Dubai’s famed luxury patrol fleet just got faster and greener: three new Mercedes-Benz models—the SL 55 AMG, GT 63 AMG, and all-electric EQS 580—have joined Dubai Police.
Unveiled on 27th September to coincide with World Tourism Day, the cars arrive via the Tourism Police Department under the General Department of Criminal Investigation and continue a strategy of pairing high-visibility policing with cutting-edge tech and sustainability.
If you’re new to Dubai’s luxury policing fleet approach, these units complement conventional patrols, with the force deploying select high-performance vehicles at major visitor corridors—like the Burj Khalifa, Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, JBR, and other hotspots—to amplify police presence, assist tourists, and showcase city innovation.
The Mercedes trio fits that brief. Each car integrates advanced mechanical and electronic systems with AI-driven features. Interactive in-car displays feed officers real-time data to support professional handling and quick decision-making, while the EQS 580 strengthens the fleet’s shift toward cleaner transport.
Dubai Police credits its long-running partnership with Gargash Enterprises, the official Mercedes-Benz dealer, for enabling rapid adoption of the latest platforms. Senior leaders frame the addition as part of a continuous upgrade cycle that keeps frontline teams visible, responsive, and tech-forward across the city’s busiest districts. Mercedes-Benz executives, for their part, highlight the collaboration as a model for advancing sustainable, modern mobility in policing.
Globally, forces tailor fleets to local identity and mission. Dubai’s roster has included Bugatti Veyrons, Lamborghini Aventadors, Lotus Emeya-S EVs, and Rolls-Royce Cullinans—used chiefly for public relations, tourism, and tech demonstrations rather than routine pursuits. Many departments are also migrating to hybrid and electric patrol cars to meet smart-city and emissions goals. One example: Italy’s Carabinieri deploy a partially armoured Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid, balancing efficiency and urban range.
Italy’s Carabinieri deploy a partially armored Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid, balancing fuel savings, everyday patrol range, and survivability in urban operations. |Source: Motor1
Across Africa, policing mobility typically prioritises utility and durability over prestige. Fleets often rely on Toyota Land Cruisers, Ford Rangers, and Isuzu pickups to navigate varied terrain and long duty cycles.
Major cities are beginning to pilot more fuel-efficient units as budgets and infrastructure allow. But luxury patrol vehicles remain the exception, with agencies focusing resources on rugged platforms that match local operating realities.
It’s worth asking: if more vehicles were built locally and properly supported, could homegrown brands supply reliable patrol fleets that also showcase national pride?
