Rent Maserati Ghibli 2022 in Dubai

The Maserati Ghibli 2022 is the rental you book for the noise, the trident on the bonnet and a shape nobody confuses with a German saloon, and we deliver it anywhere in Dubai in one to two hours. This is the S Q4, a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 making 410 hp through all four wheels, and it sounds like the Ferrari-built engine it is. It hits 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and runs on to a 286 km/h top speed you'll never legally reach here. Our argument is honest: this is a sport sedan you rent for character, not for the slickest cabin or the lowest fuel bill. If that's what you're after, book it with your eyes open about the trade-offs.

What the V6 gives you on Dubai roads

The engine is the reason to be here. On Sheikh Zayed Road the Ghibli pulls hard from the mid-range and growls in a way no quiet four-cylinder executive car will, and the all-wheel drive keeps it composed when you put the power down. Cruising the E11 out toward Abu Dhabi, it settles into a long-legged stride with plenty held in reserve for an overtake. Speed cameras here are everywhere and unforgiving, and this car gathers pace faster than you expect, so watch the limits. The reward is a drive that feels event-like every time you start it, which is exactly what most people rent a Ghibli for.

Spec at a glance

Running it, and how often you'll refuel

Nobody rents a Ghibli to save money at the pump, and you shouldn't pretend otherwise. A twin-turbo V6 worked in Dubai heat with the AC fighting a summer afternoon drinks freely, and a spirited week will show it. The 80-litre tank buys you a sensible range between stops, but a hard week means filling up a couple of times, and you should budget for that rather than being caught out. The 250 km included each day covers normal use, with extra kilometres billed at 2 AED each. Salik tolls and any RTA fines during the rental are yours, worth remembering in a car this quick.

Parking, size and the low ride

At 4.97 metres the Ghibli is a long car, and it asks for a careful hand in the city. The low ride height means you take steep mall ramps and the more aggressive speed bumps slowly and at an angle to keep the front from grounding. Marina basements and older multi-storey bays are doable, but threading it through a packed lot is work rather than pleasure. The steering is meatier than a typical luxury saloon, which is a joy on a flowing road and a touch of effort in stop-start traffic. On the open highway, none of that matters and the car comes alive.

Heat and the cabin in summer

Dubai summers sit in the mid-40s and a dark car left in the sun turns brutal inside. The Ghibli's climate system is effective once it's running, with strong front vents and rear outlets so back-seat passengers aren't left to bake. Give it a few minutes to pull a heat-soaked cabin down from oven temperature before you expect comfort, and park in shade or a basement when you can. The leather heats up fast, which is the price of a proper luxury interior anywhere in the Gulf. Up front the seats are excellent for long drives; the back is tighter than the German rivals for three adults or taller passengers.

Space and whether your bags fit

The 500-litre boot handles a DXB or DWC airport run for two people with a couple of large cases and soft bags. Load four adults with a full week of luggage and it's snug, and the sloping tail means bulky items are fiddly to load. For a couple or a confident solo driver, the space is plenty. For a family filling every seat and the boot, a full-size SUV is the smarter call than forcing everything into a sport sedan.

Who should rent it, and who shouldn't

Rent the Ghibli 2022 if you want a week with genuine character: the badge, the V6 soundtrack and a sedan that stands apart on Sheikh Zayed Road and outside a hotel forecourt. For a couple, a solo driver, or anyone who books a car for how it feels rather than how it reads on a spec sheet, it's a rare and enjoyable choice on Dubai's roads.

Skip it if you want the most modern cabin tech, the quietest motorway manners, or real rear-seat room for three adults, because a current German executive sedan does those better. For four adults plus airport luggage, size up to an SUV. On a car of this value, stricter security terms may apply, so confirm the requirements when you book.