21 Ogos 2014

The Arab supercar tour continues to Cannes

  • Huge number of foreign-owned sports cars and 4x4s have descended on glamorous French city of Cannes
  • Rich families from Dubai and Kuwait have cars delivered to hotels in the Cannes area where they spend holidays
  • Vehicles are tailor made, special versions of famous models from car makers like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bentley 
  • Influx of similar super cars is quickly becoming an annual event in wealthy Knightsbridge and Kensington
  • It is thought Arabs come to the capital from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to escape the baking hot summer months
  • Cars spotted include a six-wheeled Mercedes AMG, a gold Range Rover and several brightly-coloured Rolls Royces
  • Local residents are worried that the cars owners may not respect parking rules and could drive dangerously 
They are the glamorous playthings of multi-millionaires usually seen parading along the seafront of Dubai or locked up in vast garages in Riyadh.
But dozens of stunning supercars owned by mega-rich Arabs have now descended on the glamorous city of Cannes on the south coast of France - days after many were seen jamming the streets of Knightsbridge in London.
Wealthy playboys from Dubai and Kuwait have had their expensive toys delivered to the French Riviera where many spend their holidays in the summer months.
This customised red Ferrari, complete with blacked out windows, is among many supercars to have been delivered by rich Arabs to Cannes on the glamorous south coast of France
This customised red Ferrari, complete with blacked out windows, is among many supercars to have been delivered by rich Arabs to Cannes on the glamorous south coast of France
Eye-catching: Tourists stop and stare at a powerful-looking Kuwaiti-owned X-Bow convertible super car parked along with ordinary vehicles by the side of a sea-front road
Eye-catching: Tourists stop and stare at a powerful-looking Kuwaiti-owned X-Bow convertible super car parked along with ordinary vehicles by the side of a sea-front road
Sparkling: A young boy admires a shiny silver Porsche 911 GT2 complete with eye-catching red alloys. It is one of many luxury vehicles delivered to Cannes from Kuwait
Sparkling: A young boy admires a shiny silver Porsche 911 GT2 complete with eye-catching red alloys. It is one of many luxury vehicles delivered to Cannes from Kuwait
Two Kwaiti-registered Lamborghinis in white and blue are parked up in front of an orange McLaren next to a restaurant in upmarket Cannes
Two Kwaiti-registered Lamborghinis in white and blue are parked up in front of an orange McLaren next to a restaurant in upmarket Cannes
A man drives his large blue convertible down a seafront road in Cannes while walkers stop and stare at the vehicle 
A man drives his large blue convertible down a seafront road in Cannes while walkers stop and stare at the vehicle 
Wealthy families from Dubai and Kuwait have reportedly had their cars delivered to the Carlton hotel in Cannes where many spend their holidays in the summer months
Wealthy families from Dubai and Kuwait have reportedly had their cars delivered to the Carlton hotel in Cannes where many spend their holidays in the summer months

The vehicles are tailor made special versions of famous models from car makers like Ferarri, Lamborghini and Bentley - and are certainly turning heads in the resort. 
The owners seem trusting enough to leave their luxury vehicles parked up on the side of the road while tourists walk past in amazement.
The vehicles include an X-Bow, a McLaren, a number of Lamborghinis  and Ferraris of differing colours, parked up alongside luxury hotels and restaurants in the French Riviera destination.   
Many of the the vehicles parked up in Cannes are tailor made special versions of famous models from a series of high-end luxury car makers
Many of the the vehicles parked up in Cannes are tailor made special versions of famous models from a series of high-end luxury car makers
Glamorous: Sightings of luxury supercars, owned by mega-rich Arab famililes, have become common place in Cannes in France
Glamorous: Sightings of luxury supercars, owned by mega-rich Arab famililes, have become common place in Cannes in France
A large white Bentley with tinted windows is parked up on a street in Cannes, France.  A similar influx of cars has been reported in parts of London
A large white Bentley with tinted windows is parked up on a street in Cannes, France.  A similar influx of cars has been reported in parts of London
Luxury: A number of Kuwaiti-registered vehicles are in Cannes where their wealthy owners are spending their summer holidays away from the searing temperatures at home in the Middle East
Luxury: A number of Kuwaiti-registered vehicles are in Cannes where their wealthy owners are spending their summer holidays away from the searing temperatures at home in the Middle East
Gridlock: A driver and his passenger in a black Ferrari stop to admire a red version of the famous make of car while tourists point out the vehicles and traffic builds up on the road behind
Gridlock: A driver and his passenger in a black Ferrari stop to admire a red version of the famous make of car while tourists point out the vehicles and traffic builds up on the road behind
It is becoming increasingly common for super-rich Arab families to have their vehicles delivered to glamorous locations around the world, including Cannes - especially during the summer months
It is becoming increasingly common for super-rich Arab families to have their vehicles delivered to glamorous locations around the world, including Cannes - especially during the summer months
The flashy supercars brought over to Cannes by Middle Eastern playboys that they have been pictured clogging up many of the parking spaces on the waterfront
The flashy supercars brought over to Cannes by Middle Eastern playboys that they have been pictured clogging up many of the parking spaces on the waterfront

The pictures come days after similar cars were reported on the streets of Knightsbridge in London as rich Qataris, Saudis, Emiratis and Kuwaitis move to Britain to escape the Middle East's baking mid-summer months. 
But the growing number of sports cars around the wealthy Knightsbridge district is causing some local residents to worry about breaches of parking rules and potential dangerous driving. 
The most outrageous car to make the trip over this time around is the six-wheeled Mercedes G63 AMG, an enormous £370,000 off-roader. A 220mph Pagani Huayra, worth more than £1 million, has also attracted attention from tourists and passersby. 
There is also a gold Range Rover, various Rolls-Royces, Lamborghinis and Ferraris, numerous Bugatti Veyrons and a 1970s Datsun. 
The rich Arabs stay in the best hotels and empty their wallets in London's most expensive shops, but they also cause problems with their unique supercars.

Snazzy: A red Ferrari with blacked out windows is left by the side of the road. Many of the vehicles brought over by superr wealthy Arab tourists are tailor made special versions of famous models
Snazzy: A red Ferrari with blacked out windows is left by the side of the road. Many of the vehicles brought over by superr wealthy Arab tourists are tailor made special versions of famous models
Star attraction: Passers-by stop to admire a chrome-coloured Lamborghini parked in front of another luxury-looking vehicle 
Star attraction: Passers-by stop to admire a chrome-coloured Lamborghini parked in front of another luxury-looking vehicle 
A white and blue version of the same make of Lamborghini are parked up in front of the upmarket Carlton Restaurant in Cannes
A white and blue version of the same make of Lamborghini are parked up in front of the upmarket Carlton Restaurant in Cannes

Residents in affluent Knightsbridge have complained they are behaving in an anti-social manner, revving the cars and treating the exclusive area as their personal racetrack.
Panda Morgan-Thomas, a management consultant, said: 'I am not angry. I am just exhausted. After a relatively calm three years the last few days have seen the return of supercars to Knightsbridge.
'They are again racing down Sloane Street from late afternoons until 3 or 4 in the morning. We honestly thought we had made progress but it seems as though local residents are in for another sleepless August.' 

A queue of extravagant vehicles were parked around Harrods yesterday including a £400,000 Mercedes  AMG, a £1million Pagani Huayra and a £300,000 Rolls Royce
A queue of extravagant vehicles were parked around Harrods yesterday including a £400,000 Mercedes AMG, a £1million Pagani Huayra and a £300,000 Rolls Royce
A Dubai-registered £1million Bugatti, parked on double yellow lines in front of a modified Rolls-Royce, attracted the attention of a traffic warden yesterday
A Dubai-registered £1million Bugatti, parked on double yellow lines in front of a modified Rolls-Royce, attracted the attention of a traffic warden yesterday
A Qatari-owned £200,000 Ferrari 458 in front of a £300,000 Lamborghini Aventador. The cars are attracting gangs of camera-wielding youths, dubbed the 'Carparazzi'
A Qatari-owned £200,000 Ferrari 458 in front of a £300,000 Lamborghini Aventador. The cars are attracting gangs of camera-wielding youths, dubbed the 'Carparazzi'
A £400,000 six-wheeled Mercedes G63 AMG, similar to one which featured on Top Gear, is among the most outrageous to have been shipped across
A £400,000 six-wheeled Mercedes G63 AMG, similar to one which featured on Top Gear, is among the most outrageous to have been shipped across
The cars owners compete with each other to see who can carry out the most outlandish modifications, with this £150,000 Maserati Gran Turismo given a silver bonnet
The cars owners compete with each other to see who can carry out the most outlandish modifications, with this £150,000 Maserati Gran Turismo given a silver bonnet

The wealthy holidaymakers, predominantly from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, arrived in London around a week ago following the end of Ramadan.
A number of the supercars have been spotted with parking tickets while others have been driving around with incorrect registration plates. But despite residents dreading 'The Season', there is one group of people salivating at the supercars and leaping to the defence of the drivers - the Carparazzi.
When the wealthy Arabs arrive in London, car enthusiasts show up with their cameras to film and photographer the million-pound motors.

This £50,000-plus Ferrari 456 Italia has been given a spider wrap by its Qatari owner, who was keen to show it off on the streets of central London yesterday
This £50,000-plus Ferrari 456 Italia has been given a spider wrap by its Qatari owner, who was keen to show it off on the streets of central London yesterday
A gold and black Saudi-owned Bugatti Veyron - which can sell for up to £1million - was parked in a street in Kensington yesterday, causing many to stop and take photos
A gold and black Saudi-owned Bugatti Veyron - which can sell for up to £1million - was parked in a street in Kensington yesterday, causing many to stop and take photos
This heavily-modified gold Range Rover - estimated to be worth more than £150,000 - has attracted attention after its owner parked it outside the Wellesley hotel
This heavily-modified gold Range Rover - estimated to be worth more than £150,000 - has attracted attention after its owner parked it outside the Wellesley hotel

Paul Wallace, who runs the YouTube channel Supercars of London, played down their bad behaviour. He said: 'August always proves to be the best time of year for petrolheads to see their dream machines on the road.
'Having seen the change in driving styles and cars, I still can't believe the police presence and residents kicking up a fuss. For four weeks out of 52, these super-wealthy individuals come and pump millions of pounds into the UK economy.
'Not only that, they fulfil many car fan's dream by bringing super rare Bugatti Veyrons, or special edition Paganis. I feel sorry for these guys coming here with their expensive toys as they get harassed by police.'

The limited edition Mercedes - which have a starting price of £370,000 - were originally engineered for the Australian Army but have become popular with Arabs as they are one of the few vehicles which can be driven safely off-road through the desert dunes
The limited edition Mercedes - which have a starting price of £370,000 - were originally engineered for the Australian Army but have become popular with Arabs as they are one of the few vehicles which can be driven safely off-road through the desert dunes
A blue and white Saudi-owned Rolls Royce, estimated at £300,000, attracts attention of pedestrians after its owner parked it outside the bay in Knightsbridge yesterday
A blue and white Saudi-owned Rolls Royce, estimated at £300,000, attracts attention of pedestrians after its owner parked it outside the bay in Knightsbridge yesterday
It's not just modern sports cars that are being brought over, this classic UAE registered Datsun 240 GL was spotted on London's Sloane Street yesterday
It's not just modern sports cars that are being brought over, this classic UAE registered Datsun 240 GL was spotted on London's Sloane Street yesterday
As word got around that London's richest tourists were showing off their cars near Harrods yesterday, this £180,000 Lamborghini Huracan was soon seen driving past
As word got around that London's richest tourists were showing off their cars near Harrods yesterday, this £180,000 Lamborghini Huracan was soon seen driving past

He added: 'I have been filming all summer and rarely see them drive more than 25 per cent throttle, or make any noise at all.
'I don't see why the residents of Knightsbridge don't use this influx in foreign cars as an excuse to go on holiday and escape one of the busiest, loudest cities in the world for a couple of weeks of the year.' 
Previous summers have seen expensive cars clamped outside department store Harrods, towed for being uninsured and locals complain about being kept awake by revving engines.
Westminster council has revealed the parking fines handed out to cars registered in the United Arab Emirates have nearly doubled in the last three years. 
A Saudi-registered Pagani Huayra, which has a starting price of around £1million, was spotted parked next to an expensive hotel in the area
A Saudi-registered Pagani Huayra, which has a starting price of around £1million, was spotted parked next to an expensive hotel in the area
A pink-tinged £350,000 Rolls Royce with Saudi number plate was seen driving through west London yesterday as part of the now-annual influx of Arab-owned cars
A pink-tinged £350,000 Rolls Royce with Saudi number plate was seen driving through west London yesterday as part of the now-annual influx of Arab-owned cars
A Qatari millionaire has brought this £70,000 Mercedes AMG with him for his holiday in Britain and parked the machine outside Harrods yesterday
A Qatari millionaire has brought this £70,000 Mercedes AMG with him for his holiday in Britain and parked the machine outside Harrods yesterday
Cars from the Middle-Eastern country were given a whopping £57,060-worth of fines last year, up from just £31,780 in 2011/12.
Fears have been raised that drivers feel they can flout the rules either because they can easily afford the penalties, or because they know they'll be able to move home and ignore the fines.
A Westminster City Council spokesman said: 'We do all we can to ensure that all outstanding fines are paid – whatever the nationality of the driver.
'However, when cars aren't registered in this country, it is sometimes extremely difficult to track people down.
'We already work with an agency to help recover money owed by European drivers and we're currently exploring other avenues that might further our success. The start and end point here is that every driver who parks in Westminster is subject to the same laws.'
A policeman approaches a modified £100,000 Range Rover, registered in Saudi Arabia, amid locals' concerns about breaches of parking rules and road safety
A policeman approaches a modified £100,000 Range Rover, registered in Saudi Arabia, amid locals' concerns about breaches of parking rules and road safety
The expensive machines have been spotted in a full range of colours, with this Mercedes CLS - starting price £82,000 - parked on Chelsea's Sloane Street yesterday
The expensive machines have been spotted in a full range of colours, with this Mercedes CLS - starting price £82,000 - parked on Chelsea's Sloane Street yesterday
A £300,000 Qatari-owned Lamborghini Aventador parks up next to a £1million Bugatti Veyron as Arab playboys compare their sports cars outside Harrods yesterday
A £300,000 Qatari-owned Lamborghini Aventador parks up next to a £1million Bugatti Veyron as Arab playboys compare their sports cars outside Harrods yesterday

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