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Spectacular exotic car road rally takes in the Middle East this year

The infamous Gumball 3000 road-rally is coming to the Middle East for the very first time this November. Fittingly the UAE has been chosen for the Gumballer’s inaugural Luxury Tour. There’s even a limited number of spaces available participants from across the UAE and Middle East to sign up for the high profile extravaganza.

A ‘must-attend’ on jet-set social calendar since 1999 the organizers are now launching global series of Luxury (LUX) Tours. The first LUX Tour kicks off in the UAE, ending at the 2012 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and potential Gumballers can find out more at www.geventm.com .

The Gumball 3000 UAE LUX tour will begin on 1st November with an exclusive reception at the highest event space in the world, Level 153 at Burj Khalifa, Dubai. The following day, participants will embark on a two-day journey through the UAE, taking in the Emirates’ beautiful desert, mountain and coastal scenery, and enjoying overnight stops at several of the world’s most high profile locations – the Atlantis Hotel on the Palm Jumeirah and the Bab al Shams resort.

The final day, 4th November, will see the cars, drivers and passengers head to the finish line at the Yas Marina circuit, where the Gumballers will board an exclusive yacht to enjoy the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and to celebrate and reminisce on their incredible journey.

The Gumball 3000 is arguably the world’s most famous road rally, covering some 4,800km of public roads, with routes that change every year. It attracts some of the world’s most desirable and unique cars, and participants enjoy a unique mix of high-octane fun and five-star evening hospitality.

A host of celebrities and high profile individuals have driven some of the most exclusive cars in the world in past rallies. Numerous A-list celebrities, including Snoop Dogg, David Guetta, Johnny Knoxville, Tony Hawk and even David Hasselhoff, have participated, driving iconic cars as the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, McLaren MP4-12C, Bentley Brooklands and numerous Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Aston Martins.