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