Rent Ferrari 812 GTS in Dubai: The Complete Guide (2026)

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There are two ways to experience a naturally aspirated V12 Ferrari in Dubai. The first is through the Purosangue — four doors, four seats, a family grand tourer of extraordinary capability. The second is the Ferrari 812 GTS — a two-seat, open-top berlinetta with 789 horsepower, a retractable hardtop that folds in just 14 seconds, and a 6.5-litre V12 that climbs to 8,900 RPM with a soundtrack that no turbocharged or hybrid engine on sale today has come close to matching.

The 812 GTS is the rarest configuration in Maranello's current lineup: a naturally aspirated V12 convertible. Ferrari produced limited numbers, and the waiting list for new examples stretched years. In Dubai's rental fleet, it represents the single most exclusive open-top experience currently available — a car that combines the front-engine grand tourer character of the 812 Superfast with the open-air sensory completeness that only a retractable roof delivers.

For the driver who knows exactly what they are choosing and exactly why — this is the guide.

The Ferrari 812 GTS: What Makes It Extraordinary

The GTS designation in Ferrari's history carries specific meaning. Grand Turismo Spider — the open-top variant of the grand touring berlinetta, a configuration Ferrari has reserved for its most significant front-engine cars across six decades. The 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider. The 550 Barchetta. The SA Aperta. Each one a statement that the naturally aspirated front-engine formula deserves to be experienced without a roof.

The 812 GTS continues that lineage with a powertrain that represents the absolute peak of naturally aspirated V12 development. Six point five litres. Seven hundred and eighty nine horsepower at 8,500 RPM. Seven hundred and eighteen Newton metres of torque at 7,000 RPM. A redline at 8,900 RPM that the engine approaches with a linearity and intensity that forced-induction engines — however sophisticated — cannot replicate through electronic mapping alone.

What the open roof adds to this equation is not simply fresh air. It is the removal of the final acoustic barrier between the driver and the engine. In the 812 Superfast coupe, the V12 soundtrack is extraordinary. In the 812 GTS with the roof folded, that same sound arrives unfiltered, unmediated, and amplified by every surface the car passes — Dubai's concrete highway corridors, the rock faces of Jebel Jais, the open desert flats of Al Qudra. Each environment shapes the V12 note differently, and in the GTS you hear all of it.

Ferrari 812 GTS vs The Dubai Rental Fleet

The 812 GTS occupies a position in this fleet that no other model fills: the only naturally aspirated V12 open-top Ferrari available for rent in Dubai. The Purosangue shares the engine family but adds two doors and two seats — a different proposition entirely. Every other convertible in the fleet is turbocharged. If the V12 sound unfiltered by a roof is the specific experience you are seeking, the 812 GTS is the only answer.

Choose the 812 GTS if: You want the most exclusive open-top Ferrari experience in Dubai — naturally aspirated V12, front-engine grand tourer character, and the retractable roof that makes the soundtrack complete.

Choose the Purosangue if: You need the V12 experience with four seats and four doors for a group or family.

Choose the 296 GTB if: Hybrid performance and Maranello's technological future matter more than the naturally aspirated character.

Full Specification: Ferrari 812 GTS

The rear-wheel steering system — shared with the 812 Superfast coupe — reduces the effective turning circle at low speeds and increases high-speed stability, making the GTS's 4.6-metre length handle with an agility that its dimensions do not suggest. In Dubai's tighter urban environments, this system is the difference between confident and cautious.

Ferrari 812 GTS Rental Price in Dubai

Included in every rental:

• Comprehensive insurance
• Salik toll tag (charges billed at return)
• 24/7 roadside assistance
• Hotel, residence, or office delivery and collection
• Digital document verification prior to handover

Additional costs to budget:

• Fuel — 98-octane required at all ENOC and ADNOC stations. A V12 driven actively will consume meaningfully — budget AED 200–300 per day
• Salik tolls — AED 20–40 per day on Sheikh Zayed Road
• Traffic fines — passed directly to renter via RTA
• Excess liability — confirm the figure before signing

For stays of five days or more, the weekly Ferrari rental structure saves 20–25% against individual daily bookings. For extended arrangements, the monthly Ferrari rental delivers up to 38% savings against the compounded daily rate — the structure used by executives on extended UAE assignments and seasonal residents spending the winter in Dubai.

The Best Routes for the Ferrari 812 GTS in Dubai

The 812 GTS rewards roads with space, elevation, and distance. Dubai, within a 90-minute radius, provides all three.

Jebel Jais — The V12 GTS at Altitude

Distance from Dubai: 110km | Best time: 7:00–9:00am, October–March

Jebel Jais is the defining drive for the 812 GTS in the UAE. The UAE's highest peak at 1,934 metres delivers 36 kilometres of ascending tarmac — corners that engage the rear-wheel steering system, elevation changes that thin the air and sharpen the V12's intake note, and enough gradient to use the gearbox actively rather than passively. With the roof folded on a clear October morning, the mountain air cooler than the desert below and the Hajar range visible in every direction — the 812 GTS's V12 echoes off rock faces in a way that closed-roof cars, however powerful, filter out entirely. This is the drive that no other rental car in Dubai replicates.

Jumeirah Beach Road — The Golden Hour Open-Top Run

Best time: 6:00–7:30pm, October–April | Character: Coastal, scenic, iconic

The JBR coastal strip heading south from Safa Park toward the Marina is the 812 GTS's urban showcase. Roof folded, Gulf on the right, the city skyline building on the left, the V12 note filling the street around you — forty-five minutes of exactly what the open-top grand tourer formula was invented for. The 812 GTS at golden hour on this road is, without qualification, one of the finest automotive experiences available in Dubai.

Sheikh Zayed Road — The Urban Grand Tourer

Best time: 7:00–9:00am weekdays | Character: Architectural backdrop, high-speed corridor

Sheikh Zayed Road at 7am on a weekday gives the 812 GTS the urban canyon it deserves. The Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers, and the wider Dubai skyline frame a highway that was built for exactly this kind of car. In Sport mode with the roof open, the V12's active exhaust note fills the space between the towers with something the turbocharged fleet — for all its competence — simply does not produce.

E11 to Abu Dhabi — The Grand Touring Argument

Distance: 140km one way | Character: Open desert highway, long distance GT

The E11 between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is the 812 GTS's long-distance justification. A wide, smooth, well-maintained desert highway where the front-engine GT formula makes complete sense — relaxed, refined, high-speed cruising with the V12 operating at partial load, the roof open to the desert air, and the Abu Dhabi skyline appearing on the horizon after an hour of the finest grand touring the UAE offers.

Palm Jumeirah Crescent — The Arrival Experience

Best time: Blue hour — 20 minutes after sunset | Character: Coastal circuit, skyline backdrop

The Palm crescent road delivers the most photogenic 812 GTS experience in Dubai. The full city skyline across the water, the Atlantis Royal anchoring the western end, and the open Gulf to the north — at blue hour with the roof down and the city lights fully activated, driving the 812 GTS around the crescent is a complete sensory sequence. Arriving at the Atlantis Royal valet at the circuit's end, the V12 note settling as the engine idles — this is the arrival moment that no other car in the rental fleet delivers in quite the same register.

What You Need to Rent the Ferrari 812 GTS in Dubai

For tourists: The International Driving Permit is non-negotiable. Obtain it before you travel — most national automobile associations issue within 24 hours. A missing IDP at handover cancels the booking without exception, regardless of any other documentation presented.

For UAE residents: Emirates ID and valid UAE driving licence are sufficient. Document verification is completed digitally before the car arrives — no counter visit, no depot.

The 812 GTS Driving Experience: What First-Time Renters Should Know

The 812 GTS is 789 horsepower on rear-wheel drive with a front-engine layout and an open roof. It is not the most intimidating car in the Dubai rental fleet — the front-engine weight distribution builds confidence progressively, and the rear-wheel steering makes the car feel smaller than its dimensions suggest. But it demands more from the driver than the Portofino or the Roma, and first-time supercar renters should approach it with that understanding.

Practical guidance for first-time 812 GTS renters:

Start in Comfort mode for the first 20 minutes. The throttle mapping is more progressive, the suspension more compliant, and the gearbox more inclined toward early upshifts — all of which give you time to understand the car's responses before the Sport mode character is introduced.

Use automatic gearbox mode in city traffic. The seven-speed dual-clutch operates seamlessly in auto and removes one variable from the early familiarisation period. Switch to paddle operation on open roads where the rev range can be explored progressively.

The roof operation is straightforward — a single button held for the 14-second folding sequence. It operates at speeds up to 45 km/h, meaning you can open or close it at a traffic light without pulling over. In Dubai's climate, you will use this feature constantly — closed for the midday heat, open for every morning and evening drive worth having.

Respect the throttle in Sport mode. Seven hundred and eighty nine naturally aspirated horsepower at 8,500 RPM on rear-wheel drive is not aggressive to the point of unpredictability — but it rewards progressive inputs over sudden ones, particularly in the lower gears on roads with any surface variation.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What is the difference between the Ferrari 812 GTS and 812 Superfast?

The 812 GTS and 812 Superfast share the same 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 789 horsepower. The fundamental difference is the body style — the Superfast is a fixed-roof coupe, the GTS is the open-top Spider variant with a retractable hardtop. The GTS adds 105 kg against the coupe and a marginally longer 0–200 km/h time (8.3 vs 7.9 seconds) — both imperceptible in road driving. What the GTS adds is the open-air V12 experience that the coupe, however spectacular, cannot deliver.

❓ Is the Ferrari 812 GTS available for daily rental in Dubai?

Yes — the daily rental structure is available with a 24-hour minimum. Given the 812 GTS's limited availability in the rental fleet, advance booking of 48–72 hours is strongly recommended. During peak season (October–March) and around major Dubai events, book further ahead.

❓ Can I drive the Ferrari 812 GTS to other UAE emirates?

Yes — inter-emirate driving is permitted on most standard rental agreements. The Jebel Jais road in Ras Al Khaimah and the E11 toward Abu Dhabi are both accessible and represent the finest long-distance drives the 812 GTS can make within the UAE. Confirm inter-emirate permission specifically at booking.

❓ What fuel does the Ferrari 812 GTS require?

The 812 GTS requires 98-octane fuel (Super), available at all ENOC, ADNOC, and EPPCO stations. The naturally aspirated V12 at enthusiastic driving pace consumes meaningfully — budget AED 200–300 per day for active use.

❓ Is the Ferrari 812 GTS suitable for a first-time exotic car renter?

The 812 GTS is manageable for drivers with prior performance car experience who approach it progressively. It is not the recommended starting point for genuinely first-time exotic car renters. First-timers are better served beginning with the Ferrari Portofino or Ferrari 488 before stepping up to the 812 GTS's V12 demands.

❓ Does renting the Ferrari 812 GTS require a cash deposit?

Most reputable operators structure the arrangement around a credit card pre-authorisation rather than a cash deposit. On a car at this value level, the pre-authorisation figure is significant — confirm the exact amount before committing. Some operators offer no-deposit car rental Dubai arrangements that keep your capital free for the duration of the rental.

Final Word

The Ferrari 812 GTS is the rarest, most exclusive, and most sonically extraordinary open-top Ferrari available for rent in Dubai. It combines the front-engine V12 grand tourer character that Maranello has refined across six decades with the open-roof format that removes the last barrier between driver and engine.

In Dubai — a city with the roads, the climate, and the visual backdrop to justify every one of its 789 horsepower — the 812 GTS delivers an experience that no other car in the current rental fleet replicates. The Jebel Jais mountain road at sunrise. The Jumeirah Beach Road at golden hour. The Palm crescent at blue hour with the city lit behind you and the V12 settling to idle at the Atlantis valet.

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