Touring the world's largest BMW dealership

Mani59 · 05-11-2024, 06:01 AM

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A couple of weeks ago, I had a behind the scenes tour of the world's largest BMW dealership; BMW Abu Dhabi Motors.

It truly is an amazing place with many things that are unique to this centre and not seen in other BMW centres around the world. It is all run by a fantastic team of people.

So here are some of the photos from the areas which I could photograph. Not photographed is the huge BMW service and bodyshop areas. Showing how busy they were, every single service bay had a BMW on it; there must have been at least 30-40 service bays.

I hope you enjoy the photos.

Trees are a big feature of the centre which you will see dotted around the new car presentation area.

Awesome artwork on show displaying BMW's heritage.

They also have a "sold" Jeff Koons M850i on display. The owner has their car displayed in the centre.

New car handover area:

I really like the technical display they have on show of several BMW components:

As a BMW Miniature collector, it was great to see the centre have several on display.

The BMW Premium Selection (used) car area. The 7 Series is the biggest selling model for the centre.

BMW Motorrad is also in the centre:

Yes, they have a games room with a full setup!

The launch theatre room for new models.

Rolls Royce is also presented in the centre:

Whilst a relationship sadly no longer exists between BMW and McLaren, a McLaren centre is also located here, separated by a wall from the main BMW centre.

More impressive art work:

mckman · 05-17-2024, 02:46 PM

Thanks for sharing!

The car theater is unique. Have seen a few pics from cars in their before. Some of the "unique" color combinations were in good taste, others less so.

The parts displays were a nice touch. Get to see a bit of the engineering that goes into the cars.

Didn't know they had a Motorrad section as well.

Definitely worth a visit.

MADBMWX5MC · 05-17-2024, 02:50 PM

I could spend hrs in that showroom...Sweet Lord...

nerdogray · 05-17-2024, 02:53 PM

I wonder if they even have a finance office.

M3ZCPNYC · 05-17-2024, 03:35 PM

The pop livery takes the cake man. Place will
Be closed like everything else there. Place is leveraged to the gills.

MT6 · 05-17-2024, 03:46 PM

Nice pictures thanks for posting.

Nostalgic, we lived in Dubai from 1980-83 my Dad had a job, I was 8 when we got there love the city.

Abu Dhabi is close by visited many times.

wesleyan92 · 05-17-2024, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MADBMWX5MC

I could spend hrs in that showroom...sweet Lord...

A muslim like me would say "Al Hamdulillah"

MADBMWX5MC · 05-17-2024, 03:54 PM

BTW, not sure I understand the themed one with the "Pop" decals...can someone explain?

chicagofan00 · 05-17-2024, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MADBMWX5MC

BTW, not sure I understand the themed one with the "Pop" decals...can someone explain?

https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1899886

MADBMWX5MC · 05-17-2024, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1899886

A-ha! Thx

VANOS · 05-17-2024, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mani59

A couple of weeks ago, I had a behind the scenes tour of the world's largest BMW dealership; BMW Abu Dhabi Motors.

It truly is an amazing place with many things that are unique to this centre and not seen in other BMW centres around the world. It is all run by a fantastic team of people.

So here are some of the photos from the areas which I could photograph. Not photographed is the huge BMW service and bodyshop areas. Showing how busy they were, every single service bay had a BMW on it; there must have been at least 30-40 service bays.

I hope you enjoy the photos.

Trees are a big feature of the centre which you will see dotted around the new car presentation area.

Awesome artwork on show displaying BMW's [...]

Looks like I need to make the trip! Amazing!

AnimatedDriver · 05-17-2024, 06:49 PM

BMW Motorrad with no (M)RR on display?
How can this be? Sold out?
Aside from that, thanks for sharing! I would have never known how awesome this lot is otherwise.

Ejones4541 · 05-17-2024, 07:17 PM

WOW!!!!!

NickyC · 05-17-2024, 07:40 PM

Whoever said money can't buy happiness was broke.

BimmerFix · 05-17-2024, 07:41 PM

Lock me in there & turn off the lights

MADBMWX5MC · 05-17-2024, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickyC

Whoever said money can't buy happiness was broke.

Ha! Never heard of that one before, well said.

Germanauto · 05-17-2024, 08:20 PM

Difficult to find a good looking Bimmer in those pics

Yet I'd still drive an M3..not pretty but aggressive asf.

TEGRITY · 05-17-2024, 09:39 PM

I want to try asking for a discount at this dealership. The rep would probably be shocked and book me an Uber to the airport!

Blindside_137 · 05-17-2024, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Difficult to find a good looking Bimmer in those pics

Yet I'd still drive an M3..not pretty but aggressive asf.

My thoughts. Amazing how much these designs seem unrecognizable. Would love to see a showroom back in the 90’s or 00’s

tsbrown · 05-17-2024, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1899886

Fun fact, all the Jeff Koons 8ers were M850i GC except one… an 840i GC at the Welt in Munich. The exterior is painted, not a wrap.

Rukka · 05-18-2024, 06:01 AM

Fantastic pics OP. Thanks for sharing.

///M TOWN · 05-18-2024, 09:38 AM

🤩

Awesome

Thanks for posting ‼️

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