Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved eight major Dubai Police projects worth AED2 billion (US$545 million), marking a significant advancement in the emirate’s security infrastructure.
Key Projects Overview

1. Dubai Police Academy – Al Ruwayyah
- Investment: AED1 billion
- Completion: 2027
- Capacity: 2,500 cadets
- Area: 155 hectares
Features include:
- Residential facilities for 1,200 officers
- Academic buildings and lecture halls
- 17 sports facilities
- 3.5km running track
- 1,000-seat theatre

2. Hatta Training Centre
Opening 2025 with facilities for:
- 180 students
- Shooting range
- Sports complex
- 300-visitor training field
3. Area 56 – Smart Security Hub
- Budget: AED300 million
- Focus: Crime prevention and data analysis
- Features: AI-powered predictive policing
4. Police Housing Project
- Location: Umm Al Daman
- Investment: AED300 million
- Completion: 2026
- Units: 246 residential apartments
5. Protective Security Department
- Budget: AED300 million
- Location: Al Ruwayyah
- Completion: 2026
- Capacity: 400 police vehicles
6. Bur Dubai Police Station Expansion
- Investment: AED90.9 million
- Features: Smart Police Station integration
7. Forensic Medicine Building
Key features:
- 24/7 operation
- Virtual anatomy facilities
- Research laboratories
- Biobank facilities
8. World’s First Floating Smart Police Station
Location: The World Islands Services:
- 24/7 automated operations
- Marine community support
- Digital police services
Strategic Impact
These developments aim to:
- Enhance public safety
- Modernise police operations
- Support officer training
- Improve service delivery
- Strengthen Dubai’s security infrastructure
Dubai’s Safety Vision
Sheikh Mohammed emphasised Dubai’s position as a global safety leader, highlighting:
- Technology integration
- Professional development
- Service excellence
- Community safety
Citations:
Project details sourced from official announcements. For the most current information, please refer to Dubai Police official channels.





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