Rolls‑Royce: Crafting Quiet Command on Sheikh Zayed Road
On Sheikh Zayed Road few vehicles possess the sovereign presence of a Rolls‑Royce. The Phantom—favored by royals and captains of industry—is not simply a car but a declaration of permanence, power, and profound silence. With its hand-stitched interiors, star-lit ceilings, and “Magic Carpet Ride” suspension, the Phantom delivers a near-silent glide through Dubai’s kinetic sprawl.
Beyond the Phantom, the Cullinan SUV offers a commanding blend of desert-ready all-wheel drive and interior luxury suited to private jet standards. The younger Ghost appeals to a rising class of self-driving billionaires, while now-discontinued models like the Wraith and Dawn remain sought-after among collectors across the UAE.
What truly defines Rolls‑Royce in Dubai, however, is its bespoke philosophy. Nearly 100% of the vehicles sold in the region are customized—some with gold-plated details, silk-embroidered monograms, or even personal art pieces sealed behind glass dashboards. Coachbuilt rarities like the Boat Tail and Droptail exceed AED 100 million and are produced in single-digit quantities.
This appetite led Rolls‑Royce to open its first global Private Office outside Goodwood, right on Sheikh Zayed Road. Here, clients co-design every detail of their car—down to the scent of the leather—with direct access to Rolls‑Royce’s London design studio. In 2023 and 2024, the Middle East ranked among the brand’s top bespoke markets, prompting a £300 million investment into expanding ultra-luxury production.
In Dubai, a Rolls‑Royce is more than a luxury—it is personal architecture on wheels, hand-built with reverence for individuality. On these sunlit roads, to glide in a Phantom is to make no sound—only a lasting impression.
Photo credits: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai
Alexander Agafiev Macambira is former tech contributing writer for Forbes Monaco.
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