• Lotus's iconic badge on the front of an Elise. All photos Antonie Robertson / The National
    Lotus's iconic badge on the front of an Elise. All photos Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The new showroom opens its doors.
    The new showroom opens its doors.
  • Visitors discuss the cars.
    Visitors discuss the cars.
  • A Lotus Elise takes centre stage.
    A Lotus Elise takes centre stage.
  • Visitors get a closer look at the cars.
    Visitors get a closer look at the cars.
  • The new showroom will display eight cars to give potential customers a taste of what's on offer.
    The new showroom will display eight cars to give potential customers a taste of what's on offer.
  • Visitors get a closer look at the cars.
    Visitors get a closer look at the cars.
  • Visitors discuss the cars.
    Visitors discuss the cars.
  • Attendees stand beside a Lotus in the brand's trademark colours.
    Attendees stand beside a Lotus in the brand's trademark colours.
  • Visitors discuss the cars.
    Visitors discuss the cars.
  • Lotus's 3-Eleven 430 generates interest.
    Lotus's 3-Eleven 430 generates interest.
  • An exhibit shows Lotus's history in Formula 1.
    An exhibit shows Lotus's history in Formula 1.
  • The new showroom will display eight cars to give potential customers a taste of what's on offer.
    The new showroom will display eight cars to give potential customers a taste of what's on offer.
  • Visitors get a closer look at the cars.
    Visitors get a closer look at the cars.
  • Visitors mingle among the models on display.
    Visitors mingle among the models on display.

Motoring

Iconic sports car marque Lotus opens up in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

The British manufacturer unveiled a glitzy new range in a ceremony to mark its first showroom in the UAE capital

Simon Wilgress-Pipe
Simon Wilgress-Pipe

April 28, 2019

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Lotus has opened a new boutique showroom in Abu Dhabi, its first in the UAE's capital, in the presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mabarak.

The Minister of Tolerance turned up for the snazzy ceremony, which featured a display of some of the famous car marque's most exotic models, including a limited-edition 3-Eleven 430 in black and gold livery, which is one of only 20 produced worldwide.

Attendees also got to see a special, opening-ceremony-only exhibit showcasing the history of Lotus in Formula 1, an area which will be used as a space for local artists to display their works in the future.

Customers will be able to get their cars serviced at the new, state-of-the-art facility, with transport facilities for vehicles being laid on, should owners require them.

The Adamas Motors showroom, which is based in Khalidya, will house eight models for potential customers, as well as passersby just interested in seeing some automotive splendour.

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