Dazzling cars in Dubai for the Gulf Concours – in pictures

The annual concours of elegance event kicked off at the Burj Al Arab on December 7 with some glittering four-wheeled sights

A 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is one of the star attractions at the Gulf Concours. The XJ220 was once the fastest production car in the world at 349kph. Antonie Robertson / The National

A 1981 Ferrari 512BB. Antonie Robertson / The National

A 1936 Cord 812, which won the Classics Best Restoration award, is one of the oldest cars at the Gulf Concours. Antonie Robertson / The National

A 1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo, winner of the Classics Best American award. Antonie Robertson / The National

British sports-car manufacturer Morgan was represented at the event. Antonie Robertson / The National

A 1950 Mercedes Benz 170S, which was victorious in the Classics Best European category. Antonie Robertson / The National

A Ferrari 365 GTC. Antonie Robertson / The National

A Rolls-Royce Camargue. Antonie Robertson / The National

Ferrari is well represented at the Gulf Concours. Antonie Robertson / The National

A Series I Land Rover from 1951 was the Classics People's Choice winner. Antonie Robertson / The National

A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, left, and 1996 Ferrari F512M. Antonie Robertson / The National

A 2011 Mercedez-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Stirling Moss, which won the Modern Bespoke People's Choice category. Antonie Robertson / The National

The overall Best in Show winner was this 1965 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport Zagato. Seven Media

Some of the finest cars in the Middle East – and, indeed, the world – went on display on the lawns of the Burj Al Arab on December 7 as the second Gulf Concours opened its doors.

Among the rare and pricey top attractions are 1990s supercar the Jaguar XJ220, a Series I Land Rover from 1951 and a whole variety of classic Ferraris worth millions of dirhams.

The event features contemporary manufacturers and bespoke modern hypercars, as well as privately owned classics that will be judged by a panel featuring British royal Prince Michael of Kent and Sandra Button, the chair of Pebble Beach. The overall Best in Show winner was a 1965 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport Zagato owned by the Dubai-based Tomini Classics.

The Gulf Concours continues on December 8 and 9. For more information, visit www.gulfconcours.ae.

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