RM Sotheby’s, the global leader in collector car auctions, has announced the official inauguration of its Middle East and North Africa operations, via an event held to mark the company’s commitment to cater to the growth of the local automotive scene and culture in the region.

The inauguration was celebrated with an exclusive launch party, which took place at Sotheby’s Dubai gallery in the DIFC and was attended by a glamorous mix of automotive enthusiasts, art and watch collectors, event organizers and industry professionals from across the region. The event offered guests a chance to understand RM Sotheby’s mission in the region and experience the very best of the classic and collector car world, with, on view, a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti that was flown in for this special occasion prior to returning to Europe to be offered for sale at RM Sotheby’s upcoming auction at Villa Erba during the world renowned Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shore of Lake Como, Italy, on May 20th.  A selection of Sotheby’s luxury and fine art private sales offerings were also on view on at the event.

With a track record of selling some of the most significant cars in the world, RM Sotheby’s is well placed to advise and help collectors in the Middle East secure their dream vehicles as well as assisting in the entire lifestyle element that is associated with purchasing the car.

The launch of RM Sotheby’s in the Middle East is a significant development for the region’s automotive scene, and the company is excited to bring its expertise, professionalism, and passion for classic and collector cars to this discerning market