A new study of driving incidents suggests that the higher the value of your car, the less likely you are to be involved in an accident on the road in the United Arab Emirates.

Using data from insurance claims, the research formulated a correlation between the value of vehicles and the likelihood of being involved in an accident. It would appear that drivers with low-value vehicles are most accident prone, while UAE drivers of cars with the highest worth tend to avoid collisions and mishaps far more successfully. In fact, if you own a vehicle valued between Dh400,000 and Dh500,000, you could well be amongst the safest drivers on UAE roads, as those make up 6.5% of people involved in road traffic accidents.

Around 11% of car drivers who made a claim over the past year were those who owned vehicles with a value of Dh50,000 to Dh100,000. Perhaps inevitably, the research also found that younger drivers tend to have more accidents than more mature car owners in UAE. Those in the age group of 25 to 29 were the most common applicants for settlement of UAE car insurance claims. The same research looked at the nationalities of car owners who had least accidents and found that French, British and Australian drivers are amongst the safest on UAE roads.

Efforts to improve road safety for car owners have recently given drivers something to smile about, though. The Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road – also known as E 311 – is a major arterial road and therefore prone to problems. However, three giant smiley face signs recently appeared there. This is a new project from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development, part of its campaign to “spread happiness among road users”. The smile signs also feature an appeal to drivers – in Arabic, English and Urdu – to “drive safe” and show consideration to other road users.

Of course, much of your ability to navigate UAE roads without accidents or breakdowns depends on buying the safest and most reliable models and having a well-maintained car. This also means only buying second-hand cars from reputable dealers.

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When cars are made available exclusively to the Middle East, you can usually bet on them being something special, and the latest news from Aston Martin looks set to have luxury car buyers throughout the UAE on tenterhooks. Recently revealed in Frankfurt, it’s the all new limited edition and highly exclusive Aston Martin Vanquish S.

Designed with high-end buyers in mind who want high levels of exclusivity with their purchases, the Vanquish S goes to extreme lengths to pay tribute to its inspirations. Those inspirations primarily come from the Middle East’s rich and historic pearl industry, and Aston Martin haven’t held back when it comes to the car’s bespoke design. Proudly wearing a platinum white paint, the Vanquish S screams sophistication and its body has been constructed entirely from lightweight carbon fibre.

Turning our attention to the interior, there are some leather covers which have been lightly tinted. The leather, which has been specially sourced from some of the best tanneries the UK and Ireland have to offer, completely covers the four seats of the vanquish, and if you look closely enough, you’ll notice that it’s been effortlessly complemented by bespoke Mother of Pearl inlays. Every piece of the material was hand picked by Aston Martin before it was cut, polished and shaped, giving the Vanquish S that special feeling that you can only get from a limited edition supercar. You can also find the same material on display at the front and rear ends, making the Aston Martin badges stand out.

Due to the fact the car is a limited edition, it’s not going to be causing a spike in Dubai car sales, but those in the UAE who want to get their hands on the Vanquish S will have to act extremely fast as Aston Martin is limiting production to fifteen models. Those fifteen cars aren’t just for the UAE either, they’re for the entirety of the middle east.

Under the bonnet, there has been little word on how much power the Vanquish is likely to pack. It’s highly unlikely, however, that Aston Martin will make any changes to their 6-litre V12 engine. With a highly impressive 568 horsepower rating, it can reach 100 km/h in under four seconds, and has a top speed of 295 km/h.

Transportation in the UAE can be hot, tedious and uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be this way. We’ve tried to find new cars that can make your commute or long desert drive more pleasure than pain and more plain sailing than bumpy.

BMW 5 series

Better known for speed and tour car racing, BMW have produced a car that can make anyone want to spend hours behind the wheel driving on desert roads or through the city. Its sleek shape, adjustable drive settings that can iron out any bumps in the road, and an interior that you could sleep in makes this a great choice. Prices start at AED 250,000.

Range Rover

Nothing says style, comfort and luxury quite like a Range Rover and they are just at home off the road as on it. Suspension is the key for these goliaths and they don’t disappoint, keeping everyone and everything inside comfortable across all surfaces. The range of options available for the spacious interior is huge – this is in addition to the wood and leather trim – from reclining seats to the on-board fridge. Prices start from AED 379,000.

Mercedes S-Class

When the S-class was first released in 2013 it was seen as the latest and best in show and it has never looked back. The latest German technology is on show with the S-class. Its superb, added option of road scanning suspension actively adjusts to whatever is ahead and will allow you to relax in luxury on any road and in an interior fit for a king. Prices from AED 410,000.

Hyundai i10

The surprise addition to our list. The smallest and cheapest by far, it may look out of place amongst the rest, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in comfort, stability and quietness. The i10 was designed for cities, with its size and handling perfectly suited to the tight turns and also petrol consumption of city life. It’s pretty comfortable too, being able to fit four in with a reasonable boot size for that added shopping. Available from AED 32,500.

Some exciting transport news in UAE is that, as well as Rolls Royce announcing that the new Phantom is coming, Bentley have the all-new Continental on the way, making a hard choice between two luxury cars. Both are expected to arrive in the Gulf before the end of the year.

Bentley Continental GT

The all new, third generation Continental GT is promised to be lighter and faster. It’s also shorter, yet will have a longer wheelbase and more spacious interior than its predecessor, as well as being packed with technology.

With VW the company’s parent company, it’s no surprise that the 2018 car will use the same platform as the Porsche Panamera. There are also cross-over benefits from Bentley’s new SUV, with the Continental inheriting the 6.0-litre W12 bi-turbo engine and impressive eight-speed auto, driving an active 4WD system, from the Bentayga. The Continental will also use the same new rear anti-roll suspension from the larger vehicle.

There’s a new-look to the 2018 Continental GT too; a lower, wider stance that’s reminiscent of the EXP10 Speed 6 concept shown at the 2015 Geneva show. The new body uses composite metals to shed 85kg over the current model and it’s so stiff that if you could hang one-and-a-half Continentals on a horizontal one-metre bar, it would only drop by one degree.

The interior is a blend of new technology and the classic elements of the Bentley marque – wood, leather and chrome highlighted by sharp LED highlights across the dash and on to the doors. A new and larger navigation screen sits behind a panel which has two positions, one which matches the finish of the dashboard for a clean sweep, or another which shows three classic-style analogue dials.

Selling car in UAE

Clearly, the Continental will be one of the best cars 2017 will offer. Car buyers who want to make space in their lives for one of these fantastic luxury cars by selling an existing car in UAE are strongly advised to contact Simply Car Buyers. We buy any car and the process is quick and easy, meaning you can get new luxury cars right away.