Dubai Police is set to launch the Middle East's first floating Smart Police Station by the end of 2026 — a fully automated, 24/7 maritime hub designed to serve yacht owners, boat enthusiasts, and water-sport tourists on Dubai's waterways.
Dubai's Floating Police Station: What to Expect
The floating Smart Police Station (SPS) is part of the AED 2 billion strategic project spearheaded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The station will offer 27 core services and 33 support functions, all delivered through self-service kiosks and AI-powered systems — with no human staff required on-site. Services will be available in six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Greek, reflecting Dubai's diverse maritime tourism base.
Key services include:
- Reporting of criminal and traffic incidents - Issuance of permits and certificates - Lost item management through self-service technology
AI and Robotics at the Core
Lieutenant Colonel Faisal Al Tamimi, Director of Assets and Facilities at Dubai Police, explained that the floating station is designed specifically around the functional needs of water-transport users. "The station is designed in a way to provide acceptable space for yachts and boats," he said.
The facility will rely on artificial intelligence and robotics to handle all service requests, eliminating the need for traditional service centres for maritime visitors. Its advanced design concept creates seamless physical and digital connections between users and police services.
Fourth Type of Smart Police Station in Dubai
The floating SPS is the fourth format in Dubai Police's expanding Smart Police Station network, joining:
- Conventional Smart Police Stations — fixed, fully automated kiosk stations - Drive-Thru Police Stations — roadside smart service points - Walk-In Police Stations — city-centre self-service hubs
Together, these stations form a citywide intelligent policing grid aligned with Dubai's vision of becoming the world's smartest and happiest city.
Building a Safer, Smarter Maritime Dubai
The Dubai floating police station project illustrates how the emirate is applying cutting-edge technology to meet growing demand from a maritime public — one that includes hundreds of thousands of yacht and boat users annually. By deploying AI-powered, language-flexible, round-the-clock services directly on the water, Dubai Police is setting a new benchmark for maritime security in the region.
This innovation is expected to significantly reduce footfall at land-based service centres while ensuring tourists and residents on the water receive the same high standard of policing services available on shore.
