Car stuff going on this weekend in the UAE!
The weather’s glorious so get out of the house and enjoy the open road! Plenty going on
By Shahzad Sheikh
Our roundup of the car events on this weekend
Land Rover meet and parade
The Land Rover Owners Club UAE is having a meet and a parade though Dubai starting near Dubai World Trade Centre at 2pm with the cars on display at The Pavilion from 4pm-8pm. Our story here and more Details here
Classic car show at Dubai Heritage Village
The EMSF has organised a display of over 20 classic cars at The Dubai Heritage Village (Al Shindagha Tunnel). These will actually be on show each weekend through the Dubai Shopping Festival till 5th February. Details here
Mustang Meet
The Ford Mustang Club UAE is meeting in Mamzer tomorrow from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
Suzuki Swift Meet
The Suzuki Swift club is also meeting up in Mamzer tomorrow and driving up to Jumeirah Beach Road from 4pm to 8pm.
Jeep Wrangler off-road
The Jeep Wrangler JK Fun Club in UAE is having an off-road drive tomorrow from 10am to 1pm from Bedayer to Faya.
Karting Championship
“Round 3” – DAMC Karting Championship & SWS Sprint Races 2011/12 organised by the Dubai Autodrome from 7:30am to 6pm going on TODAY!
Bike Track Evening
Bike Track Evening on at the Autodrome tonight from 5:30pm – limited places.
Open Drag Racing
Open Drag Racing evening on tonight at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi from 8pm till midnight. Registration from 4pm-8pm
Gulf 12 hours race
The region’s first 12 hour endurance race takes place tomorrow at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Gulf 12 hours will feature cars from around the world competing in two 6 hour long races with just 40 minutes break for the teams to work on their cars. Race categories include GT2, GT3 ,Porsche Cup and Prototype, with international and local drivers competing in this unique race. Yas Marina Circuit’s own Aston Martin GT4 will be entered, driven by Saeed Al Mehairi, Sheikh Hasher al Maktoum, and Mohammed al Mutawa, three of the best Emirati drivers in the U.A.E It runs from 9.30am till 11pm, tickets are AED50, children under 12 go free.
Exoclass Drive
The Exoclass Exotic and Classic car club is doing a casual drive open to everyone from JBR to Bab Al Shams on Saturday in Dubai.
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Offroad Action
Dubai Offroaders is holding an ‘intermediate’-level drive this weekend in the Hatta Dunes from 2pm on Friday. If you reckon you’re capable of handling something a little more interesting than Big Red and have an proper offroader in good condition, register on their site here. Complete novices can check out Dubai4x4 for their starter drive at 7:45am – find out more here (registration required).
If you know of any other events going on this weekend – on indeed at any time, let us know (MME@MotoringME.com)
