In pictures: UAE’s most decorated cars roll into Yas Island in bid to make history

Mannequins, sculptures, spray paint, jewels, stickers and national flags adorned the vehicles that rolled into Yas Island for the celebrations.

The parade included motorbikes, pick-up trucks, a military vehicle developed in the UAE, antique vehicles, a luxury vehicle-pick up hybrid, 4x4’s, and even a 6x6.

Vehicles started from the du Forum to the Ikea store on Yas Island.

Traffic was so heavy around Yas that police closed most of the roads to incoming traffic as early as 4pm.

This year’s parade also featured an attempt to set a record for “most decorated cars”.

However the effort came up short as only 171 of the 250-car minimum needed to start the record.

The event was organized by The Life & Style Show in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority.

“Egyptians, Americans, Pakistanis, Filipinos and many more nationalities are taking part in parade,” said Ashley Roberts, the event director of The Life & Style Show.

Yahya Bel Helli brings his decorated Peterbilt semi-truck to participate in Abu Dhabi’s bid to enter the Guinness World Records as the largest parade of decorated cars.

Three of the most creative cars from the parade will be displayed this weekend during the “UAE’s Best Dressed Car” feature at the Life & Style Show’s Speed & Power event at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

About 300 vehicles participated in the Yas Island event.

To celebrate UAE National Day, thousands of cars gathered on Yas Island in a bid to set a world record for the “most decorated cars.”

Photos by Charles Cowell