The first Kandura Rally 2022 finishes at Dubai Digital Park in Dubai Silicon Oasis. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The first Kandura Rally 2022 finishes at Dubai Digital Park in Dubai Silicon Oasis. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
A parade of supercars, muscle cars and custom bikes drive from Dubai Autodrome to Dubai Silicon Oasis as part of the inaugural Kandura Rally.
A parade of supercars, muscle cars and custom bikes drive from Dubai Autodrome to Dubai Silicon Oasis as part of the inaugural Kandura Rally.
Classic cars are also on display.
Classic cars are also on display.
Men are invited to wear traditional Emirati dress, or the kandura.
Men are invited to wear traditional Emirati dress, or the kandura.
Cars on display at Dubai Digital Park.
Cars on display at Dubai Digital Park.
Tony Keyrouz's award-winning Jeep Gladiator IronSide.
Tony Keyrouz's award-winning Jeep Gladiator IronSide.
Onlookers admire luxury vehicles on display.
Onlookers admire luxury vehicles on display.
The competition portion of the event is watched by spectators.
The competition portion of the event is watched by spectators.
Silver skulls adorn this Mustang.
Silver skulls adorn this Mustang.
'Avatar'-themed vehicle.
'Avatar'-themed vehicle.
Plenty of custom bikes are also on display.
Plenty of custom bikes are also on display.
Joker-themed Dodge Challenger.
Joker-themed Dodge Challenger.
Paint jobs turn heads.
Paint jobs turn heads.
Grim Reaper dolls surround this truck.
Grim Reaper dolls surround this truck.
The event attracts big names in the motoring industry.
The event attracts big names in the motoring industry.
Mini Coopers on display.
Mini Coopers on display.
Organisers say this is the first of many similar events.
Organisers say this is the first of many similar events.

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Supercars and custom bikes roar into Dubai Digital Park for first Kandura Rally

More than 100 vehicles took part in the new event, where male participants were invited to wear traditional dress

Katy Gillett
Katy Gillett

July 03, 2022

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More than 100 supercars and muscle cars roared their way into Dubai Digital Park on Saturday night, as part of a new motoring event.

The Kandura Rally, held in partnership with Emirates Motorsports Organisation, describes itself as the "coolest motor event where style meets luxury and adventure" and invited male participants to wear traditional dress, or the kandura.

The inaugural event attracted plenty of big names in the motoring industry, as well as well-known influencers such as Tony Keyrouz and YouTuber Rashed Belhasa, aka Money Kicks.

It featured a parade, which began at 6pm at the Dubai Autodrome, before riding past landmarks such as the Museum of the Future and Meydan Bridge, and finishing off at Dubai Silicon Oasis with a family-friendly event.

Dozens of cars and bikes took part. Hummers, Porsches, Mini Coopers, Maseratis and Mustangs were lined up for onlookers to admire, alongside some classic cars. Dubai Police cars were also on show.

There were plenty of modified vehicles, too. An award-winning, Joker-themed Dodge Challenger SRT8 made an appearance, as did one car covered in nods to Avatar, the film name written in bright lights at the front, and a Mad Max-style truck and "car of horrors" with disco balls in the back and Grim Reaper dolls beside it.

Modified vehicles were also on display at the Kandura Rally. Pawan Singh / The National
Modified vehicles were also on display at the Kandura Rally. Pawan Singh / The National

One Volkswagen Golf GTI turned heads, as it was covered in bloody handprints and red splatters.

The event also featured a competition with prizes worth Dh25,000. The Joker-themed Dodge won Best Airbrush Car and first place in the Modified Saloon category, while Keyrouz's Jeep Gladiator IronSide also took home a top prize.

Islam Hammad, owner of the first Maserati GT wide-body edition in the Gulf, or the Maserati Mean Machine, took home the award for Best Supercar.

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Another highlight of the event was a performance by the children of RK Dance Studio, partners of the International Indian Film Academy awards.

Pragna Vaya, manager director of organiser Orbit Events and Promotions, says this is the "first of many to come" and that the Kandura Rally aims to be "the premier event for all motorsports enthusiasts living in Dubai".

"Kandura is going to be the ultimate display of pure automotive artistry," she said, ahead of the event. "It will bring out the true spirit of Dubai along with celebrating the city’s motoring heritage and appetite for leading a glamorous lifestyle."

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A custom Toyota Supra at Al Wathba Custom Show, which is taking place at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi on February 19 and 20. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
A custom Toyota Supra at Al Wathba Custom Show, which is taking place at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi on February 19 and 20. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Inside the hood of the Toyota Supra.
Inside the hood of the Toyota Supra.
A Camaro with custom interior.
A Camaro with custom interior.
A beastly Dodge Charger 2013 SRT.
A beastly Dodge Charger 2013 SRT.
A colourful Ford Mustang 2014.
A colourful Ford Mustang 2014.
Custom builds were also on display on at the event.
Custom builds were also on display on at the event.
A battle of the engines takes place.
A battle of the engines takes place.
A young boy covers his ears as the cars revved for the Engine Battle.
A young boy covers his ears as the cars revved for the Engine Battle.
Car enthusiasts present at the Engine Battle competition.
Car enthusiasts present at the Engine Battle competition.
Waseem, left, and Junaid with their Dodge Challenger.
Waseem, left, and Junaid with their Dodge Challenger.
A car lover turned up wearing a unique mask at the event.
A car lover turned up wearing a unique mask at the event.
A tiny robot in the boot of a Volkswagen Golf.
A tiny robot in the boot of a Volkswagen Golf.
A mechanic works on a Ford Mercury Beatle.
A mechanic works on a Ford Mercury Beatle.
A Camaro SS.
A Camaro SS.
A Toyota Supra.
A Toyota Supra.
The boot of a 2015 Mustang Ecoboost.
The boot of a 2015 Mustang Ecoboost.
A Dodge Charger SRT.
A Dodge Charger SRT.
Back off! screams a sign on one of the custom vehicles.
Back off! screams a sign on one of the custom vehicles.
A Suzuki Hayabusa - there were also bikes on display at the show.
A Suzuki Hayabusa - there were also bikes on display at the show.
A Camaro with custom exterior.
A Camaro with custom exterior.
Drivers showed off their cars wearing costume masks. There were about 50 cars participating.
Drivers showed off their cars wearing costume masks. There were about 50 cars participating.
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