Abu Dhabi Police’s 1979 Porsche 924 Restored Ahead of Dubai Display

Abu Dhabi Police’s 1979 Porsche 924 has been restored and formally returned to the force, bringing back the vehicle recognised as the first performance police car in the UAE.

The car was originally acquired to escort Queen Elizabeth II during her first visit to the UAE in 1979. Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, part of Ali & Sons Holding, carried out the restoration earlier this year, returning the vehicle to near-original condition while preserving its historic police identity.

The restoration included recreating the original painted police markings rather than using modern decals. The car was unveiled in Abu Dhabi before being handed back to Abu Dhabi Police during a ceremony at Al Maqta Museum, one of the emirate’s earliest police facilities.

Its first public appearance following the restoration will take place at the Icons of Porsche festival at The Square Nad Al Sheba in Dubai from November 21st to 22nd, 2026. The display coincides with Porsche’s 50-year commemoration of its transaxle models, beginning with the 924 and followed by the 928, 944 and 968.

After the festival, the car will return to Al Maqta Museum in Abu Dhabi, where it will be placed on permanent display.