The Lotus Eletre R will be used in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Photo: Dubai Police
The Lotus Eletre R will be used in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Photo: Dubai Police
The Lotus Eletre R will be used in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Photo: Dubai Police
The Lotus Eletre R will be used in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Photo: Dubai Police

Dubai Police add luxury electric Lotus to fleet of tourist patrol cars


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Dubai Police have added a Lotus Eletre R to its high-powered fleet of tourist patrol cars.

The vehicle, which generates 905 horsepower, is recognised as the fastest dual-motor electric SUV among versatile sports cars. It has a range of up to 600km.

It was presented to Brig Khalfan Al Jallaf, director of Dubai Tourist Police, complete with the force’s familiar green branding.

The Lotus was presented to Brig Khalfan Al Jallaf, director of Dubai Tourist Police. Photo: Dubai Media Office
The Lotus was presented to Brig Khalfan Al Jallaf, director of Dubai Tourist Police. Photo: Dubai Media Office

He emphasised the force’s readiness to bolster its security presence in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa, JBR and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard.

Brig Al Jallaf said officers driving the vehicle will deliver a range of services to the public, including raising awareness of the community role played by Dubai Police.

The addition of the Lotus Eletre R is the latest in a line of impressive vehicles to be added to the fleet.

In December, a McLaren Artura supercar joined the force’s impressive fleet of patrol vehicles, hot on the heels of a Lamborghini Urus Performante.

The Urus Performante has a four-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, boasting 666 horsepower and can accelerate from zero to 100kph in under 3.3 seconds.

UAE police supercars - in pictures

  • Dubai Police have recently acquired a Toyota Supra to add to their supercar fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
    Dubai Police have recently acquired a Toyota Supra to add to their supercar fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
  • In 2015, Abu Dhabi Police displayed a liveried Lykan HyperSport by Dubai-based car maker W Motors. Security Media
    In 2015, Abu Dhabi Police displayed a liveried Lykan HyperSport by Dubai-based car maker W Motors. Security Media
  • From left, a Porsche Panamera, BMW i8 hybrid sports car and a Brabus 700, all in the Dubai Police colours, pictured in 2015. Dubai Police
    From left, a Porsche Panamera, BMW i8 hybrid sports car and a Brabus 700, all in the Dubai Police colours, pictured in 2015. Dubai Police
  • A few million dirhams of Dubai Police metal outside the Dubai International Motor Show in 2017: from left, a Nissan GT-R, an Audi R8, a Bentley Continental GT and a BMW i8. Satish Kumar for The National
    A few million dirhams of Dubai Police metal outside the Dubai International Motor Show in 2017: from left, a Nissan GT-R, an Audi R8, a Bentley Continental GT and a BMW i8. Satish Kumar for The National
  • A Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG on the Dubai Police fleet in 2015. WSF Creative
    A Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG on the Dubai Police fleet in 2015. WSF Creative
  • Dubai Police's Brabus 700, which is a Mercedes-Benz G 63 modified by German company Brabus. WSF Creative
    Dubai Police's Brabus 700, which is a Mercedes-Benz G 63 modified by German company Brabus. WSF Creative
  • The Bugatti Veyron, once the fastest production car in the world, has been one of the most expensive cars in Dubai Police's collection. EPA
    The Bugatti Veyron, once the fastest production car in the world, has been one of the most expensive cars in Dubai Police's collection. EPA
  • An Aston Martin One-77, one of a limited edition of 77 cars, in Dubai Police livery at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. Sarah Dea / The National
    An Aston Martin One-77, one of a limited edition of 77 cars, in Dubai Police livery at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. Sarah Dea / The National
  • A fleet of Dubai Police supercars led the way during the fourth stage of the Dubai Tour cycling race in 2014. Christopher Pike / The National
    A fleet of Dubai Police supercars led the way during the fourth stage of the Dubai Tour cycling race in 2014. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Dubai Police's Brabus 700 was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show in 2013. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai Police's Brabus 700 was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show in 2013. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A Lamborghini Aventador in Dubai Police colours. Dubai Police
    A Lamborghini Aventador in Dubai Police colours. Dubai Police
  • A Bentley Continental GT from Dubai Police's fleet at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. AFP
    A Bentley Continental GT from Dubai Police's fleet at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. AFP
  • The Lamborghini Aventador is capable of speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour. Dubai Police
    The Lamborghini Aventador is capable of speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour. Dubai Police
  • The BMW i8, which is a hybrid vehicle, adds an environmental edge to Dubai Police's glittering fleet. Dubai Police
    The BMW i8, which is a hybrid vehicle, adds an environmental edge to Dubai Police's glittering fleet. Dubai Police
  • Two new Audi R8s, centre, were added to the Dubai Police roster in 2016. Grayling
    Two new Audi R8s, centre, were added to the Dubai Police roster in 2016. Grayling
  • A McLaren MP4-12C was given the green-and-white treatment in 2013. Dubai Police
    A McLaren MP4-12C was given the green-and-white treatment in 2013. Dubai Police
  • Dubai Police's Ghiath, aka the 'Beast Patrol', fights crime by using AI systems with facialrecognition technology. Victor Besa / The National
    Dubai Police's Ghiath, aka the 'Beast Patrol', fights crime by using AI systems with facialrecognition technology. Victor Besa / The National
  • Dubai Ambulance's Ford Mustang. Courtesy: Aletihad
    Dubai Ambulance's Ford Mustang. Courtesy: Aletihad
  • The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most luxurious of Dubai Police's fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
    The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most luxurious of Dubai Police's fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
  • The Ministry of Interior's Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini
    The Ministry of Interior's Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini
  • Dubai Police officers set to take to the road in a new fleet of Renault Zoe cars.
    Dubai Police officers set to take to the road in a new fleet of Renault Zoe cars.
  • Eight Chevolet Bolt EV cars are now being used by Dubai Police. Courtesy: Chevrolet
    Eight Chevolet Bolt EV cars are now being used by Dubai Police. Courtesy: Chevrolet
  • One of Dubai Police's new Peugeot electric cars that will be stationed at Dubai Airports. Dubai Media Office
    One of Dubai Police's new Peugeot electric cars that will be stationed at Dubai Airports. Dubai Media Office
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UN Panel of Experts found regime secretly sold a fifth of the country's gold reserves. 

The panel’s 2017 report followed a trail to West Africa where large sums of cash and gold were hidden by Abdullah Al Senussi, Qaddafi’s former intelligence chief, in 2011.

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Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. “As of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user's top friends' list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.”

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The flights

Flydubai operates up to seven flights a week to Helsinki. Return fares to Helsinki from Dubai start from Dh1,545 in Economy and Dh7,560 in Business Class.

The stay

Golden Crown Igloos in Levi offer stays from Dh1,215 per person per night for a superior igloo; www.leviniglut.net 

Panorama Hotel in Levi is conveniently located at the top of Levi fell, a short walk from the gondola. Stays start from Dh292 per night based on two people sharing; www. golevi.fi/en/accommodation/hotel-levi-panorama

Arctic Treehouse Hotel in Rovaniemi offers stays from Dh1,379 per night based on two people sharing; www.arctictreehousehotel.com

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They do not usually recommend investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies due to the risk and volatility associated with them.

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He adds that if a person is interested in owning a business or growing a property portfolio to increase their retirement income, this can be encouraged provided they keep in mind the overall risk profile of these assets.

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