An EY study reveals the impact of Dubai Police on the economy

A recent study prepared by EY in cooperation with Dubai Police revealed the magnitude of the economic and social contribution made by the low-crime security environment in the emirate, which is the result of Dubai Police’s efforts to enhance stability and safety.
The report indicates that the Dubai Police, which was established in 1956 and started from the historic “Naief Police Station” before moving to its current headquarters in 1973, has today become a model for modern security institutions, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him.”
The study, which relied on an econometric analysis that included data from 50 countries between the years 1995 and 2021, concluded that security constitutes a fundamental lever for economic growth in Dubai, and that security is not just a social element, but rather a pivotal economic lever that enhances Dubai’s position as an attractive environment for living, working, and investing, and consolidates the role of Dubai Police as one of the most important active components in the emirate’s sustainable growth system.
The study stated that the decrease in crime rates in Dubai contributed to supporting the local economy by an amount ranging between 63.9 billion and 102.3 billion dirhams, equivalent to 14-23 percent of the gross domestic product in 2024, noting that the Dubai Police, as the main pillar of the security and justice system, is directly linked to an economic contribution (gross domestic product) ranging between 31.8 billion and 50.9 billion dirhams annually, equivalent to 7 – 11 percent of the gross domestic product.
She noted that security was not just a stabilizing factor, but had become a major catalyst for tourism. The safety environment has contributed to attracting between 7 and 12 million additional tourists annually, while the contribution of Dubai Police to this number is estimated at approximately 4 – 6 million tourists, representing 19 – 33 percent of the total number of tourists.
She explained that security plays a crucial role in enhancing foreign direct investment flows, as the security environment has been linked to attracting additional investments ranging between 3.6 and 5.8 billion dirhams in 2024.
The contribution of Dubai Police in this aspect is estimated at between 1.8 and 2.9 billion dirhams, equivalent to 1-2 percent of total foreign investments.