Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

The GTS has long been the 911 that enthusiasts quietly recommend to each other. It sits between the everyday Carrera and the hardcore GT3, taking the best parts of each without the compromises of either. The 3.0 litre twin-turbo flat-six makes 480 PS and drives the rear wheels through an 8-speed PDK, good for 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a 311 km/h top end. The sport exhaust, lowered PASM suspension and Sport Chrono pack sharpen everything a standard Carrera leaves slightly soft.

What makes it special is how little it asks of you in return. It threads through Dubai Marina and DIFC at low speed with the easy visibility the 911 has always had, then comes alive the moment the road opens. The steering talks to your hands, the chassis stays composed, and the whole car feels like it is working with you. It seats four in the 2+2 layout, so two up front with bags or small passengers behind.

Dubai suits the GTS in both of its moods. On Sheikh Zayed Road it pulls strongly from any speed and then settles into a composed, quiet cruise that never wears you down. Come the weekend it is in its element on the open run out to Hatta or the early loop around Al Qudra, where the chassis rewards you in a way few cars near this price can. The dry air and warm tarmac only sharpen the experience.

Renting the GTS makes sense for the driver who cares how a car feels more than how loud it shouts, and who wants something usable from Business Bay to Palm Jumeirah. You get the purest everyday 911 for as long as you want it, then hand it back. We deliver it to your door in Carrara White, full of fuel and detailed, and collect it when you are done.