His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktourn, UAE Vice President, confirmed March 27th as the official grand opening of the new US $2 billion Meydan Grandstand and Race Track — the day of the world’s richest horse race: the Dubai World Cup.

Meydan City - Dubai

This brand new complex offers a marina, hotel IMAX cinema as well as a world class horse racing venue that will signal the defining moment in the sport’s global history. Unparalleled levels of luxury, customer comfort and racing technology will combine to create the ultimate horseracing experience. There is a 290-room five-star hotel, with 95 per cent of the rooms boasting magnificent views of both the state-of-the-art 2400m turf and 1750m all-weather surfaces.

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Shelby SuperCars launches 2010 Ultimate Aero at Dubai International Motor Show 2009 featuring World’s First One Piece Carbon Fiber Wheel.

Shelby Ultimate Aero

Shelby SuperCars (SSC), an American supercar company and the creator of the “Ultimate Aero”, has launched $740,000 “2010 Ultimate Aero”, the fastest production car in the world. The new supercar model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.78 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 260+ mph.

The new Ultimate Aero runs on an exclusive SSC-designed, one-piece billet aluminum twin turbo V8 engine block designed to improve structural integrity and oiling capabilities while improving durability. Now armed with the more powerful new engine, the 2010 model produces 1287 hp, and 1112 ft-lbs of torque. SSC also commissioned American company “Aeromotive” to develop a flawless system to accommodate the unique fuel system requirements of the 2010 Ultimate Aero, which features upgrades including carbon ceramic brakes.

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Well seems like the recession in Dubai is quite a passe! At least for the motor enthusiast, as it seems.

Limited Edition Bugatti Veyron - Soleil de Nuit

Bugatti chose the Dubai Motor Show to conclude its Centenary celebrations by unveiling three special editions of the Veyron supercar. The “Sang d’Argent” and the Grand Sport “Soleil de Nuit” are one-off models while the “Nocturne” will be limited to five cars only, all of them available exclusively to Middle East customers.

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