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From valets at five-star hotels to Arabian desert sunsets: the new Rolls-Royce oftens a new kind of scenery. Courtesy Damien Reid
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The Cullinan is Rolls-Royce's SUV. Courtesy Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
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Whether you're a back-seat passenger or driver, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a pleasure to ride in. Courtesy Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
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It has all the hallmarks of a dependable, all-terrain vehicle being over-engineered in almost every area. Courtesy Damien Reid
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Our writer drove the Rolls-Royce Cullinan in the Dubai desert. Courtesy Damien Reid
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It also comes with an optional bench seat for three passengers and expands it from 600 litres to 1,930 litres when the seats are folded flat. Courtesy Damien Reid
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A powered tray slides out to reveal two leather chairs that pop up into place with a centre arm-rest/drinks tray. Courtesy Damien Reid
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The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a pleasure to drive as it is to ride in. Courtesy Damien Reid
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The centre console features a button that reads 'off road'. Courtesy Damien Reid
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From valets at five-star hotels to Arabian desert sunsets: the new Rolls-Royce oftens a new kind of scenery. Courtesy Damien Reid
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The Cullinan is Rolls-Royce's SUV. Courtesy Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
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Whether you're a back-seat passenger or driver, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a pleasure to ride in. Courtesy Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/N4MWQ7UO7B7ZPPFCK3MQUA7M5A.jpg?smart=true&auth=87436c7193f4073cf2d701bdfd60244993fc08332585bf29a7c05f420345b37d&width=400&height=225)
It has all the hallmarks of a dependable, all-terrain vehicle being over-engineered in almost every area. Courtesy Damien Reid
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Our writer drove the Rolls-Royce Cullinan in the Dubai desert. Courtesy Damien Reid
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It also comes with an optional bench seat for three passengers and expands it from 600 litres to 1,930 litres when the seats are folded flat. Courtesy Damien Reid
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A powered tray slides out to reveal two leather chairs that pop up into place with a centre arm-rest/drinks tray. Courtesy Damien Reid
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The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a pleasure to drive as it is to ride in. Courtesy Damien Reid
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The centre console features a button that reads 'off road'. Courtesy Damien Reid
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From valets at five-star hotels to Arabian desert sunsets: the new Rolls-Royce oftens a new kind of scenery. Courtesy Damien Reid
Rolls-Royce Cullinan: we put the Dh1.9 million luxury SUV through its paces in the Dubai desert
Damien Reid never expected to see an Arabian sunset - and the occasional Oryx - over golden sand dunes through the windscreen of such a luxurious vehicle
Damien Reid
01 August, 2019
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