Sheikh Mohammed unveils centre for criminal data analysis among Dh2 billion Dubai Police projects

Initiative will also create a specialised training complex in Hatta, a building for forensic science and floating smart police station

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is briefed on the new police developments. Photo: X

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a series of strategic Dubai Police projects valued at Dh2 billion, including a new centre for criminal data analysis.

The projects will also include a Dubai Police Academy building in Al Ruwayyah, a specialised training centre in Hatta and a new building for forensic science.

“During my visit today to Dubai Police, we were briefed on their latest development plans,” Sheikh Mohammed said on X, after launching the projects and praising the efforts of the emirate's force. “The city is expanding, police responsibilities and duties are increasing, and the demand for this global city is accelerating,” he said.

“The fact remains that security, safety and stability are the most valuable currency and the greatest guarantee for the continuity and prosperity of the nation's development.”

New Dubai Police Academy

The building project in Al Ruwayyah 1 will cover 155 hectares and accommodate 2,500 male and female cadets and students.

It will comprise four main zones – a residential area that will house up to 1,200 cadet officers; a section for lecture halls, staff offices and a 1,000-capacity theatre; a zone dedicated to sports with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, outdoor courts and a hotel with 26 rooms for sports teams; and a section for the academy’s main field with capacity for up to 2,500 spectators and a training complex for police operations. The project will also feature a 3.5km cycling and running track. Costing a total of Dh1 billion, it is expected to be completed by 2027.

Training centre at Hatta

This will include a main building, sports field, shooting range and sports complex, with capacity for 180 students. The centre will also feature residential facilities, classrooms, administrative offices, a secondary training area, and a main training field with seating for 300 visitors. It is slated to open next year.

Unified Centre for Crime Prevention Systems and Data Analysis

Area 56 will incorporate cutting-edge advancements in security systems, data science and analysis to enhance crime prevention, traffic safety and counter-narcotics efforts through predictive policing.

With a budget of Dh300 million, the project aims to use AI technology for event prediction, enhance digital data analysis and foster enhanced security.

Dubai Police Housing Project

Planned for Umm Al Daman, this project is expected to be operational by 2026. It includes six buildings, green spaces and 246 apartments, with a total investment of Dh300 million. The development also features several indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a swimming pool, restaurants and shops.

New building for General Department of Organisation Protective Security and Emergency

Scheduled to be operational in 2026, the project in Al Ruwayyah has a budget of up to Dh300 million.

The facility will include a training field, a lecture hall with capacity for 300 people, residential quarters, two sports and social centres, a public services building, sports fields and parking for 400 police patrols and specialised vehicles.

Expansion of Bur Dubai Police Station

With a budget of Dh90.9 million, the expansion includes a Smart Police Station (SPS), as well as sections for duty, investigation, traffic and criminal registration, administrative affairs, anti-narcotics enforcement and a call centre.

Forensic Medicine Building

This will integrate the latest scientific specialisations, including virtual anatomy, anthropology, forensic dentistry, a biobank, and facilities for medical data analysis and research. The building will operate 24/7 and include a mortuary facility, visitor parking and a variety of additional amenities.

Floating smart police station

Set to be the first of its kind, the smart police station (SPS) will be located offshore at The World Islands. It is designed to serve yacht and boat enthusiasts, as well as water sports lovers, and will operate 24/7 without any human intervention.