The Dubai Police Carnival opened at City Walk on Friday, 9 January 2026, as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival. The three-day City Walk Dubai event runs daily from 16:00 to 22:00, and pairs operational demonstrations with family attractions and technology showcases aimed at boosting public familiarity with police services.
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What the event offers and when it runs
Dubai Police staged the Carnival from Friday, 9 January through Sunday, 11 January 2026, at City Walk. The programme runs each day from 4 pm to 10 pm and is aimed at families, residents and visitors. That’s where visitors can see operational demonstrations, try interactive zones and explore technology displays designed for all ages.
Principal highlights (concise factual summary):
- Dates & time: 9–11 January 2026; daily 16:00–22:00.
- Venue: City Walk, Dubai.
- Senior attendees at opening: Major General Rashid Al Falasi; Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri; Brigadier Expert Hamed Mohammad Al Hashemi.
- Public services showcased: Dubai Police Smart App, Smart Home Security link to operations room, Police Eye reporting, Lost & Found system, Aman Roads traffic awareness.
- Public engagement features: Makers Studio workshops, Khalid Children’s Magazine interactive platform, digital games, competitions, and printed giveaways.
Programme and public displays
The carnival’s daily schedule mixed ceremony with operational demonstrations. Audiences watched motorcycle and bicycle displays, enjoyed musical pieces from the Dubai Police Academy band, and inspected a line-up of luxury patrol cars positioned for public viewing. The K9 dog demonstrations were staged for families, while the Ghiath patrol offered a virtual reality experience that let attendees step into a patrol scenario — an attention-grabbing feature that clearly resonated with younger visitors.
Heritage elements were also on show. A vintage Land Rover and a Ramadan cannon paid quiet homage to policing’s past. Meanwhile, recent tactical capabilities appeared alongside them: armoured vehicles, diving gear, and exhibits linked to the UAE SWAT Challenge rounded out the displays. What this means for readers is simple — the event tried to be both informative and entertaining, not just a static exhibition.
Where exact times for items such as the K9 dog show and the Academy band were not published in advance, organisers advised guests to check on-site signage and official Dubai Police channels for the day-by-day timetable.
For the Kids
It wouldn’t be a City Walk activation without something for the little ones. Family activities at City Walk Dubai are scattered throughout the venue. The Makers Studio workshops for kids are a nice touch, giving children a chance to build and create rather than just watch.
Purpose and community context
Officials described the carnival as a community engagement initiative. Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri said the aim was to strengthen public trust, raise security awareness and familiarise people with smart police services. The event also promoted Dubai Police’s volunteer platform, encouraging residents to take a more active role in community safety. The real change here is less about spectacle and more about nudging the public toward digital services and partnership.
Conclusion
The Dubai Police Carnival at City Walk offered a compact, three-day programme that balanced demos, tech showcases and family activities. For visitors, it was an accessible way to learn about policing tools and services while enjoying live shows. Attendees were urged to use the Dubai Police Smart App and official channels for follow-up information, volunteering and service requests.
