Page 13 - Union Properties General Report - May 2024

As a track for the community, we offer an array of driving experiences. Thanks to our
partnership with AGMC, we have a fleet of the latest BMW M cars for the public to
enjoy. We also have several Ferrari race cars, single-seaters and a Formula 1 car. All
our driving experiences are open to anyone with a valid driving license.

We host several car track days that allow Dubai residents to push their cars to the limit
in a safe and controlled environment. When it comes to karting, we operate 365 days a
year and offer go-karting experiences for kids and adults.

We also have several leisure kart racing events, the pinnacle of which is the Dubai
Kartdrome Endurance Championship, which has been running since 2005.

The championship has seen stars, including Fernando Alonso, Pedro De la Rosa,
Stoffel Vandoorne, Oliver Rowland, Ed Jones and more, participating in this iconic
series.

Can you share any success stories of Emirati drivers who have honed their skills
at Dubai Autodrome?

Over the years, we have had several Emirati drivers develop their race craft and prove
their skills against international talent – from the early stages of karting in its different
categories, all the way through to the F4 UAE and the 24H of Dubai.

Most recently, we have seen the rise of drivers such as Rashed Al Dhaheri, and Amna
and Hamda Al Qubaisi who have cut their teeth on the UAE karting scene and
graduated to the world of single-seater racing in F4 and the F1 Academy.

The Dubai Kartdrome has been a key racing track in their development as it hosted
many rounds of the local IAME and Rotax championships which they competed in.

In the world of GT racing, notable drivers include the 24H of Dubai winner Khaled Al
Qubaisi and our professional racing instructor, Saeed Al Mehairi, who has competed in
numerous editions of the longest-running endurance race in the region.

Saif Al Ameri is another rising Emirati star who has delivered stellar performances in the
24H Series’ Porsche 992 class in the Rabdan Motorsport outfit.

Dubai Autodrome has hosted many prestigious international racing events. How
do these events contribute to the UAE’s image as a global motorsport hub?

One only needs to look at the calibre of international events that have recently visited
the Dubai Autodrome to know the impact. The UAE, which has two incredible racing

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