The second edition of the Downtown Dubai Classic Car Show will be held from February 18 to 21, and will feature dazzling displays, colourful parades and competitions.

The event is being celebrated over four days this year following overwhelming participation from the public and classic car enthusiasts last year.

The event also underscores Downtown Dubai, the 500-acre development by Emaar Properties, as a lifestyle destination in the city, attracting thousands of visitors and residents to a wide array of activities.

“Downtown Dubai Classic Car Show, this year, has a richer offering including more parades and competitions that will appeal to visitors and automobile lovers,” said Ahmad Al Matrooshi, managing director – UAE, Emaar Properties.

“This follows the overwhelming response from the public and classic car collectors last year.”

He added: “The car show also highlights the lifestyle appeal of Downtown Dubai, which is now in global spotlight following the opening of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall.”

“Emaar is committed to offering unique lifestyle experiences to our residents and visitors, and Downtown Dubai Classic Car Show is a fine example of creating events that add to the tourist appeal of Dubai.”

Taking visitors through the history of how modern-day cars evolved, and highlighting awe-inspiring car creations that blend functionality with elegance, the car show will be held on Emaar Boulevard.

Organised by Emaar with the support of the Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE) - a member of the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA), the world-wide authority for historic vehicles, the Downtown Dubai Classic Car Show will feature several showpiece vehicles from the past.

Several private collectors including rally legend Mohammed Ben Sulayem, vice president of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile FIA and president of ATCUAE; Sharjah Museum and others will display their cars.

Car collectors from the GCC region and abroad have also confirmed their attendance.

The participants will take the cars on rides through Emaar Boulevard and the Downtown Dubai community at the colourful parades held every day. A detailed description of the cars’ characteristics and ownership lineage will be displayed to inform and educate visitors.

The participants can also enter competitions for the ‘best car’ in eight categories including a public choice award to be voted by the public. Eminent classic car experts will score the cars on the basis of car originality, engine cleanliness, original car colour, historical car value, finishing and aesthetics.

The top prize is the Downtown Dubai Classic Car Show Award. Awards will also be given for the best of show in the public exhibition and the classic car parade.

The judges will also pick winning cars in Pre World War II, Post World War II, European Car and American Car categories. – TradeArabia News Service