Ferrari 488 Spider

The Ferrari 488 Spider is the open-top version of one of the most complete supercars Ferrari has built. The 3.9 litre twin-turbo V8 sends 661 horsepower to the rear wheels through a 7-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox, reaching 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds and a top speed above 325 km/h. The retractable hard top folds away in around 14 seconds, so you get coupe rigidity when the roof is up and the full soundtrack when it is down. It stays usable in traffic and on the open road, which is why it remains a favourite for visitors who want a real Ferrari without the harshness of a track car.

Dubai is built for a car like this. The roof drops for an early run down Sheikh Zayed Road before the heat sets in, and the V8 comes alive on the sweeping stretches out toward Hatta and Al Qudra. Around Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters and JBR it draws attention without trying, and it parks comfortably at the valet of any hotel in DIFC or Business Bay. Renting makes sense here because a 488 Spider sits idle most of the year for an owner, while a few days behind the wheel gives you the experience without the registration, insurance and depreciation.

This suits someone who knows what a Ferrari should feel like and wants the convertible for the climate and the views. It is at home on a weekend along the Marina waterfront or a longer drive into the desert, and it works just as well for a wedding, a shoot or a milestone celebration. We deliver it to your door, full of fuel and detailed, and collect it when you are done.