Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have announced the arrival of an exclusive and unique vehicle to the region – the ‘Pearl of Arabia.’ One of only six 2010 Middle East Bespoke Phantom commissions, this exceptional car was custom built for Abu Dhabi Motors, and is now available at the authorised Rolls-Royce dealer’s showroom in Umm Al Nar.

With its design rich in Arabian Gulf heritage, the ‘Pearl of Arabia’ represents the perpetual memories of the Arabic people, back when the region’s economic life depended heavily on the ancient art of pearl diving.

Inspiration was also drawn from the design and craftsmanship of Arabic architecture that embodies a distinguishing motif of ordered repetition, radiating structures and rhythmic metric patterns. With an all new bespoke exterior paint developed exclusively for the region, the Sandstone Metallic draws heavily on the natural stone that many ancient and modern day Arabic constructions are built from. The simple yet striking nature of the colour signifies the rich foundation of the region, and contrasts perfectly with the upper two-tone paint combination with Cornish White that itself is a nod to the rich colour within an oyster shell.

The Bespoke Programme, which has the highest global uptake in this region and has been met with overwhelming success, is a service offered to Rolls-Royce clients whereby the client may specify features of the car, in order to create one’s own, unique model. The Bespoke team at Goodwood is dedicated to finding new paints, materials and engineering solutions in order to find new ways to develop truly exceptional cars.

The 2010 Middle East bespoke collection clearly demonstrates the level of personalisation that can be achieved thanks to the skill of Rolls-Royce designers. Abu Dhabi Motors have worked with the Rolls-Royce design team in Goodwood to define the aesthetics of this exclusive vehicle to create a model as individual as the region it is inspired by.

Special leather interior finishings in seashell natural grain provide a harmonious balance with the Sandstone Metallic exterior paint. This carefully chosen leather colour accentuates the Parchment veneered seat valances and comes with contrasting stitching in Navy Blue for extra detailing. Exquisite hand knotted silk rugs commissioned to complement the marquetry in the fascia and door cappings, and the instrument panel top and steering wheel also specified in Navy Blue, showcase a selection of classic interior design elements, Bespoke to the ‘Pearl of Arabia.’

An exclusive Bespoke clock has been designed specifically for the 2010 Middle East Phantom Commission. Complete with a unique centre disc in Sterling Silver with an engraved pattern and inset Mother of Pearl, the hand-crafted clock is further distinguished with an outer ring colour matched to the Sandstone Metallic exterior paint. This commission also includes Bespoke glovebox embroidery and personalised treadplates to enhance the car’s unique nature

This Bespoke commission was designed in-house and developed on site by craftsmen at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars plant in Goodwood, England and will be showcased at the Rolls-Royce showroom in Abu Dhabi.

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