 is the next step in a public-facing patrol plan built on standout machines.
