The Mirdif Motor Show took place in Dubai on February 4 and 5. Photos: City Centre Mirdif
The Mirdif Motor Show took place in Dubai on February 4 and 5. Photos: City Centre Mirdif
Supercars in a line.
Supercars in a line.
Here comes a Hummer.
Here comes a Hummer.
A modfied Toyota whose owner clearly enjoyed the film 'Ronin'.
A modfied Toyota whose owner clearly enjoyed the film 'Ronin'.
Tiger Mini with eyes to match.
Tiger Mini with eyes to match.
A small co-driver has a lie down in this red and black beast.
A small co-driver has a lie down in this red and black beast.
Classic stylings on a vintage US pick-up.
Classic stylings on a vintage US pick-up.
A 1970s Volkswagen Beetle in classic black.
A 1970s Volkswagen Beetle in classic black.
Visitors make their way to City Centre Mirdif.
Visitors make their way to City Centre Mirdif.
Three-wheelers in a line on the forecourt.
Three-wheelers in a line on the forecourt.
An Expo 2020 runaround on display.
An Expo 2020 runaround on display.
A modified Harley-Davidson motorcycle in fetching orange.
A modified Harley-Davidson motorcycle in fetching orange.
Under the bonnet of a classic pick-up.
Under the bonnet of a classic pick-up.
A peek at Pikachu's powertrain.
A peek at Pikachu's powertrain.
This custom creation shows what you can do with a welder and some metal.
This custom creation shows what you can do with a welder and some metal.
Some power on offer there, no doubt.
Some power on offer there, no doubt.
Some wattage on display.
Some wattage on display.
A 1960s Ford Mustang.
A 1960s Ford Mustang.
An Expo 2020 pick-up.
An Expo 2020 pick-up.
Visitors take shots of a gold and red racer.
Visitors take shots of a gold and red racer.
You'll certainly get to hospital rapidly in this Nissan GT-R ambulance.
You'll certainly get to hospital rapidly in this Nissan GT-R ambulance.
There's a Ford Mustang lurking beneath the 'Avatar' stylings.
There's a Ford Mustang lurking beneath the 'Avatar' stylings.
A revamped Ford truck.
A revamped Ford truck.
Emirati personality Yousef Al Ansari takes to the stage to welcome visitors to Mirdif Motor Show 2022.
Emirati personality Yousef Al Ansari takes to the stage to welcome visitors to Mirdif Motor Show 2022.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a pretty fancy trike.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a pretty fancy trike.
The bikes in a line at the motor show.
The bikes in a line at the motor show.
A modified Nissan GT-R honours Dubai Civil Defence.
A modified Nissan GT-R honours Dubai Civil Defence.
Day-glo, but not delicate.
Day-glo, but not delicate.

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Mirdif Motor Show tears back into Dubai - in pictures

The event featured an array of fancy and flamboyant rides from across the region, alongside some classic vehicles from the past

Simon Wilgress-Pipe
Simon Wilgress-Pipe

February 08, 2022

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More than 800 supercars, custom cars, regular cars and motorbikes descended in a cloud of noise and blast of colour in Dubai for the Mirdif Motor Show.

Scroll through the photo gallery above to take a look at some of what was on offer.

The two-day automotive extravaganza, which took place on February 4 and 5, showcased the region’s most extravagant rides, all slotted into various zones.

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Thousands of visitors got the chance to view what was on offer in categories that included classic cars, custom cars, supercars, motorbikes, RC cars and government supercars.

The event, which has been a fixture for more than a decade, took place at City Centre Mirdif, which allowed those less interested in what was on display to shop at the same time.

Last month, classic cars also took over Dubai's Safa Park for a new annual event called The Grand Picnic.

The green space was transformed for the event, which was organised by Flat 12, a community of car enthusiasts. The free event allowed owners of classic, vintage and supercars to bring their vehicles into the park so others could view and admire them.

Visitors could also bring food and have a picnic among the vehicles, while there were also food trucks for light bites and coffee.

See more from Safa Park's Grand Picnic below:

The Grand Picnic by Flat 12 is an event that brings together car enthusiasts of all ages. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
The Grand Picnic by Flat 12 is an event that brings together car enthusiasts of all ages. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Classic cars take pride of place in the park.
Classic cars take pride of place in the park.
Owners of vintage vehicles and supercars travel from other emirates to participate.
Owners of vintage vehicles and supercars travel from other emirates to participate.
Car enthusiasts near a Corvette.
Car enthusiasts near a Corvette.
The event is a meeting spot for car fans.
The event is a meeting spot for car fans.
Spotted: a classic Willy's US Army general purpose vehicle at The Grand Picnic.
Spotted: a classic Willy's US Army general purpose vehicle at The Grand Picnic.
A Chevrolet Nova.
A Chevrolet Nova.
Visitors enjoy a picnic by a Pontiac Trans Am.
Visitors enjoy a picnic by a Pontiac Trans Am.
The aim of the event is to make it a family day out instead of just a gathering around cars.
The aim of the event is to make it a family day out instead of just a gathering around cars.
Visitors admire a vintage Fiat at The Grand Picnic by Flat 12 at Al Safa Park.
Visitors admire a vintage Fiat at The Grand Picnic by Flat 12 at Al Safa Park.
A vintage Porsche Diesel tractor, spotted at the Flat 12 picnic.
A vintage Porsche Diesel tractor, spotted at the Flat 12 picnic.
A family picnic by a Fiat 500.
A family picnic by a Fiat 500.
Cars must be vintage or supercars, those not regularly spotted on the streets of Dubai, to be eligible to participate in the event.
Cars must be vintage or supercars, those not regularly spotted on the streets of Dubai, to be eligible to participate in the event.
The Grand Picnic is set to become an annual event.
The Grand Picnic is set to become an annual event.
A Toyota Landcruiser.
A Toyota Landcruiser.
Guests admire a Porsche at The Grand Picnic.
Guests admire a Porsche at The Grand Picnic.
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Updated: February 08, 2022, 11:16 AM`
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