START YOUR ENGINES AND HEAD UP NORTH: THE WORLD-FAMOUS GUMBALL 3000 RALLY MAKES IT WAY TO RAS AL KHAIMAH

The 23rd Annual Gumball 3000 rally is gearing up to make its penultimate stop in the nature and northernmost Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Marking the first ever Middle East route, the course will begin in Dubai with drivers spending six days driving through the beautiful mountain, coastal and desert roads of the UAE and Oman.

Hosted by Maximillion Cooper, over 100 spectacular cars (Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Ferrari, Lamborghini & more) plus a “who’s who” of participants from over 30 nationalities will take part in an epic adventure. This includes appearances from British YouTube sensations Yung Filly and Michael Dapaah, US rap legend EVE, Red Bull Drift Racing drivers Ahmed Daham and Haitham Al Hadidi, Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy, British supermodel Jodie Kidd, DJ Cuppy, boxing champion Amir Khan, along with influencers and eSports legends from Sidemen, K5, The Twins, Mamacita, Super GT, DDE, Mr JWW, Shmee150 and more!

Motoring enthusiasts are invited to head up the windy roads of Jebel Jais – the UAE’s highest peak situated in the majestic Hajar mountain range – on Thursday 17th November and watch the action unfold in an adrenaline-fueled morning. Overlooking breath-taking views of the grand cliffs and canyons of Jebel Jais, auto fanatics will witness the Gumball grid of 100 supercars in collaboration with the all-female supercar club Arabian Gazelles, all competing to set the best time up the winding 20km hill climb road!

Later that night, Latin superstar Ricky Martin will take the stage, as Gumball 3000 teams up with Global Citizen Forum for their Annual Summit, in partnership with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, and the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Commission). The event aims to fundraise for forcibly displaced individuals across the globe, while also supporting underprivileged youth in low-income communities through the Gumball 3000 Foundation. On the final day, participants will drive from Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi, experiencing four incredible checkpoints before reaching the finish line at the Yas Island F1 circuit.

Raki Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, said: “As the region’s adventure capital, Ras Al Khaimah’s stunning topography and natural terrains are perfect for an adrenaline-fueled road trip experience. Boasting a strong track record of successfully staging large international sporting events, we are excited to have the Gumball3000 rally climb atop our crowning glory – Jebel Jais.”

Maximillion Cooper, Founder of Gumball 3000, said: “We can’t wait for our first ever Middle East rally, especially as such incredible locations await us along the way – not least the UAE’s highest peak in the stunning Hajar mountains of Ras Al Khaimah. With so many adrenaline-pumping outdoor experiences, the Emirate is the perfect location for our rally and we’re looking forward to racing up the famous Jebel Jais for our epic 20km hill climb.”

Official event partners include Kappa, Carrera Eyewear, FTX, Veloce, QNTM DNA, Gargash Motors, Hot Wheels, Hard Rock, Asprey London, FRSH Scents, Kinetic, CRU and Tape London.

The Jebel Jais hill climb on Thursday 17th November is free for all to attend and view from the Jebel Jais Viewing Deck. Please note there will be a road closure at 9:30AM ahead of the event with the hill climb taking place from 10AM. Follow all the action and adventure on @gumball3000 #Gumball3000 #Gumballlife on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram channels.

For more information visit gumball3000.com and to discover more exciting activities in the Emirate, go to visitrasalkhaimah.com and visitjebeljais.com, or visit Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s Instagram, YouTube and Facebook pages.