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Gaurav Prakash

Gaurav is the co-founder of Social Kandura. An entrepreneur, petrolhead and self-confessed tech nerd, he covers what's new in Dubai, from cars and gadgets to the city's latest openings.

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Audi R8 at Dubai Autodrome during a track day
Automotive

Audi R8 at Dubai Autodrome: Our First Track Day in My Own Car

We took our own V8 Audi R8 to a track day at Dubai Autodrome. Here is how the day went, from nerves in...

Gazer MultiSafe S5 review, the app controlling a Nissan Patrol in the UAE
Automotive

Gazer MultiSafe S5 Review: Cool Your Car Remotely in UAE Heat

Our Gazer MultiSafe S5 review: start your car and air conditioning from your phone, track it by GPS and get anti-theft alerts in...

2025 BMW M5 Dubai launch, the new M5 on display
Automotive

2025 BMW M5 Launch in Dubai: First Look Inside the New M5

Our first look at the 2025 BMW M5 at its Dubai launch: M buttons, a red start button, supportive seats and a V8,...

Lexus LX 700h launch in Dubai, the new hybrid LX on display
Automotive

Lexus LX 700h Launch in Dubai: First Look at the Hybrid LX

Lexus LX 700h first look from its global launch in Dubai: a new hybrid powertrain and the first factory off-road Overtrail LX.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV review, the plug-in hybrid SUV in the UAE
Automotive

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV Review: A Feature-Packed Family SUV

Our Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV review: a 1.5 turbo plug-in hybrid with up to 1,000 km of range, an AI voice assistant...

2025 Nissan Patrol review, the Platinum edition in Dubai
Automotive

2025 Nissan Patrol Platinum Review: Better Than the Y62?

Our 2025 Nissan Patrol review: a 400 hp plus V6 turbo, air suspension, 22 inch wheels, a panoramic roof and a factory air...

Geely Monjaro review UAE, the SUV parked in Dubai
Automotive

Geely Monjaro Review UAE: Giving the Germans a Run for Their Money?

Our Geely Monjaro review: a 235 hp 2.0 turbo, Volvo co-developed specs, self-parking and a 540 degree camera, driven in Dubai.

Car insurance flood damage UAE interview with the PolicyBazaar Middle East CEO
Automotive

Car Insurance and Flood Damage in the UAE: What Is Covered?

Does car insurance cover flood damage in the UAE? The PolicyBazaar Middle East CEO explains third-party vs comprehensive cover, parked cars and home...

Sheikh Zayed Road history, the E11 highway through Dubai
Automotive

Sheikh Zayed Road Story: How the E11 Changed Dubai Forever

Sheikh Zayed Road history: from 1970s sand tracks to a single carriageway in 1971 and the up to 14 lane E11 that runs...

Tesla Cybertruck UAE first look, the stainless steel pickup on display
Automotive

Tesla Cybertruck UAE: Our First Look at Tesla’s Wild Pickup

Tesla Cybertruck UAE first look: the stainless steel body, powered tonneau, camping features and rear-wheel steering, seen up close in Abu Dhabi.

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