Every summer, the streets of London transform into an open-air supercar showroom, thanks in part to the seasonal arrival of Middle Eastern royals and billionaires who descend upon the city with their fleets of ultra-rare, hyper-expensive vehicles. One striking example captured in a popular YouTube video from the channel Supercars on the Streets shows the midnight delivery of a $2.5 million Bugatti Chiron and a Mansory-tuned Bentley Bentayga. These automotive marvels didn’t roll in from a dealership—they arrived on a cargo jet, fresh from the glamorous coastlines of Cannes.
The sight of such exotic machinery rolling out under the London night sky is no longer a novelty but a well-established tradition. For the ultra-wealthy elite of the Gulf, escaping the blistering heat of the Middle East—where temperatures soar well beyond 100°F—is an annual ritual.
But these royals and tycoons don’t travel light. Along with private jets, custom luggage, and entourages, they often bring along their million-dollar vehicles, which turn heads and light up social media feeds in Mayfair, Knightsbridge, and beyond.
These cars aren’t just transportation—they’re declarations of status, power, and individuality. The Bugatti Chiron, with its 8.0-liter W16 engine and quad turbochargers, is an engineering masterpiece capable of reaching speeds north of 260 mph. Its counterpart in this duo, the Mansory Bentayga, is a bespoke reimagining of Bentley’s already-luxurious SUV, featuring bold bodywork, lavish interiors, and performance upgrades that turn an executive cruiser into a rolling palace. Each vehicle reflects not only cutting-edge automotive design but the opulent tastes of its owner.
That owner is none other than Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, a Saudi businessman and motorsport icon. Born into the prominent Al-Rajhi family—founders of one of the world’s largest Islamic banks—Yazeed might have easily remained in the boardroom.
Instead, he carved out a name for himself in the brutal world of rally racing. Since beginning his motorsport journey in 2007, he has competed in the World Rally Championship and the FIA Cross Country Rally series, clinching multiple titles.
His crowning achievement came in 2025, when he became the first Saudi driver to win the legendary Dakar Rally, a victory that cemented his status as both a thrill-seeker and a national hero. With one foot in the world of high finance and another firmly on the gas pedal, Al-Rajhi perfectly embodies the lifestyle of the modern Gulf elite—effortlessly blending adrenaline, affluence, and ambition.
