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ASTON MARTIN takes to the skies
The Vanquish lands on the Burj Al Arab hotel to mark the company’s 100th anniversary.
special charter from Abu Dhabi Aviation airlifted the Dh1.1 million Aston Martin from Skydive Dubai to the helipad of the Burj Al Arab. It’s the first time a car has been placed onto the helipad, which sits 1,000ft above the ground at the top of the sailshaped building. The feat comes just a month after Aston Martin opened their first showroom in Dubai. “Aston Martin remains one of the most exclusive and sought-after brands in the world, so it is only right that a key element of our year-long centenary celebrations takes place in a similarly high profile destination,” said Ulrich Bez, CEO of the iconic British luxury sports car brand. “We have achieved
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January / February 2013