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Cars and coffee culture come together in the expansive space.
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Rashed Al Fahim, founder of DRVN, which combines artisanal coffee, top-quality food and a little slice of automotive history. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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The collection includes classic Mercedes-Benz models.
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Rare Porsches in the collection.
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Al Fahim took over management of his father’s car collection in 2015.
DRVN by Porsche is located in Bluewaters, Dubai.
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A Porsche 935 'Moby Dick', one of the many racing cars displayed at DRVN.
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DRVN features cars that have historical and cultural significance.
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Cars and coffee culture come together in the expansive space.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NYQ74MCYR5CFVAEYFSUA6JSWWA.jpg?smart=true&auth=c78745a10b63406072e0a32a690a6992d47b7f52c88587d7fdc37dcb92f6ad30&width=400&height=225)
Rashed Al Fahim, founder of DRVN, which combines artisanal coffee, top-quality food and a little slice of automotive history. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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The collection includes classic Mercedes-Benz models.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JWAI32COIJAWNABRSF4RNIVCXM.jpg?smart=true&auth=9cf5507f88318f835d4983c426e027abfca5ad7deaa21d4e8fa088673b29688e&width=400&height=225)
Rare Porsches in the collection.
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Al Fahim took over management of his father’s car collection in 2015.
DRVN by Porsche is located in Bluewaters, Dubai.
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A Porsche 935 'Moby Dick', one of the many racing cars displayed at DRVN.
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DRVN features cars that have historical and cultural significance.
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Cars and coffee culture come together in the expansive space.
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Selina Denman
12 November, 2022
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