The 738-hp Denza B8 joins Dubai's high-end police fleet, easily the most practical thing they own

by Brad Anderson

The Dubai Police have built a reputation on supercars and high-dollar luxury machines scattered across their fleet, from factory Lamborghinis to Mansory-tuned Rolls-Royces and even a Ferrari or two, so the newest recruit reads as a departure. This one skips the thirsty performance hardware and shows up as a plug-in hybrid Denza B8, odd company for the usual European exotics.

Authorities describe the B8 as the second generation of their Ghiath smart patrol vehicles. They haven’t put a number on how many will join the force, though a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Al-Futtaim, BYD’s exclusive distributor in the UAE, leaves the door open. As such, the police are well-positioned to get plenty of these patrol vehicles should they wish.

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The Ghiath smart patrol vehicles are designed to bring more advanced technologies to the police fleet, including artificial intelligence, and to “deliver optimal performance across policing and security operations.” Local police also say vehicles like the B8 will help improve response times.

“This strategic partnership reflects our commitment to harnessing innovation to develop sustainable security solutions that support Dubai’s future vision and contribute to building a smarter, more efficient and more sustainable security transport ecosystem,” Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri said.

It Looks The Part, And Performs, Too

Driving the future of smart policing.
Dubai Police has unveiled the second generation of its Ghiath smart patrol vehicles in partnership with Al-Futtaim and BYD, reinforcing its commitment to smarter, AI-powered, and more sustainable policing.#GhiathSmartPatrol@alfuttaim pic.twitter.com/0uXaRLDNDy

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 9, 2026

Visually, the B8 has been equipped with the local force’s familiar livery, combining white paint with green accents. It also includes plenty of external flashing LED lights, including in the front grille and the dedicated roof-mounted clusters.

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The Dubai police fleet already includes a Lamborghini, a Mansory Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Ferrari Purosangue, a BMW i8 and assorted Mercedes-AMGs.

The Denza B8, sold in China as the Fangchengbao Bao 8, has been on the market for a few years. A body-on-frame platform underpins it, paired with BYD’s DMO Super Hybrid powertrain that combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with two electric motors for up to 738 hp and 561 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. The design won’t turn heads like the rest of the Dubai police fleet, but it moves, reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds.