UAE Royals And Their Favourite Cars

Royals have their own way of splurging on extravagance and that's most glaringly evident through the kind of cars they drive. The UAE royals choose to ride in style wherever they go. Their lavish and luxurious lifestyles allow them to drive some of the most expensive and unique cars in the world. Today, we're going to take a look at the most striking rides possessed by people from the UAE royal family.

Ferrari F12

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Owned by the crown prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Ferrari 12 is an elegant beast. This mid-engine grand tourer runs on a naturally aspirated 6.3-litre Ferrari V12 engine, which helped it earn the title of "The Supercar of the Year 2012" from the Top Gear magazine.

Koenigsegg CCX

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One of the most expensive cars ever made, the Koenigsegg CCX is a perfect vehicle for handling the exuberance of King Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. It's got absolutely stunning looks and the kind of power that allows it to set the roads on fire. The unique thing about the CCX is that it was built with global safety and environmental regulations in place, making it eligible for sale anywhere in the world.

WaterCar Panther

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Outrageous rides are never out of the reach of UAE royalty. The WaterCar Panther is one such vehicle. It's an amphibious ride that can transition from land to sea vehicle in under fifteen seconds. Owned by the crown prince Sheikh Hamdan, it can maintain a speed of 130 km/h on land and 72 km/h on water.

Lamborghini Veneno

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The Lamborghini Veneno is an exquisite machine that Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum prefers to drive in. This ride was developed by the Italian company in celebration of its 50th anniversary and is among the most coveted cars in the world. Its price of 4 million dollars makes it one of the most expensive in the world. The Veneno is powered by a strong 6.5-litre V12 engine that gives it a power output of 750 PS at 8,400 rpm and 690 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm.

Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

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Despite only being a four-seater, this super luxury car spans over 6 metres. It's the kind of car that's designed to make you think that no matter how successful you are in life, you have not made it until you buy this machine. Rolls Royce cars signal the ultimate in luxury and surely, the Phantom Drophead Coupe is a ride that does just that. It is owned by King Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.

Bugatti Veyron

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Another beauty in the king's garage is the Bugatti Veyron, which was the fastest street-legal production car in the world at one point. This car can hit a top speed of 431.072 km/h. Named after French Grand Prix driver Pierre Veyron, this car has been referred to by Jeremy Clarkson as "the greatest car ever made and the greatest car we will ever see in our lifetime.”

Aston Martin One-77

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The UAE royals certainly do have a knack for choosing the smoothest rides for travelling around. And this is again evident through the presence of the Aston Martin One-77 in the garage of the crown prince. One among only 77 models created, it features a full carbon fibre monocoque chassis, a handcrafted aluminium body, and a 7.3-litre V12 engine, which was claimed by Aston Martin to be the most powerful naturally aspirated production engine in the world at the time of its release.

Those are some of the most striking rides owned by UAE royals. And there are plenty of others in their garages as well. Which one is your favourite?