Ferrari Purosangue Novitec

The Purosangue is the first four-door, four-seat car Maranello has ever built, and this one carries the full Novitec treatment. The 6.5 litre naturally aspirated V12 is lifted to 755 horsepower by the Novitec sports exhaust, sending power to all four wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and runs on to 310 km/h, while the rear coach doors open to a second row with two individual seats.

The appeal is that it does two things at once. The naturally aspirated V12 already sounds unlike anything else on Sheikh Zayed Road, and the Novitec exhaust adds more voice as the revs climb. Underneath, the adaptive suspension and all-wheel drive keep it planted across the speed bumps of Palm Jumeirah and steady on the long roads out toward Hatta and Al Qudra. You can fill this Ferrari with people and still drive it hard.

The detailing is where the Novitec build separates from the standard car. Twenty-three inch Vossen forged wheels and carbon trim sharpen the look, and the Rosso Imola paint gives it a deeper, darker presence than the usual Ferrari red. It stands out to the people who recognise it while staying quiet about the changes.

Buying a Purosangue in the UAE means a long waiting list and a price that sits well above most supercars, so renting is the sensible way to spend real time with one. It suits a weekend around Dubai Marina and JBR, a business stay near DIFC and Business Bay, or anyone who wants a Ferrari that seats four with no compromise. Insurance and delivery come with the rate, and we hand it over full of fuel and detailed before collecting it later.