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Drifting in Dubai

Sideways, smoking tyres and a professional at the wheel.

On this page: How to try it · Where. Who it's for: thrill-seekers, first-timers and visitors who want more than a mall.

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  • Location: Dubai

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In the motorsport episode, Paris drifts with Abdo Feghali, a champion rally and drift driver. Drifting means sliding the rear of the car through a corner while staying in control.

How to try it

  • Passenger "taxi" rides: a professional drifts while you sit alongside.
  • Drift lessons: learn throttle and steering control on a closed course.

Where

Only on closed tracks such as the UAE circuits. Drifting on public roads is illegal and dangerous.

From the Guy in Dubai video archive

Drifting Dubai: The Most Insane Stunts with Abdo Feghali (YouTube, Paris Norriss channel, uploaded 2019)

About Drifting Dubai: The Most Insane Stunts w

Citywalk car park by sound like a glamorous place to be skidding around in a rally car with a world record holder drifter Abdo Feghali. This was a redbull event that I got to be part of and have a unique experience in the passenger seat as we teared up the tarmac.

Citywalk in Dubai is one of the city's hottest shopping destinations. It's a rare occasion to get permission to do something like this there.

FAQ

Can I learn to drift in Dubai?

Yes, on closed circuits with an instructor.

Who taught Paris?

Abdo Feghali, in the Motorsport in the Emirates episode.

Sources

Facts checked October 2026. Opening times, age limits and seasons change, so confirm with the operator before you go.

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