From an Aston Martin to a McLaren 675LT to a 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, there’s no shortage of impressive vehicles at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show. Here’s a preview of some of the cars on display.
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A modified GMC Yukon SLT on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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Three ‘men’ have their photograph taken in a VW Beetle Cabriolet on the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show, which runs until Saturday, November 14. Alex Atack for The National.
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A 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A bright yellow Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4², which is not the most expensive in the G-Class but it is the biggest. Alex Atack for The National
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The 2016 Nissan Patrol ‘Desert Edition’, which is only available to customers in the region, was extensively developed by Dr Mohammed Ben Sulayed, the Middle East’s most famous motorsports personality. Alex Atack for The National
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A McLaren 675LT on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A man photographs a Lincoln Continental on the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A 1986 Ferrari 328 on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A 2016 Nissan Patrol on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser on display the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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The opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show, which runs until Saturday, November 14. Alex Atack for The National
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A hybrid Mercedes S500e on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A specially commissioned Rolls-Royce Ghost ‘Golf Edition’, which has tartan fabric trim and persimmon wood, which is used to make some of the world’s finest golf clubs. Alex Atack for The National
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A 1976 Toyota FJ40 on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A collection of vintage cars at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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Vintage cars on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A 1973 Lamborghini Espada on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A Mercedes AMG S-63 on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A Porsche Dubai Police car on the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A modified GMC Yukon SLT on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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Three ‘men’ have their photograph taken in a VW Beetle Cabriolet on the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show, which runs until Saturday, November 14. Alex Atack for The National.
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A 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A bright yellow Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4², which is not the most expensive in the G-Class but it is the biggest. Alex Atack for The National
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The 2016 Nissan Patrol ‘Desert Edition’, which is only available to customers in the region, was extensively developed by Dr Mohammed Ben Sulayed, the Middle East’s most famous motorsports personality. Alex Atack for The National
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A McLaren 675LT on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A man photographs a Lincoln Continental on the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A 1986 Ferrari 328 on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A 2016 Nissan Patrol on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser on display the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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The opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show, which runs until Saturday, November 14. Alex Atack for The National
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A hybrid Mercedes S500e on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A specially commissioned Rolls-Royce Ghost ‘Golf Edition’, which has tartan fabric trim and persimmon wood, which is used to make some of the world’s finest golf clubs. Alex Atack for The National
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A 1976 Toyota FJ40 on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A collection of vintage cars at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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Vintage cars on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A 1973 Lamborghini Espada on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A Mercedes AMG S-63 on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A Porsche Dubai Police car on the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
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A modified GMC Yukon SLT on display at the opening night of the Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack for The National
From vintage to flashy, a look at the cars on display at the Dubai International Motor Show — in pictures
James Ohara
11 November, 2015
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