Cruising gently around Dubai Marina in Aston Martin’s elegant DXB is a delight. Seated regally on luxurious leather that’s been stitched like a gentleman’s brogue, we glided around corners and rolled over speed bumps in a British bubble of sophistication.
Control buttons on the steering wheel have been thoughtfully and neatly positioned, a design touch that was aided by Aston Martin’s Female Advisory Board. The ticking of the indicator sounds like a calming heartbeat; the 25cm touchscreen panel and navigating tool are easy to use; the sound from the 4-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine found in the DB11 and Vantage, is a whisper.