Dubai Police Museum - in pictures

The Dubai Police Museum is at the force's headquarters in Al Twar. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
The Dubai Police Museum is at the force's headquarters in Al Twar. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
The museum, established in 1987, serves as a tribute to the city’s focus on safety, order and innovation
The museum, established in 1987, serves as a tribute to the city’s focus on safety, order and innovation
It offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of Dubai’s police force, which was formed in 1956
It offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of Dubai’s police force, which was formed in 1956
Displays feature police equipment, as well as confiscated items used in smuggling attempts
Displays feature police equipment, as well as confiscated items used in smuggling attempts
Early technology used by Dubai Police is also on show
Early technology used by Dubai Police is also on show
A collection of weapons
A collection of weapons
There are displays about major criminal cases and drug busts
There are displays about major criminal cases and drug busts
Staff are happy to explain exhibits
Staff are happy to explain exhibits
A display about the Dubai Police Band and its history
A display about the Dubai Police Band and its history
A section is dedicated to police uniforms and badges
A section is dedicated to police uniforms and badges
Entry is free, but a visitor permit is required in advance via the Dubai Police website
Entry is free, but a visitor permit is required in advance via the Dubai Police website
Plan to spend about an hour here, maybe slightly longer if you are keen on reading everything or asking questions
Plan to spend about an hour here, maybe slightly longer if you are keen on reading everything or asking questions