Audi RS7

The RS7 is the supercar that refuses to announce itself. Its 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 mild hybrid sends 600 horsepower through quattro, so 100 km/h arrives in 3.6 seconds and the car pulls cleanly to a 305 km/h top speed. The 48 volt system keeps things smooth at low speed, then the V8 comes to life the instant you ask. On the motorway it sits flat and stable at whatever pace the limit allows.

Inside it is a proper Audi cabin, with the Virtual Cockpit, Bang and Olufsen sound and room for five adults. The Sportback body frees up 535 litres of luggage space, which is unusual for a car this fast. Adaptive air suspension smooths the rougher stretches around Business Bay and the older Marina roads, then firms up for a clean run out to Hatta or the Al Qudra loop. Rear-wheel steering makes it feel smaller than it looks in tight valet lanes.

Dubai rewards its quiet character. The RS7 slips through Sheikh Zayed Road traffic without a second glance, then opens up the moment the road clears. The dry heat and warm tarmac suit the V8, and the long open roads give you the space to actually use the performance. It moves you quickly through the city while keeping a low profile.

Renting makes sense when you want this performance for a week here without the cost and paperwork of owning one. It fits business days, family runs to the Palm and longer weekend drives in the same car. The price you see is the price you pay, with insurance and delivery included. We hand it over fuelled and detailed, then come back for it once your week here is over.