Dubai Motor Show - worth a wander?

[Hitch78]

In the title really - is it any good, any new/decent metal?

Or would they be just as well linking the showrooms on the SZR with A/C tunnels for a similar effect?

[Stu R]

Can't say about this years as I'm not there. Been there a couple times before and it's always been half decent though

[thb]

A few months ago I would have said don't bother, but now it seems that most of the manufacturers have decided to sign up. Only no shows will be Porsche, Lamborghini, Honda and Chrsyler/Jeep/Dodge.

The 40Dhs ticket price might put some off, but if you pick up a copy of CAR this month (15Dhs) you should find a ticket inside. As an added bonus, you get to read my witterings...

[Chilli]

thb said:

A few months ago I would have said don't bother, but now it seems that most of the manufacturers have decided to sign up. Only no shows will be Porsche, Lamborghini, Honda and Chrsyler/Jeep/Dodge.

The 40Dhs ticket price might put some off, but if you pick up a copy of CAR this month (15Dhs) you should find a ticket inside. As an added bonus, you get to read my witterings...

You're journo for "Car"? Not seen it before, but will sends the Mrs out for a copy!

[Hitch78]

Chilli said:

You're journo for "Car"? Not seen it before, but will sends the Mrs out for a copy!

Nice use of the wife for menial tasks there Chilli!

[Chilli]

Hitch78 said:

Chilli said:

You're journo for "Car"? Not seen it before, but will sends the Mrs out for a copy!

Nice use of the wife for menial tasks there Chilli!

Well, keeps her mind off buying a horse.

[PhillT]

thb said:

A few months ago I would have said don't bother, but now it seems that most of the manufacturers have decided to sign up. Only no shows will be Porsche, Lamborghini, Honda and Chrsyler/Jeep/Dodge.

The 40Dhs ticket price might put some off, but if you pick up a copy of CAR this month (15Dhs) you should find a ticket inside. As an added bonus, you get to read my witterings...

I shouldn't bother, it's a rag since its incredibly talented and handsome online editor left.
I'm at the show now, it's pretty good. Definitely worth 40 dhs for a couple of hours. And as an everso subtle plug, I'm writing about it on AutoMiddleEast.com.

[Mattt]

Anyone else for a PH meet up there? I'll probably go, but all my friends are home for Xmas so will be on my own.

[Chilli]

Initial plans are to go on Saturday, but dependant on horses & work. Long story.

[Mattt]

You sound like you're loving this new horses thing!

[Chilli]

Oh, I don't mind them. But they've got a couple of tiny horses, so thought it would be funny to see. The Mrs has suggested we go out for a ride....but carrot feeding will be enough. me thinks!

[Mattt]

Any more for any more?

[Mattt]

I'm off up there now, probably be there about 2pm. If anyone fancies meeting up whilst there, drop me a text on *REMOVED*.

Edited by Mattt on Saturday 19th December 15:21

[Mattt]

I thought it was alright - bit of a battle to get to the cars past the crowds.

A definite bias towards 'Arab' cars - which is fair enough I suppose in Dubai!

I did have trouble keeping a straight face as the reps tried to talk me through the Chinese cars at the very end of the show - they were awful.

[Chilli]

Yeh, I popped in for a few hours. As you said,m it was ok. Shame Infinity weren't there, as that's what I'm looking at.

Very upset at the lack of talent there though!