Two people were killed and eight others injured in traffic accidents on Dubai's roads during Eid Al Adha.
Police said that a total of nine accidents occurred during the holiday.
Both deaths were as a result of a vehicle collision with a pedestrian on the first day of Eid Al Adha.
Col Jumaa Bin Suwaidan, acting director of Dubai Police's Traffic Department, confirmed the fatalities happened on Saturday.
“First day of Eid Al Adha witnessed five traffic accidents where two people died in two run-over incidents. Four people were injured in three collision accidents,” said Col Bin Suwaidan.
“We spread more patrols on highways during the holiday and in high population areas to prevent pedestrians crossing from non-designated areas,” he added.
Speeding, failing to adhere to traffic laws and not leaving a safe distance between vehicles were the main reasons for the accidents.
Two accidents occurred during the second day of the Eid Al Adha at Al Refaa area and Umm Suqeim road, resulting in two moderate injuries.
One driver sustained a minor injury in a traffic accident on Friday between two vehicles at International City road, while there was one accident on the last day of Eid in which a driver was injured.
Col Bin Suwaidan urged motorists not to use mobile devices and to keep their attention on the road while following the speed limit.
Dubai Police's Command Centre received 50,748 calls on its emergency hotline 999 during Eid Al Adha.
Meanwhile, Sharjah recorded zero traffic deaths between July 9 and 11, while the call centre of its Central Operations Room received 22,112 phone calls.
Beachgoers enjoyed a safe holiday as Dubai Police recorded no maritime incidents.
Col Rashid Thani Al Ayel, deputy director of Ports Police Station, said they put in place a plan to secure beachgoers at 12 points across Dubai’s shores.
“There were zero incidents during the holiday. We spread patrols, jet-skies, and rescue boats across the beaches practically in JBR, Al Mamzar and Water Canal,” he said.
Dubai Police's Land Rescue Department recorded 20 incidents during the holiday, including people trapped in lifts and cars that were accidentally damaged.
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
