DUBAI: It’s almost worthwhile being arrested by Dubai Police, especially if the officer apprehending you happens to be driving one of its luxury vehicles.
The force’s fleet already boasts a collection of top end brands, including Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, McLaren, Rolls Royce, and Ferrari – to name a few - And now the draw to would be offenders has grown even more.
The world renowned police force – that even has robots - has just added the Aston Martin Vantage to its fleet and will be seen on the city’s roads, dressed in full livery, complete with flashing lights.
The Dubai Police Vantage features a custom ‘77’ number plate, the number 7 a nod to the UAE’s seven Emirates.
Of course, it is no coincidence that it is also well known as the British make’s long-standing association with the world’s most famous fictional secret agent, James Bond – and what’s that? Oh the car’s introduction comes just in time for the release of the highly anticipated Bond movie “No Time to Die” next month.
“It is an honor to have an Aston Martin join Dubai Police’s fleet of supercars and the Vantage is the perfect model to make such a statement; purity at its finest, a hint of aggression and engineering that pushes it to upwards of 300 km/h,” said Ramzi Atat, head of marketing and communications MENA, Aston Martin.
“We are grateful to the team at Dubai Police, and especially HE Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief, for bringing this partnership to life,” Atat added.
The Dubai Police Vantage will make its event debut, alongside other models in the force’s fleet at the Dubai EXPO 2020 in October 2021.
