Shiekh Wheels: Rolls-Royce Debuts Bespoke Editions for Abu Dhabi

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed)
Sep 1st 2010 at 3:01PM

A regular old Rolls-Royce? Strictly for peasants, my friend. No filthy rich oil sheikh would be caught dead in one. Hence the new bespoke Phantom editions built specially for Abu Dhabi, which as we all know has the actual cash, as opposed to Dubai which thrives on flash and debt thanks to Abu Dhabi's indulgence. Inspired by the emirate's "rich culture and landscape" emphasis on rich – the new models are of course extremely vulgar and insanely expensive. The special edition Phantom Drophead Coupe (above) is called Shaheen, after the local word for the prestigious peregrine falcon used for hunting. It features a marquise-white exterior with Tudor red lines and a red and seashell leather interior, brass falcon inlays and falcon embroidered head-rests. The Phantom sedan meanwhile is named Baynunah after Abu Dhabi's sand dune covered western region. Fittingly finished in shades of brown and tan, it features hand-crafted inlay and marquetry, some of it applied with tweezers to ensure maximum precision, and a solid gold Spirit of Ecstasy on the hood. Better bring a solid gold bucket.

Gallery: Rolls-Royce Abu Dhabi Editions

Tags: Abu Dhabi, bespoke, custom cars, Dubai, hunting, oil, Rolls Royce, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce Phantom, sheikh, UAE, wealth

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Wealth

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Mike Sep 1st 2010 8:19PM

As a former Rolls Royce owner - in a word .......... Y U C K !!!

kissmilitary Sep 2nd 2010 5:52AM

ffffffffffffff

Mike M. Sep 1st 2010 8:27PM

As a former Rolls Royce owner ............. in a word ....... Y U C K

michael Sep 1st 2010 9:31PM

Just proves money doesn't buy taste..

joel rambaud Sep 1st 2010 8:34PM

look more like a nightmare out of Detroit than the stylish Rolls Royce, but nowwhat do you expect from a company that make the beetles "vw that's is"

rjfscorpio711 Sep 1st 2010 9:00PM

Just beacuse they're rich does'nt mean they have taste. Just like Pimps and Rap stars over done ugly crap.

Mike Sep 1st 2010 8:48PM

Jay -
I hope you are not the Jay I am thinking you are.
Quite frankly, with a comment like that coming from you - I really think YOU should buy one of these cars. Absolutely appropriate parallel with your self-expression! Enjoy!

jeff F Sep 1st 2010 9:00PM

If you told me it was bullet proof you would have something. I didn't read fully. Don't these sheiks and this whole mid east embarrassed they don't make a damn thing and have to rely on the rest of the world for their "perks". Oil and carpets. No camels here either.

wolfmara Sep 1st 2010 9:02PM

the Spirit of Ecstasy looks like she's wearing a burkhinin & waterwings...
and I must say- whoever designed these- all their taste is in their mouth...*gag.

wolfmara Sep 1st 2010 9:07PM

The 'Spirit of Ecstasy' looks like she's wearing a burkini & waterwings... she has poor definition
and I must say- whoever designed these- all their taste is in their mouth...*gag.

Falki Sep 1st 2010 9:27PM

Will make a great pimp mobile - interior, exterior and name. Spirit of Ecstasy. LOL!

JEB BUCKINGHAM Sep 1st 2010 9:34PM

The front of it looks like a near-sighted old man!

Buck Sep 1st 2010 10:10PM

And they say that the American car manufactures cant design a nice car anymore,well they need to look at the crap they just designed and better take back what they said about our American car companies. these cars are hilariously ugly,but then so are the owners of them....lmao @ these ugly cars

Peter Sep 1st 2010 11:02PM

If you want to know how to ruin a Rolls Royce look at this one. Worst looking Rolls I have ever seen. It only goes to show you if you have money you can ruin anything.

TEVA Sep 1st 2010 11:18PM

It kinda looks like the car that Chevy Chase was driving in the movie Vacation..

Gregory Sep 2nd 2010 12:01AM

I would love to meet the Sheikh, what an extreme honor that'd be! He utilizes his wealth to create and not destroy, so whether or not anyone appreciates his vision, it's tough to deny the incredible beauty this part of the world harbors. Currently they still have the lowest crime rate in the world, and the highest incomes per capita, no small accomplishment in today's world. This Rolls Royce is just one of "countless" visions by the Sheikh, he has made modifications to several cars, boats, jets, etc., and all are fascinating in their own way. If the Rolls Royce, (Shaheen) is something he likes, that is all that matters, afterall, it's his vision and his money.