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19 March 2024

Want to drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini? Stay at this UAE hotel

The supercar driving experience gives each guest the thrill of driving a Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren MP4-12C, Porsche GT3, Lamborghini Huracan, and Lamborghini Gallardo. (Supplied)

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Following a successful test drive in 2014, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the global launch of Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences, now bookable for guests across the UAE, North America and Europe at 12 of the brand’s 26 hotels and resorts.

The package includes access to new Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini, and Porsche models, tips from experienced racing professionals, and the opportunity to drive along beautiful pre-determined routes.


The pre-arranged courses will take guests through some of the world’s most beautiful routes and historic landmarks, the hotel says ion a media statement. The properties will offer morning, afternoon, and evening sessions every day, each lasting two and a half hours. The cost of the experience is $999 (Dh3,670) per couple (excluding accommodation).

The supercar driving experience gives each guest the thrill of driving a Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren MP4-12C, Porsche GT3, Lamborghini Huracan, and Lamborghini Gallardo, the hotel says.

Award-winning Eric Van De Poele will be the Driving Director in the UAE while world-class professional race-car driver Didier Theys returns as the Americas Driving Director and Vanina Ickx holds the position in Europe.

“Expanding the Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences in 2015 is a great next step in bringing truly unforgettable moments to travellers all around the world,” said John TA Vanderslice, global head, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.

“Car lovers will relish the opportunity to drive these cars the way they were meant to be driven – on the open road and in the most stunning locales around the world.”

“Waldorf Astoria has curated some of the most powerful automobiles from the most storied luxury performance brands on the market today,” said Didier Theys. “With a little coaching and advice, drivers of all skill levels can have a memorable day behind the wheel.”

In the UAE, the experiences can be booked at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah (Nov 6-8, Nov 20-22, Dec 4-6) and Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah (Oct 30-Nov 1, Nov 13-15, Nov 27-29).