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The Concours Club Lounge is a luxurious way to view the 2023 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

The Concours Club, Miami’s premier automotive resort, offers motorsports enthusiasts one of the more luxurious trackside Miami Grand Prix experiences at the new Concours Club Lounge. The new lounge is a multilevel stand situated at Turn 3 of the track, is built at a 4 feet elevation to provide a better view for the VIP guests.  It features a shaded rooftop viewing terrace deck, a stunning climate-controlled indoor lounge with stadium seating, a cocktail bar, private restrooms, myriad lounging areas, a shaded rooftop with a plunge pool, and a DJ for poolside entertainment. The Concours Club Lounge would further offer live commentary on-site by legendary motorsports broadcaster Greg Creamer with Miami’s culinary superstar Chef Brad Kilgore overlooking the cuisine. Seats are subject to limited availability, with each priced at $12,500. Interested individuals will have to send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] to acquire a luxury viewing experience of the 2023 Miami F1 Grand Prix.

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Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival announces initial entries for the 2023 season

Renowned for gathering some of the most iconic racing cars from the yesteryears of motorsport, the 2023 season of Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival will witness more glorious machines being added to its highly illustrious list. The first of the lot comprises the return of the Williams FW07C from last season and a new entrant in Tyrrell 011 for the upcoming season’s Formula One 70s category. The Le Mans 00s category will witness demonstration runs from GT and Sports Prototype cars from 1994 to 2010 and already boasts two confirmed entrants, namely an Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 and a Porsche 996 RS. Pierre-Brice Mena, Managing Director of GP Extreme, said: “We are delighted to announce some of the competitors for this year’s Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival. Williams and Tyrrell are two of the greatest names in motorsport history, and it will be amazing to see their race-winning cars do battle once again. Similarly, Aston Martin and Porsche are two manufacturers that have heads turning around the world, and their respective cars will give fans a taste of sports car majesty.” The 2023 season of Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival will occur between 8-10 December at the Dubai Autodrome. 

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Rolls Royce unveils the Spectre EV in Dubai 

The most awaited Rolls Royce has landed on the shores of the Middle East as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai, AGMC, unveiled the brand’s first-ever all-electric offering, the Spectre, in Dubai. Touted as the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, the Spectre will be the most powerful Rolls Royce ever while being a spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupe in design. It will sit on the brand’s new EV-dedicated all-aluminium architecture and be driven on 23-inch wheels, a first for a two-door coupé in production. Specifications are yet to be unveiled, though customer deliveries will commence in Q4 of 2023. Pricing of the Spectre will be slotted between the Cullinan and Phantom. 

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Burberry launches limited-edition eyewear exclusive to the Middle East

Luxury brand Burberry has unveiled a new pair of sunglasses exclusive to the UAE, KSA, Kuwait and Qatar. Limited to 400 units, this new eyewear piece boasts a cat-eye silhouette with the Burberry logo in black and gold and 'limited edition' engravings on the temple. Each of these sunglasses would be offered with an authentication card stating its serial number from 1 to 400 with these models being put up on dedicated displays at select retailers. 

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Infiniti launches Shine in the Dark campaign for QX80 Black Edition SUV

In a bid to pay homage to the tradition of stargazing, Infiniti launched a #ShineInTheDark campaign for the QX80 Black Edition, which follows the journey of a father-son duo that venture deep into the desert to capture the stars in the night sky. The documentary-styled video package centres around Mohamad Talafha, a renowned astronomical observer at the University of Sharjah, and his desire to educate his son on the art of stargazing, a local tradition that has endured for centuries. Zaher Ayat, head of marketing at INFINITI Middle East, said, “With the #ShineInTheDark campaign, we not only wanted to showcase the features of the QX80 but also tell a story that would inspire generations to come.”  Watch the video here. 

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Rolls Royce Abu Dhabi wins the ‘engage’ award at the Regional Dealer Conference

The Regional Dealer Conference gathers all Rolls Royce Motor Cars dealerships across the Middle East and Africa and the ‘engage’ award is presented to the region’s most outstanding performing partner of the marque. The recent Dealer Conference witnessed the Rolls Royce Abu Dhabi dealership bag the ‘engage’ award. Speaking on the occasion, Tarek Moataz, General Manager of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi, commented, “We are honoured to receive the ‘Engage’ award at the Regional Dealer Conference. Our clients sit at the centre of everything we do, and we are dedicated to building meaningful and lasting relationships with them, ensuring they immerse themselves in the magical world of Rolls-Royce, every step of the way. This award is a reflection of our commitment to their satisfaction and our relentless pursuit of excellence. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Middle East & Africa for their continued support and for celebrating our work.”