An F1 World Championship-winning Ferrari driven by Michael Schumacher, will take pride of place during Dubai’s largest ever gathering of racing vehicles which opens at the Wafi Mall, one of the region's most opulent and elegant shopping complexes, later this month. McLaren Mercedes and Honda will also be taking part in the 2006 DSS celebrations. The DSS ‘Extreme Motors Exhibition’ which takes place from June 24th to September 2nd.

Formula One fans in Dubai will be able to see a close up view of the team that dominated the world of Formula One in the early 21st century and achieved the most successive Grand Prix victories in the history of the sport: Ferrari. Also making its debut appearance in Dubai is the Honda F1 team's show car. Involved in Formula One for more than 40 years, fans can get to see Honda livery lined proudly beside their rival team cars. A McLaren-Mercedes MP4/21 will complete the F1 line-up in the huge shopping complex.

Those inspired by Wafi’s F1 dream team will also be able to recreate the adrenaline rush of racing an F1 Toyota car in a specially designed simulator sponsored by Toyota and Panasonic. Located opposite Marks & Spencer, there will be prizes for the fastest lap times. Visitors will also be able to browse through a collection of F1 and superbike memorabilia, all personalized by top drivers and riders. Racing enthusiasts can own a piece of racing history as this entire collection is for sale with the proceeds providing funds for the charity “Emirates Foundation” run by Emirates Airline. Not to be out done Dubai Autodrome, is to recreate a racing strip showcasing GTIs, high speed Radicals and Super Stock 600 bikes. Elsewhere in the mall, the thrill of endurance and motor cross will be explored, along with modified race cars Desert rally fans and Drag racing to enjoy.
 

In addition to seeing 80 of the world’s greatest racing vehicles over the ten week period, visitors to the Wafi Mall will also take part in numerous competitions. A prime attraction will be the large six-lane Dodge Scalextric model electric car racing track specially set up for the Dodge Scalextrix Challenge. Qualifying rounds for this will take place throughout DSS. A Limited Edition Jeep and a Dodge are up for grabs in the male and female categories respectively.

Wafi Mall is owned and operated by MKM LLC. Established in 1989 the Mall accommodates 225 shops and over 1000 different brands. With its architecture inspired by the ancient Egyptians, and regarded as one of the most opulent and elegant shopping complexes in Dubai, Wafi City houses over 200 stores under its distinctive pyramid shaped atriums. Allied Tanagra, Cerrutti, Chanel, Jashanmal, Kookai, Miss Sixty, Marks & Spencer, Petals, Salam Stores and The ONE are all to be found here, alongside a wide range of cafes and restaurants and one of Dubai’s best Spa and fitness facilities, making Wafi City a complete holistic destination.