McLaren hosts Middle East's largest supercar gathering in UAE

Dubai: McLaren Automotive held its largest community drive event in the Middle East, with 65 supercars gathering in the United Arab Emirates for a group drive to Jebel Jais and a gala reception in Dubai. The event brought together over 100 McLaren customers and guests from the UAE, Bahrain, Lebanon, and India.

Participants assembled at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club in Dubai, where various McLaren models were showcased, including the 12C, 675LT, 765LT, 750S, Artura, and the P1. The lineup reflected the brand’s evolution since its entry into road car production.

The convoy proceeded to Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, the highest peak in the UAE and a known destination for driving enthusiasts due to its winding mountain roads. Following the drive, attendees returned to Dubai for an evening reception at Bluewaters Forum by Delano.

Robert Holtshausen, Market Director for McLaren Middle East, India, and Africa, said the event was intended to celebrate the company’s legacy and strengthen its community of owners in the region.

“Owning a McLaren isn’t just about owning an iconic British supercar,” Holtshausen said. “It’s about being part of a rich heritage of motorsports achievement and automotive engineering excellence stretching back for more than half a century. This is why it’s extremely important to us to host our McLaren community at fantastic events like this, to celebrate this heritage in an experience of luxury, performance and prestige befitting of the McLaren pedigree.”

McLaren Automotive, founded in 2010, is a manufacturer of ultra high-performance, lightweight supercars. It is part of McLaren Group Holdings and is headquartered at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey, England.

The UAE continues to be a key market for premium automotive brands, supported by high disposable income, a growing luxury car culture, and infrastructure suited to high-performance vehicles. Events such as this contribute to brand engagement efforts in a competitive segment.