Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge takes on UAE mountain - in pictures

The Magma Red convertible was driven up Jebel Jais by local promoters keen to show off the car outside its traditional urban environment

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  The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Dawn in Ras Al Khaimah. All photos courtesy Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

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  The marque's unique Spirit of Ecstasy figurine.

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  Taking on the tarmac.

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  Jebel Jais provides a stunning backdrop.

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  All steady so far.

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  Zigzag curves ahead.

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  The Dawn is accompanied by its Black Diamond, hard-top sibling.

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  Flying up the rocky terrain.

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  Showing off those smart doors.

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  You won't miss that Magma Red colour.

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  Tackling the gradient.

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  Taking a rest at the top.

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  Taking on the tarmac.

It's not the kind of vehicle you'd usually associate with desert travel, but Rolls-Royce's UAE team took the marque's Dawn Black Badge model up Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah to show it could handle more than just city streets.

The Magma Red convertible with its classic lines was in sharp contrast to the rocky landscape as it tore up the tarmac to the top of the mountain in the Hajar range.

While the Dawn handled the terrain it was presented with admirably, off-roading remained off the table. The car has a powerful, 6.6-litre 12-cylinder engine, but you'll want something less expensive to repair if you're heading into the dunes proper.