Bugattis at breakfast. Lamborghinis in school pick-up lines. G-Wagons crowding mall parking lots. Welcome to Dubai, where supercars aren’t just admired, they’re part of everyday life. Vivaan Shenoy explores how this futuristic city earned the title of the world’s ultimate supercar capital, turning roads into runways and engines into ego extensions.
Dubai has long had a reputation for extreme luxury, but when it comes to cars, the city has shifted from rich to record-breaking. With more supercars per capita than anywhere else in the world.
Start with the streets: Sheikh Zayed Road often looks like a high-speed fashion show on wheels. Ferraris rev past Bentleys, while modified Mustangs and Nissan GT-Rs casually cruise like they belong in a video game. And then there’s the Dubai Police, whose fleet includes an Aston Martin One-77, a Bugatti Veyron, and a Lamborghini Aventador. Yes, really.
Dubai’s roads, gas prices, and automobile culture make it the perfect playground. You’ve got long open highways, massive car shows, customization garages in Al Quoz, and the kind of infrastructure that lets you hit 120 km/h legally. No wonder international collectors, racers, and influencers are all turning their eyes to the desert.
And let’s not forget the events. From the Dubai International Motor Show to impromptu supercar meetups at City Walk, the city’s car culture is fueled by a passionate, mostly young community that lives and breathes horsepower.
In the end, Dubai isn’t just where supercars exist, it’s where they thrive. It’s not just about the car you drive. It’s about how loudly your engine announces your arrival.