Lamborghinis, McLarens and Porsches were just some of the supercars on display during a parade held on Saturday as part of the No Filter DXB motor show.
The four-day event, celebrating Dubai’s urban lifestyle and motoring culture, concluded with a procession of more than 200 supercars, motorbikes and custom cars that took a tour around Dubai Harbour, JBR and JLT.
Scroll above to see our gallery from the supercar parade.
Tapping into the country’s coming National Day celebrations, Gargash Motors led the convoy with the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 Golden Jubilee Edition – one of only 50 created – which was launched at the event this week.
“It was really exciting to lead the parade in the Mercedes-AMG G 63 Golden Jubilee Edition to commemorate the UAE's 50th anniversary. With the parade capturing the spirit of the nation’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, this was the perfect car to head the amazing convoy of supercars,” said Alen Bedrossian, marketing manager of Gargash Mercedes-Benz.
During the event, Khalid Al Mulla, founder and president of AMG owners' club Group 63, drove a red Jannarelly D1 Trofeo through the parade.
“It’s truly amazing to be part of No Filter DXB. What an unbelievable fleet of cars and the November weather was perfect for a morning cruise. If I had to pick a favourite car from the parade, the matte black Bugatti Chiron would be my choice – it’s gorgeous,” he said.
Other highlights of the event included a throng of supercars from marque's including Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari. There was also an impressive collection of motorbikes by Aprila, BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian Motorcycles, KTM, Motot Guzzi, MV Agusta, Royal Enfield, Suzuki and Yamaha, which were a hit with two-wheel fans.
The biog
Place of birth: Kalba
Family: Mother of eight children and has 10 grandchildren
Favourite traditional dish: Al Harees, a slow cooked porridge-like dish made from boiled cracked or coarsely ground wheat mixed with meat or chicken
Favourite book: My early life by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah
Favourite quote: By Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's Founding Father, “Those who have no past will have no present or future.”
The specs: 2019 Cadillac XT4
Price, base: Dh145,000
Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Power: 237hp @ 5,000rpm
Torque: 350Nm @ 1,500rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 8.7L / 100km
Racecard
6.30pm: Mazrat Al Ruwayah Group Two (PA) US$55,000 (Dirt) 1,600m
7.05pm: Meydan Trophy (TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,900m
7.40pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (D) 1,200m
8.15pm: Balanchine Group Two (TB) $250,000 (T) 1,800m
8.50pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,000m
9.25pm: Firebreak Stakes Group Three (TB) $200,000 (D) 1,600m
10pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) 2,410m
The National selections: 6.30pm: RM Lam Tara, 7.05pm: Al Mukhtar Star, 7.40pm: Bochart, 8.15pm: Magic Lily, 8.50pm: Roulston Scar, 9.25pm: Quip, 10pm: Jalmoud
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The cost of Covid testing around the world
Egypt
Dh514 for citizens; Dh865 for tourists
Information can be found through VFS Global.
Jordan
Dh212
Centres include the Speciality Hospital, which now offers drive-through testing.
Cambodia
Dh478
Travel tests are managed by the Ministry of Health and National Institute of Public Health.
Zanzibar
AED 295
Zanzibar Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, located within the Lumumba Secondary School compound.
Abu Dhabi
Dh85
Abu Dhabi’s Seha has test centres throughout the UAE.
UK
From Dh400
Heathrow Airport now offers drive through and clinic-based testing, starting from Dh400 and up to Dh500 for the PCR test.
The essentials
What: Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
When: Friday until March 9
Where: All main sessions are held in the InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Price: Sessions range from free entry to Dh125 tickets, with the exception of special events.
Hot Tip: If waiting for your book to be signed looks like it will be timeconsuming, ask the festival’s bookstore if they have pre-signed copies of the book you’re looking for. They should have a bunch from some of the festival’s biggest guest authors.
Information: www.emirateslitfest.com
