Abu Dhabi Police

The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police in Abu Dhabi Emirate operates with other agencies to achieve a safer society. It seeks to preserve the stability, the reduction of crime and the removal of a sense of fear, as well as contributing to the achievement of justice among the general public.

The vision of the Directorate is to become the police force that is more effective in the field responding to the needs of society with the highest level of integrity and training.



The values of the General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police are integrity, honesty and respect for human rights. Provide the service fairly and dealing with people reasonably, tact and kindness, as well as promoting teamwork and recognizing the contribution of individuals and the group in the achievement and reward their owners.

Abu Dhabi police – a journey of giving, symbol of security and loyalty



The change and development had distinguished status at all levels and locations in Abu Dhabi police and the historical stages through which Abu Dhabi police had passed for more than 50 years since it was founded in 1957, were efforts and accomplishments of leaders , symbols and loyal policemen , about them H.H SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN , PRESIDEND OF THE STATE, Said ' the security and tranquility which our country is enjoying is a result of the efforts exerted by those men , who are standing up to their responsibilities and perform their tasks with sincerity day and night , towards all citizens and residents on the land of the state, the policemen were at our good thinking and we all touch the big role they are doing in the light of the urban change and the rapid development of the state.



The GHQ of Abu Dhabi police since its establishment desired to implement the saying of the late H.H SHEIKH ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN (ALLAH MAY HAVE MERCY ON HIM), THAT “POLICE IS THE ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION OF STABILITY AND SECURITY IN THE COUNTRY AND SPREAD OF CONFIDENCE AMONG THE PEOPLE.







Knowing the history of Abu Dhabi police through the book “illuminations on Abu Dhabi police past which issued by Abu Dhabi police GHQ on the occasion of the golden Jubilee celebrations in the year 2007”.

To ensure continuity of Abu Dhabi emirate as community enjoys security and safety through the provision of high quality police services to citizens , residents of the emirate and its visitors.