Dubai Police has added hybrid McLaren Artura supercar to world-famous supercar fleet

Dubai Police show off a high-speed luxury marine vehicle

A picture of the new electric truck bearing Dubai Police livery has been posted on Twitter

POLICE in Dubai are set to revolutionise how they catch criminals with the introduction of hoverbikes – and they have already begun training.

Thinking of visiting Dubai in the near future? Here are some of the most exciting technologies ready to hit one of the world's most impressive cities.

In addition to being home to some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and biggest shopping malls, Dubai has also carved out a well-deserved reputation for being willing to go big with the latest emerging technology. From robotic police forces to autonomous taxis, here are our picks for Dubai’s most exciting (and, if you don’t live there, envy-inducing) tech innovations.

Two-seater 'Volocopter' completes its maiden test run

• The Volocopter resembles a small helicopter but has 18 propellers
• The unmanned flight was held in front of Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed
• Volocopter is in a race with more than a dozen well-funded European and US firms, each with its own vertical takeoff and landing vehicle

Your existing licence, its validity and your citizenship are important factors for your new license.

For new residents of UAE, the rules, regulations and fees to get a driving licence can get confusing, especially as all Emirates have their own processes for this.

Note: Contact RTA at 8009090 for all your individual queries. This is only an informative guide.

Here are the various scenarios that expats usually face and what the procedures are for each.

Mini autonomous police cars paired with companion drones and facial recognition technology will begin patrolling the streets of Dubai by the end of the year to help the city identify and track down criminal suspects.