From Sheikh Zayed to Hatta: The best drives for supercars in the UAE
- KAR Motors
- Apr 23
- 2 min read
Power needs a stage. And in the UAE, the roads are more than tarmac they’re theatre.
There’s a reason why some of the most photographed supercar moments happen here. It’s not just the cars it’s the backdrop. The contrast. The feeling of V10 echoing against raw mountain. The silence before the throttle hits.
In the UAE, driving is not a necessity. It’s a statement. But only if you know where to take it.
Here’s our curated list of the most cinematic, performance worthy, and soul awakening routes in the Emirates tested by our team, driven by our clients, and never recommended lightly.
1. Sheikh Zayed road at dawn – The Iconic Stretch
Route: Dubai Marina to Downtown, pre-7 AM
Why it matters: It’s not just about the skyline. It’s about timing.
Catch this road before the city wakes, and you’ll feel like it’s yours.
The light glances off every panel. The world slows. And that sound? It finally has room to breathe.
Pro move: Start at Bluewaters, cut through Al Safa Street, and finish at DIFC for a black coffee and a few stares.
2. The Jebel Hafeet climb – The driver’s road
Route: Al Ain to the summit of Jebel Hafeet
Why it matters: Switchbacks, incline, elevation this is the UAE’s Nürburgring. Less about show, more about feel. The grip, the cornering, the rise. Here, your car earns its badge.
Best time: Golden hour. And bring someone who doesn’t scream in corners.
3. Hatta Mountain Pass – Where Power Meets Solitude
Route: From Dubai-Hatta Road into Hatta Dam, looping through the mountain bends
Why it matters: It’s about silence. Not just external, internal.
The drive is meditative. The vistas, alien. The tarmac, laser-smooth.
This is where your car stops performing for others and starts performing for you.
KAR Motors tip: Take a matte black GT3 RS with carbon ceramics. Nothing else will feel quite right again.
4. The Liwa Oasis Run – For the Bold Only
Route: Abu Dhabi to the Empty Quarter
Why it matters: Because sometimes, you want to feel like you’re the last person on Earth with 700 horsepower at your command.
Endless desert. No traffic. Just heat waves, sand shadows, and the hum of pure machinery.
Important: Not for amateurs. Fuel up. Bring backup. Respect the terrain.
What Makes a Drive Worthy?
Not every car should be pushed here. But every driver should.
At KAR Motors, we don’t just sell machines. We craft moments. And these drives? They’re not just roads. They’re opportunities to reconnect with what driving is really about.
Not traffic. Not errands. Not exhibition.
Intention. Precision. Joy.
Let us know when you’re ready to experience them properly.
Join the Club and let us take you where your car belongs.