Dubai Police Fold 920-HP Lamborghini Into Patrol Mandate

Dubai’s police force has formally added a new vehicle to its Luxury Patrol Fleet, and the decision says as much about institutional strategy as it does about horsepower. The force confirmed the arrival of the Lamborghini Temerario, a 920-horsepower hybrid supercar that now joins a patrol program whose stated mandate extends well beyond traffic enforcement.

The announcement came from the force itself, not from the manufacturer, and it was framed in explicitly institutional terms. Brigadier Saeed Al Hajri, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police, described the fleet as an innovative approach to policing, one that combines an effective security presence with community and tourist engagement. In his words, the vehicles help people feel safe, showcase Dubai’s positive image to visitors worldwide, and raise awareness of police services and public safety. Above all, he said, they reinforce the force’s commitment to being a police force that is close to the community.

That framing matters for anyone tracking how the force defines its own mission. The Luxury Patrol Fleet is not a publicity exercise, according to the department; it is a collection of cars dressed in white and green, fitted with sirens and lights, that protect and serve Dubai’s citizens. At the same time, the force openly acknowledges a second function: projecting a positive image of the country and raising public awareness. The dual mandate, operational policing alongside public diplomacy, is stated plainly by the office-holder responsible for the program, which gives the public a clear picture of how these vehicles are meant to be used.

The Temerario itself is one of the latest models from the Italian supercar maker and signals what both parties describe as a new era in the partnership. It is a High Performance Electric Vehicle, or HPEV, built around a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine mated to three electric motors. The hybrid system is tuned for performance, producing 920 horsepower and taking the car from zero to 62 miles per hour in 2.7 seconds. The powertrain and cutting-edge technology, rather than the badge alone, are what make this addition a turning point for the fleet.

The rationale offered for the purchase is grounded in the environment the force polices. Dubai is known for a substantial population of supercars on its roads, and the argument runs that a police force cannot be outgunned and outclassed at every turn in such a setting. Whether that logic satisfies questions about proportionality and public spending is a matter for readers to weigh, but the department has been consistent in presenting the fleet as a functional unit rather than a showcase.

The Temerario is not an isolated case. Not long ago, Dubai Police welcomed another Lamborghini, the Revuelto, into the fleet. Other notable inclusions in recent years include a Ferrari 812 Superfast, a Ferrari Purosangue, and even a Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The pattern points to a long-standing institutional policy rather than a one-off decision, and it is one the force has maintained for quite some time.

The relationship between Lamborghini and Dubai Police is itself an established arrangement. The manufacturer has been a favorite of the force for over a decade, meaning the latest addition continues a partnership that predates the current hybrid era. Accountability for the program sits with the department’s leadership, and it is Brigadier Al Hajri who has put his name, and his explanation, to the fleet’s purpose.

The announcement was originally reported by Autoblog on Oct 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section; further coverage of the reveal can be found at https://autos.yahoo.com/people-and-culture/articles/dubai-police-just-added-920-141500121.html. For now, the Temerario stands as the newest expression of a policy that treats high-performance patrol vehicles as both a security tool and a statement of how Dubai Police wants to be seen by the community it serves.