Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi restores historic Porsche 924 police car from 1979 UK royal visit
Restoration by Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain brings an important piece of UAE automotive history back to life, with first public display at Icons of Porsche festival on 21-22 November 2026.
A famous Porsche police car from the early years of the United Arab Emirates has been restored and unveiled in Abu Dhabi today.
Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, part of Ali & Sons Holding, has completed the restoration of the Porsche 924, the first sports car to join the UAE Federal Police fleet. The project reflects the Centre's commitment to preserving the nation's automotive heritage and an important chapter in the history of UAE policing.
The 924 was acquired by the Abu Dhabi Police to escort Queen Elizabeth II on her majesty’s first visit to the newly formed nation in 1979.
“The Porsche 924 represents an important chapter in the history of Abu Dhabi Police and the development of our vehicle fleet,” said Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Hammadi, Head of Police Legacy Department at Abu Dhabi Police.
“Restoring the car provides an opportunity to maintain a tangible connection to this period and share its story with future generations. We are pleased to work with Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and Ali & Sons Holding on a project that brings this historic vehicle back to its former identity.”
Following a comprehensive restoration by Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, it was formally returned to Abu Dhabi Police at a ceremony held at Al Maqta Museum, a site of particular historical significance as one of Abu Dhabi's earliest police facilities.
The first public display of the restored car will be at the Icons of Porsche festival in Dubai on 21-22 November 2026. After the festival, the car will be placed in its new home in the Al Maqtaa Museum in Abu Dhabi.
“Porsche has been part of Abu Dhabi's automotive story for generations, and restoring this historic 924 has given us an opportunity to preserve an important chapter of that history,” said Saeed Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director, Ali & Sons Investments.
“It connects the Porsche brand with the early years of the UAE and a significant moment in the country’s history. Our team has approached its restoration with great care and attention to detail, ensuring that its original character and historical significance are preserved for future generations.”
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