UAE National Day: World’s rarest classic cars to vroom in 1,600km race across 7 emirates

UAE National Day: World’s rarest classic cars to vroom in 1,600km race across 7 emirates

100 vehicles, some dating back to 1927, will be part of most beautiful race on earth

Published: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 9:52 PM

The most beautiful race in the world is coming to the UAE for the first time bringing together 100 of the most unique classic cars. For the organisers of the 1000 Miglia- or popularly known as ‘Mille Miglia’- it will be the largest event outside its home country of Italy.

First established in 1927 in Italy, the race has since become iconic for all car lovers. Here in the UAE, the racecourse will traverse iconic locations including Jebel Jais, Downtown Dubai and Emirates Palace of Abu Dhabi.

To be held from December 4th to 8th, as an extension of the celebration of the UAE's National Day, which is marked on December 2, the event will see cars race across 1600km across the seven emirates of the country.

At an announcement ceremony held in Dubai, Alberto Piantoni, the CEO of 1000 Miglia said that he was excited to bring the event to the country. “For the first time in these territories, it will be possible to see the parade of cars that have too often remained closed in museums and in the garages