By Saleh Fareed
JEDDAH — Eng. Mohammed Tawfiq Madani, director general of the Transport Department in Makkah, inaugurated on Tuesday the 10th edition of EXCS International Luxury Motor Show at the Hilton Hotel Jeddah. The event kicked off with an exclusive media preview before it was opened to the public.
The exhibition, which is regarded as the biggest event of its kind in Saudi Arabia for luxury cars, witnessed the participation of a number of luxury car dealers in Saudi Arabia, as well as a number of regional manager of luxury automotive brands.
Visitors can see many iconic luxury car brands such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Lamborghini, McLaren, BMW, Audi, Aston Martin, Porsche, Genesis, Maserati, Nissan GT-R NISMO and Kia.
Abdullah Alshemasi, the show organizer, said at the opening ceremony that the show reflects the Saudis’ passion and interest in luxury cars. Both local and international car dealers consider the occasion as a great opportunity to showcase their latest models which are aimed at meeting the aspirations of luxury car enthusiasts.
“This year›s show will embrace the world›s latest, most luxurious and expensive cars, some displayed for the first time in Saudi Arabia,” said Alshemasi.
The luxury automobile expo, set to draw around 20,000 visitors, was first opened to the media on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the show opened its doors to the public and will run till Friday.
