Dubai Police Highlights Tourist Safety Advancements at Arabian Travel Market 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dubai Police showcased a range of cutting-edge tourism safety initiatives at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event, which attracted thousands of industry professionals and government representatives, further cemented Dubai's position as a hub for innovation in tourism security.
Brigadier Khalfan Obaid Al Jallaf, Director of the Tourist Police Department, emphasised the importance of public outreach in Dubai Police's participation at ATM 2025. The event served as a platform for dialogue with regional and international tourism stakeholders.
One of the key initiatives on display was the Dubai Smart Police Stations (SPS), a network of state-of-the-art stations designed to offer seamless, user-friendly police services without the need for physical police presence. Tourists can use touchscreen kiosks to perform various functions such as checking traffic fines, reporting vehicle obstruction, filing police clearance certificates, and more. The system even allows private video conferencing with officers if needed, streamlining the process and enhancing accessibility for visitors.
Dubai Police also showcased the "Sail Safely" marine safety service, a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring the safety of all marine activities in Dubai. The service includes a 24/7 emergency response centre, regular patrols, and a dedicated hotline for reporting incidents.
Other initiatives on display included the Smart Lost and Found System, the Tourism Police Digital Twin, the "Police Eye" community policing tool, the Esaad Privilege Programme, the Hatta Brave Patrol Teams, and the Dubai Police Museum.
In addition to showcasing these initiatives, Dubai Police also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Economy to improve compliance mechanisms against money laundering and terrorism financing. This collaboration enhances data sharing, monitoring of illicit activities, and rapid response to financial crimes, thereby reinforcing Dubai’s position as a secure global economic and tourism hub.
Brigadier Al Shamsi, the Acting Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, highlighted the role of modern policing in enhancing visitor confidence and experience. He emphasised that these initiatives represent Dubai Police’s commitment to integrating innovative technology and multi-agency collaboration to create a safer, smarter tourism environment.
The event reaffirmed Dubai Police's commitment to supporting Dubai's status as a world-class, safe, and welcoming tourist destination. Attendees had the opportunity to visit the Dubai Police Museum, learn about the Esaad Privilege Programme, and gain insights into the Hatta Brave Patrol Teams service.
The Arabian Travel Market serves as a significant platform for Dubai Police to engage with global tourism leaders, furthering their broader strategy to ensure the safety and security of Dubai's growing number of tourists. The initiatives showcased at ATM 2025 underscore Dubai Police's commitment to leveraging technology and collaboration to create a safer, smarter, and more secure tourism environment.
- The Dubai Smart Police Stations, a network of innovative stations designed for seamless, user-friendly police services, were on display at the Arabian Travel Market 2025, signifying Dubai Police's dedication to technology in tourism security.
- The "Sail Safely" marine safety service, an initiative by Dubai Police, aims to ensure the safety of all marine activities in Dubai, demonstrating their commitment to safety in the tourism sector.
- To further enhance Dubai’s position as a secure global economic and tourism hub, Dubai Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Economy to improve compliance mechanisms against money laundering and terrorism financing.
- The community policing tool "Police Eye" and the Smart Lost and Found System were among the initiatives on display at the Arabian Travel Market, reflecting Dubai Police's emphasis on integrating innovation for a safer, smarter tourism environment.
- The Arabian Travel Market provides Dubai Police with an opportunity to engage with global tourism leaders, reinforcing their strategy to ensure the safety and security of Dubai's increasing number of tourists through technology and collaboration.
