McLaren Middle East hits the road with the UAE’s female supercar community and TUMI in exclusive city drive to Leña Dubai
McLaren Middle East recently organized a unique women-only event, bringing together the UAE’s female supercar community for an exclusive drive and fine dining experience. Partnering with luxury lifestyle brand TUMI, the event was held at Leña Dubai, the renowned Spanish restaurant by Chef Dani Garcia on Palm Jumeirah. The gathering reflected McLaren’s commitment to luxury, performance, and personal expression, offering an evening that blended exhilarating driving with refined elegance.
Lauren Dowdy, Regional Marketing Manager for the Middle East, India, and Africa, expressed her enthusiasm for the event. “It was an absolute pleasure to host such extraordinary and sophisticated women for a memorable evening of driving, dining, and conversation. In collaboration with McLaren Dubai, McLaren Abu Dhabi, TUMI, and Leña Dubai, we created an experience that celebrated both automotive excellence and personal luxury in the glamorous setting of Palm Jumeirah.”
A High-Performance Driving Experience
The event commenced at McLaren Dubai, home to the world’s largest standalone McLaren showroom and service facility. Guests were welcomed with an exclusive opportunity to test drive McLaren’s high-performance supercars, including the Artura and Artura Spider hybrids, the luxurious McLaren GTS, and the ultra-fast McLaren 750S and 750S Spider. Additionally, the gathering featured rare and custom McLaren models, including a bespoke MSO McLaren Senna, adding to the spectacle of automotive craftsmanship.
Hanan Sobati, founder of Arabian Gazelles, the UAE’s largest female-only supercar club, praised McLaren’s initiative. “We truly appreciate McLaren’s commitment to creating unique experiences for women in the supercar world, setting a new industry standard,” she remarked.
A Refined Evening at Leña Dubai
Following the thrilling drive, the convoy arrived at Leña Dubai, where attendees indulged in an exquisite dining experience. The sophisticated ambiance of Palm Jumeirah provided the perfect setting for an evening of engaging conversation and shared passion for high-performance vehicles. Adding a bespoke touch to the occasion, guests also had the chance to personalize their own TUMI perfume bottles, making the event even more memorable.
More than just a gathering of luxury cars and fine dining, the event underscored McLaren’s mission to inspire and empower women in the automotive industry. By creating exclusive opportunities for female supercar enthusiasts, McLaren continues to foster a community where passion, performance, and luxury seamlessly come together.
