Rent Ferrari Roma 2023 in Dubai

Booking a Ferrari Roma 2023 in Dubai usually means a hefty card hold, so we offer it with a no-deposit option and accept debit cards, cash and pay-on-delivery alongside the usual cards. The 2023 Roma is mechanically the same 620 hp front-engined V8 grand tourer as the latest car, which makes it the value pick: you get the identical drive and the same theatre for less, and the only real difference is the year on the paperwork and the colour on the kerb. Our argument here is straightforward. If you want the Roma experience without paying the premium for the newest plate, the 2023 is the one to take.

What the 2023 actually gives up, and what it doesn't

This matters because the Roma didn't change in any way you'll feel from the seat. The 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8, the 620 hp, the 0 to 100 in 3.4 seconds, the 320 km/h top speed and the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox are all carried over. Stand the 2023 next to a newer one on Sheikh Zayed Road and they accelerate, sound and corner the same.

So the honest answer is that you give up almost nothing. You're choosing on price and on which car is available in the spec you want. That's a good position to book from.

How it feels to drive here

The Roma is a grand tourer first and a supercar second, and that's its whole charm in Dubai. The V8 sits up front, so the car is balanced and progressive rather than nervous, and the steering is quick without being twitchy. On the E11 it covers ground effortlessly, with enough mid-range to make any overtake a non-event, and it stays composed and quiet at a legal cruise.

In its calmer driving mode the dual-clutch box shuffles gears smoothly and the ride is liveable, which is more than you can say for the harder-edged Ferraris. This is a car you can drive to the office and then enjoy properly on an empty stretch out past the city after dark.

Spec at a glance

Space, seats and your luggage

Don't let the four seats fool you. The two rear perches are for bags or a very short trip with a child, not for adults you like. As a two-seater it's roomy and comfortable, with a driving position that suits long stints.

The boot is the pleasant surprise. There's 617 litres behind the rear seats, and dropping the rear backrests stretches that further, so two people with cabin bags and a check-in case each are well covered for an airport run to DXB or DWC. Where it runs out is the moment you try to move four people with full suitcases. For that trip, take a sedan and save the Ferrari for the days it earns its keep.

Parking, ramps and the low nose

At nearly two metres wide the Roma needs a moment in tight bays, and the multi-storey parks around the Marina and the malls reward folding the mirrors and taking your time. The thing to respect is the low front. Dubai is full of aggressive speed bumps and steep ramp lips, and a flat, fast approach will scrape the nose. Crawl over them at an angle and there's no drama. We'll point out the front-lift control when we hand the keys over.

Keeping cool, and the running costs

In a Dubai summer a small glass-heavy cabin bakes fast, so what counts is how quickly it cools. The Roma's air conditioning hits hard up front and brings a parked cabin down to comfortable within a minute of driving, which is exactly what a two-up car needs. The rear seats get little of that, but you won't be using them.

On fuel, the 80-litre tank gives a solid touring range for the class at around 11 to 12 litres per 100 km in normal use, though a spirited day will drink more. Salik tolls and any RTA fines during the rental are charged to you, and seatbelts are mandatory. A car this quick makes the speed limits easy to overshoot, so keep half an eye on them.

Who it's for

Take the 2023 Roma if you want a real Ferrari for the week, you're travelling as one or two, and you'd rather put the saving over a newer plate toward more days behind the wheel. The drive is identical to the latest car and the value case is clear.

Look elsewhere if you need usable rear seats or you're carrying four with luggage, where a luxury saloon does the job the Roma can't. And if you specifically want the wildest, most extreme thing Ferrari makes, the mid-engined cars are louder and harder. For a fast, beautiful, genuinely usable grand tourer at a sharper price, the 2023 Roma is the smart booking.