The best car sights in Dubai

You can explore the impressive road network and take a drive along the coastal roads behind the wheel of a luxury rental car. There are many sights associated with cars in and around Dubai, and here are the best of them. We are sure that what you will see and experience will exceed your expectations.

Autodrome Dubai

Dubai Autodrome, one of the most modern race tracks in the world, is a racing complex with a 5.39 km circuit, multiple track layouts, a driving school and a go-karting area. Located close to Jumeirah Village and the E 311 highway, Dubai Autodrome is home to numerous racing series and hosts exciting events on any given weekend. From track days and club outings to major international races such as the Dubai 24 Hours or the Ferrari Challenge. The Autodrome complex is also home to exciting stores and car dealerships, and you can rent a car and take a few laps around the track.

International Motor Show in Dubai

The Dubai International Motor Show, traditionally held in November each year, is one of the most important events in the Middle East. Due to the importance of the local market, all car companies try to impress show visitors with demonstrations that cannot be seen anywhere else. For this reason, the Dubai International Motor Show is a unique event with the latest exotic cars, advanced concepts and prestigious models. Some car companies even choose this show for the world premiere of their luxury cars. The Dubai International Motor Show is often accompanied by other events such as tuning shows, parts stores, classic car shows, etc. It is currently unclear when the next Dubai International Motor Show will be held.

Luxury car rental

Dubai is a city with probably the highest number of luxury, sports and prestige models to be seen on the streets. If you want to be part of it, make a statement or simply enjoy the surroundings in the best possible way, you need a luxury convertible, sports car or premium SUV. At our Dubai office, you will find prestigious Ferrari, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce or Bentley models, all waiting to give you the automotive experience of a lifetime. Renting and driving such a vehicle is even easier in Dubai than in the rest of the world. Rent a luxury car in Dubai with Edel & Stark.

Driving in the desert

Driving in the desert is an important part of the automotive experience in Dubai and a unique opportunity to conquer the rocky hills, jump over the dunes or learn special off-road driving techniques. As the desert makes up most of the landscape of the Emirate of Dubai, the locals have perfected driving on the sand and there is a huge off-road community there. This means that you can find numerous desert tour guides and hire a specially prepared off-road vehicle. This is highly recommended and the experience will be fantastic. Especially if you choose to camp and spend the night under the millions of desert stars. We must also warn you not to drive into the desert without proper vehicle equipment and off-road driving experience. As quiet as it may seem from the road, the desert is a very dangerous place for inexperienced drivers without the right equipment.

Road trips

What better way to get to know the atmosphere of a city than by driving through it? In Dubai, road trips are on a whole different level as there is so much to see, from coastal roads, skyscrapers and impressive residential areas to vast highway networks, desert roads and an oasis in the middle of nowhere. With Abu Dhabi 130 km to the south and the mountain roads of Jebel Jais only 160 km to the north, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t just drive out of the city. A road trip is an extremely interesting way to spend your Dubai vacation, and we guarantee you’ll see fantastic scenery, completely clear roads and experience the drive of a lifetime behind the wheel of a luxury rental car. You can drive on the highways along the coast, but you can also take the scenic route or local roads through the countryside. Either way, it will be the drive of a lifetime.

Exotic car dealerships, collections and museums

Even though the UAE’s most famous car museums are not located in Dubai, the city still has an impressive collection of classic cars that are open to visitors. The Al Serkal Classic Car Collection is located on Al Maktoum Road in Dubai. It offers an extensive selection of perfectly restored classic cars from the early days of automotive history. This collection showcases classic vehicles used in Dubai in the past and gives a perfect insight into the road conditions before Dubai became a modern metropolis. Throughout the city, you will also find numerous car showrooms and collections selling exclusive cars, custom-built vehicles, classic cars and anything on four wheels. We particularly recommend the Al Ain Class Motors showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road. Due to its proximity to the desert, special off-road stores are standard and you will find a wide range of special equipment, components and off-road parts.

Flat12-Café

Dubai’s thriving car community is not just about car shows, expensive car dealerships or private collections, but also has its own places in the city and places where all car lovers meet. One such place is the famous Flat12 Café. Located in Dubai Maritime City, Flat12 is a unique place in the world. It is a café, a car exhibition and the venue for many local club meetings and traditional Cars & Cookies events. The unique atmosphere, delicious food and the chance to enjoy a drink next to a classic Bugatti or the latest Ferrari make it an almost surreal experience. A true automotive heaven in an exciting part of the city and with a menu that is out of this world. There are exciting cars in the parking lot of Flat12 Café at all times, and there’s always someone ready to chat with you and give you tips on hidden automotive gems in and around Dubai.

Dubai Police’s exotic vehicle fleet

Dubai is a city of extravagance, and this also applies to the police fleet. A few years ago, Dubai Police made headlines when it acquired a fleet of supercars and luxury vehicles, including Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes SLS, Audi R8, Nissan GT-R, Lamborghini Urus and Aston Martin One 77, all in the characteristic green and white color scheme with police lights on the roof. Since then, the Dubai Police have bought new supercars every year and expanded their fleet to become the most expensive police fleet in the world. Of course, these special vehicles are not used for everyday patrol duty and arresting bad guys, but for parades, promotional purposes and car events. So if you happen to be in Dubai while an automotive event is taking place, you may see a Lamborghini Aventador police car with flashing lights and sirens, the only one of its kind in the world. Seeing a supercar police fleet on the streets is an extraordinary sight.

Classic Car Festival of the Emirates

The love of cars in Dubai is not limited to the latest and most expensive models. The classic car community in Dubai is one of the most vibrant parts of the local automotive landscape. Dubai is home to a large number of collectors, restorers, classic car dealers and experts. The warm climate ensures that the cars do not rust, which simplifies the restoration process. Classic car enthusiasts in Dubai are right on trend. So if you are looking for a specific classic car model, chances are you will find it there or at least see it at one of the classic car events. Apart from the Emirates Classic Car Festival, there are numerous smaller cruises, gatherings and exhibitions in Dubai, from regular classic car gatherings to club drives, racing events, etc.

Auto-spotting

Last but not least, one of Dubai’s most unique automotive attractions is car spotting. The favorite pastime of all car-crazy teenagers and YouTubers, car spotting in this city is a whole new dimension. Even a simple drive along the central boulevards will reveal dozens of exotic, custom-built, high-performance sports cars or luxury sedans. In Dubai, you will see cars that you won’t see anywhere else, either in normal traffic or parked randomly on the street. It’s often said that you should always have your smartphone in your hand in Dubai because you never know when you’ll see a Bugatti Chiron or Pagani Zonda next to you waiting for the light to turn green. No wonder many car influencers, Instagram and YouTube stars are based in Dubai or frequently visit the city to produce exciting content.