Dubai Police will send out thousands of officers and step up patrols across the emirate during the Eid Al Fitr break.
The force on Thursday said it would conduct 412 traffic and security patrols and assign 3,200 police officers to ensure public safety and security during the festivities.
It plans to dispatch 62 civil defence vehicles, 122 ambulances, 442 paramedics and nine marine boats, while 165 lifeguards will monitor Dubai beaches, the force said on social media.
Patrols will be stationed at all major areas including Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa, City Walk and Dubai Mall. The force will station 147 of its patrols around Eid prayer grounds in places such as Al Salam Mosque, Al Farooq Mosque and Al Rashidyiah Grand Mosque.
More than 2,400 security personnel from private companies will also monitor the emirate's markets and commercial centres.
The Eid holidays begin on Saturday, with public sector staff enjoying a full-week's break.
The start date of Eid will be confirmed by the moon-sighting committee.
“We will intensify patrols of all kinds,” said Maj Gen Abdullah Al Ghaithi. "[This] includes securing all mosques and grand prayer grounds and deploying traffic, security patrols and volunteers across the emirate to ensure its security and safety.”
Maj Gen Al Ghaithi also urged drivers not to be distracted on the road. The force said it had received 508,590 calls since Ramadan began and 6,214 of those were related to traffic incidents.
Families have been told to keep an eye on their children, especially in public parks and shopping centres, during the break.
And for those travelling abroad, Maj Gen Al Ghaithi urged people to lock up their homes and subscribe to the “home security” service available on the Dubai Police app and website. Through this service, patrols can be sent to the homes while people are away.
People can call 911 for all non-urgent incidents.
Dubai Police supercars — in pictures
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A Dubai Police Ferrari supercar on display during the Dubai Airshow. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images -
First lieutenant Mohamed Ebrahim Al Suwaidi with the new Dubai Police car an Audi RS e-trom GT, the force's first electric sports car. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dubai Police took delivery of a Hongqi E-HS9 suv vehicle - the force's first electric vehicle - from Oneroad Automotive Company at the Dubai Police Officers Club. Dubai Police -
Dubai Police supercars at the start of the Dubai Run. Photo: Dubai Media Office -
The Lamborghini Aventador, left, and the Ferrari FF were the first supercars to get the Dubai Police decal treatment. Courtesy Dubai Police -
Dubai Police unveiled new supercars at the Dubai International Motor Show including the Mercedes G class Brabus. Pawan Singh / The National -
Dubai Police added the Ferrari FF (pictured) to its fleet. Courtesy Dubai Police -
A selection of the Dubai Police fleet: Ferrari FF, Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, Bentley Continental GT, Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz/Brabus G700. Photo: WSF Creative -
Dubai Police own a Bugatti Veyron, which can reach a speed of more than 400kph. EPA -
The Maserati GranTurismo allows traffic police to cruise the streets of Dubai in style, as well as comfort. Photo: Dubai Police -
The McLaren MP4-12C packs a punch on the open road with a top speed of about 200kph thanks to its twin-turbo charged V8 engine. Photo: Dubai Police -
Dubai Police hinted in 2019 that the newly Tesla Cybertruck could be added to the force’s impressive fleet of patrol vehicles. Photo: @mostaqbal_ae / Dubai Future Foundation -
The Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG can hit 100kph in only 3 seconds thanks to its nine-speed automatic gearbox and AMG-tuned, all-wheel drive system. Photo: WSF Creative -
The hybrid electric BMW i8 has a top speed of 250kph. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Aston Martin created a special factory staffed by 27 of its finest engineers to produce the exclusive One-77. Sarah Dea / The National -
Named after a Spanish fighting bull, the Lamborghini Aventador was initially limited to 4,000 models, with Dubai Police snapping up one of the V12s and coating it in green and white. Photo: Dubai Police -
Described by Toyota as delivering a 'powerful but pure' driving experience, the Supra can hit 100kph in only 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 250kph. Photo: Dubai Police -
The 4 litre V8 Mercedes-Benz G 63 is ready for action, both on and off the road. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Bentley Continental GT, with a huge six-litre engine and top speed of 318kph, ensures police can get where they need to be in style, and on time. Photo: Dubai Police
