UAE- MINI FESTIVAL 

(MENAFN - Arab News) MINI fans across the Middle East will descend upon the UAE to participate in one of the hottest events of the year taking place from Oct. 27-28. "The small premium car with the big personality will host Drive Out Loud," described as the region's biggest MINI festival. MINI owners and fans from all over the region will embark on a road trip from their home country to Abu Dhabi, arriving on Oct. 27.

An exclusive evening gathering will be hosted at the Aloft Hotel in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center to welcome the regional MINI community. On Oct. 28, a jam-packed program of fun and excitement will kick off with the largest regional MINI convoy from Abu Dhabi to Dubai.

The general public will then join in the fun at the Dubai Autodrome where they will be able to take part in a variety of exciting activities that will include track drives, stunt shows, driver trainings, parades, competitions, and historic and accessories exhibits. "Of course, MINI wouldn't be MINI without urban art installations, fashion and music," Sarah Klippert, MINI manager in the Middle East, said. "Whether you're from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon or the UAE, jump into your MINI and connect with MINI fans from all over the region.

" 'Drive out loud' will follow the format of the international MINI United and include a multitude of racing-themed activities and festival fun. The platform will be used for unveiling the new MINI Coupe, the first two-seater and the fifth model in the brand's portfolio.