Few cars manage to balance elegance and aggression as gracefully as the Ferrari Roma, a grand tourer that draws on decades of Italian coachbuilding heritage while delivering the kind of engineering precision that only Maranello can offer. Finished in a striking Grigio Titanio Metal and built in 2023, the example currently on display at Dourado Luxury Cars is a fine representation of everything the Roma stands for: understated glamour with a serious performance pedigree underneath.
Dourado Luxury Cars has built a reputation in Al Quoz for curating some of the finest examples of exotic and luxury machinery available in the region, and the Roma sits comfortably within that portfolio. For buyers exploring the wider market, our full inventory showcases the breadth of what's currently available, from front-engined grand tourers to full-blooded supercars. For those specifically drawn to the Prancing Horse, the Roma is joined in our showroom by other notable Ferraris, including the formidable Ferrari 812 GTS, a car that trades the Roma's understated grace for open-top, V12-powered drama. Together, they illustrate the sheer range of character within Ferrari's current line-up.
A Design Language Rooted in "La Nuova Dolce Vita"
Ferrari conceived the Roma around the concept of "La Nuova Dolce Vita" - a new sweet life - drawing inspiration from the elegant, understated sports cars that graced the streets of the Italian capital during the 1950s and 1960s. The result is a two-door coupe with a long bonnet, a fastback silhouette, and a minimalist front end devoid of unnecessary flourishes. Where many modern supercars shout for attention, the Roma speaks in a quieter, more confident tone.
This restraint is deliberate. The Roma's cabin-forward proportions and clean surfacing are a deliberate homage to Ferrari's front-engined GT cars of decades past, reinterpreted through a thoroughly contemporary lens. The Grigio Titanio Metal finish on this particular example enhances that sense of sophistication, giving the bodywork a subtle depth that shifts with the light - a colour that feels tailor-made for Dubai's boulevards and hotel valet lines alike.
Engineering That Matches the Elegance
Beneath that elegant shape sits a thoroughly modern powertrain. The Roma is powered by Ferrari's twin-turbocharged V8, producing 612hp - enough to propel this grand tourer from a relaxed cruise to serious pace in a matter of seconds. Unlike Ferrari's mid-engined supercars, the Roma places its engine up front, paired with a rear-mounted transaxle gearbox for near-perfect weight distribution between the axles. This layout gives the Roma a distinct driving character: composed and refined at lower speeds, yet capable of real ferocity when the throttle is used in earnest. It's a car engineered to be as comfortable on a long-distance drive to Abu Dhabi as it is carving through the mountain roads of Hatta, without ever feeling like a compromise in either setting.
A Cabin Built for Comfort and Occasion
Inside, the Roma continues its theme of refined minimalism. The dashboard is oriented around the driver, with a curved digital instrument cluster and clean, uncluttered surfaces that avoid the overwrought switchgear found in some rivals. Materials throughout lean towards understated luxury - soft leathers, brushed metals, and tasteful stitching rather than ostentatious flourishes. It's a cabin designed for genuine use, not just occasional weekend outings. The rear seats, while best suited to shorter journeys or additional luggage, add a degree of everyday practicality that's relatively rare in this segment, making the Roma a genuinely usable grand tourer for Dubai's mix of city driving and longer highway stretches.
Why the Roma Stands Out in Dubai's Market
Dubai's appetite for exotic machinery is well documented, but within that market, buyers increasingly gravitate towards cars that offer something beyond outright statement-making. The Roma appeals to precisely that mindset - a car that can be driven daily, that draws admiration without demanding it, and that still carries the unmistakable performance credentials of the Ferrari badge. Its relatively compact dimensions also make it well suited to the UAE's valet culture and multi-storey car parks, while its V8 soundtrack and turn of speed ensure it never feels like a car built purely for comfort. For collectors who already own a mid-engined Ferrari, the Roma often serves as the ideal companion car - one built for a different kind of drive.
Explore Ferrari's Broader Model Range
The Roma sits within a Ferrari line-up that spans from front-engined grand tourers to track-focused hybrids. Buyers curious about Ferrari's current engineering direction can explore the official Ferrari website for further technical detail on the marque's model philosophy. Closer to home, our showroom also features the Ferrari 296 GTB, a GCC-spec model that represents Ferrari's move towards hybrid performance, offering an interesting contrast to the Roma's more traditional V8 formula. Buyers exploring alternatives outside the Ferrari range are also welcome to browse our Lamborghini collection or the Porsche collection, both of which offer their own take on performance-focused GT and sports car ownership in Dubai.
To experience the Ferrari Roma's blend of Italian design and engineering in person, visit Dourado Luxury Cars in Al Quoz, or browse our full inventory online to see the rest of our current collection.