- First female supercar club in MENA region founded in 2016
- 30+ members from 12 nationalities drive $15M collective vehicle value
- BMW partnership signals industry recognition of women drivers
- 65% increase in UAE female supercar ownership since 2020
When Hanan Mazouzi Sobati ignited her Lamborghini's engine at the 2024 Dubai Autodrome, the roar symbolized more than horsepower - it marked a cultural revolution. The Arabian Gazelles, Middle East's pioneering all-female supercar collective, has shifted gears in regional automotive culture through four strategic initiatives...
Dubai's luxury auto scene witnessed a paradigm shift last quarter when three dozen women engineers, CEOs, and entrepreneurs navigated Emirates' highways in vehicles averaging $500,000 value. This unprecedented display of female automotive prowess stems from Mazouzi Sobati's visionary response to systemic exclusion...
Regional automotive analysts highlight three critical impacts from the Gazelles' ascent:
- 23% rise in UAE dealership test drives by women since 2022
- New female-focused financing packages from Abu Dhabi banks
- Lamborghini Middle East reporting 41% YOY growth in women clients
The club's BMW track day partnership exemplifies changing corporate attitudes. Where brands initially dismissed the concept, manufacturers now compete to sponsor events featuring the region's most influential female car enthusiasts...
