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The Ferrari 12Cilindri arrives in the UAE with a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing 830 hp, a starting MSRP above AED 1.6 million, and allocation lists longer than a Jumeirah beach queue. Here is every number UAE buyers need before signing the order form.
830 horsepower, zero turbos, zero hybrid assistance, and a 9,500 rpm redline that makes every other exotic on Sheikh Zayed Road sound politely muffled. The Ferrari 12Cilindri landed in the UAE as the definitive argument that Maranello has no intention of letting the naturally aspirated V12 go quietly into history. For buyers browsing Ferrari listings on Carzle, it is the most emotionally loaded purchase decision in the current market - and also one of the most complex, once you factor in allocation politics, options inflation, and the realities of Dubai summer ownership.
The 12Cilindri replaces the 812 Superfast and 812 GTS in Ferrari's front-engined V12 lineup, carrying forward the grand-touring DNA of those cars while wrapping it in a body that references the classic 365 GTB/4 Daytona silhouette. It is offered in two body styles - a closed Coupe and an open Spider - and both are officially on sale through Ferrari's UAE network. What follows is every number, every local cost, and every ownership reality UAE buyers need to know before committing.
The heart of the 12Cilindri is a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing 830 hp at 9,250 rpm and 678 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm. Those figures represent a 10 hp increase over the 812 Competizione, delivered without forced induction or any electrification. Ferrari quotes a 0-100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds for the Coupe and 3.0 seconds for the Spider, with a top speed of 340 km/h and 333 km/h respectively. The engine revs to a 9,500 rpm redline, a figure that puts it in a different sensory universe from any turbocharged competitor, including the McLaren Artura or Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica. The gearbox is Ferrari's eight-speed DCT, mounted at the rear as a transaxle for near-perfect 49:51 front-to-rear weight distribution.
For context among the Lamborghini models available in the UAE, the Huracan Tecnica makes 640 hp from a 5.2-litre V10, also naturally aspirated. The 12Cilindri tops that by 190 hp with two additional cylinders, more displacement, and a significantly higher redline. This is not a close contest in raw specification, and Ferrari wants buyers to know it.
Ferrari UAE lists the 12Cilindri Coupe with a base MSRP of AED 1,678,000 and the Spider at AED 1,898,000. These are pre-options, pre-personalisation figures. Prices accurate as of July 2026.
Options that carry significant cost in the UAE market include the full carbon fibre exterior package (bumpers, mirror caps, splitter, diffuser), the carbon fibre racing seats, the Cavallino Rampante embroidered headrests, and the full Alcantara interior trim. The 20-inch forged alloy wheel upgrade and the titanium exhaust system are also popular additions among UAE buyers who want the car to stand out on Expo Road or during a Hatta weekend run. Ferrari UAE does not publish individual option prices online, but authorised dealers confirm that a comprehensive options specification routinely adds AED 400,000 to AED 700,000 to the base figure.
Registration costs add to the total. Dubai RTA Mulkiya (vehicle registration) for a car in this value bracket runs to AED 1,100 per year inclusive of the standard fee and insurance levy. Comprehensive insurance for the 12Cilindri through UAE providers is typically quoted between AED 18,000 and AED 32,000 annually depending on the driver's age, claims history, and selected coverage level. Salik toll charges are AED 4 per gate crossing; a buyer commuting between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina daily would add roughly AED 2,400 per year in Salik costs at current gate configurations.
The 12Cilindri is a globally allocated model, meaning Ferrari Maranello controls how many units each market receives. The UAE is one of Ferrari's strongest per-capita markets globally, which gives local dealers a relatively healthy allocation - but demand consistently outstrips supply. Buyers with an existing Ferrari ownership history, particularly those who previously owned a 812 Superfast, 812 GTS, or Portofino M, are prioritised in the allocation queue. First-time Ferrari buyers placing an order in 2026 should expect a waiting period of 12 to 24 months for a standard specification Coupe, and potentially longer for the Spider or any Tailor Made configuration.
This allocation scarcity is the primary reason early used examples in the UAE trade at or above MSRP. A 12Cilindri Coupe with under 5,000 km that re-enters the market typically commands a premium of 15% to 25% over the original MSRP, reflecting both the wait time and the options cost absorbed by the first buyer. Buyers considering a used 12Cilindri should budget for this premium and verify that the car carries its full GCC service history and that any remaining factory warranty transfers correctly under UAE law.
The choice between the Coupe and Spider is not simply open-air versus closed-roof. The Spider uses a folding soft top that deploys or retracts in 14 seconds at speeds up to 45 km/h. It adds 70 kg over the Coupe, which accounts for the 0.1-second slower 0-100 km/h time. Structurally, Ferrari has stiffened the Spider's chassis to compensate for the open roof, so torsional rigidity remains competitive with the Coupe.
In the UAE context, the Spider is the more logical daily choice for eight months of the year - October through May - when open-air driving is genuinely pleasurable. During June, July, August, and September, ambient temperatures in Dubai regularly exceed 42 degrees Celsius, and sitting in convertible traffic on Al Khail Road with the roof down is not a realistic proposition. The Coupe's advantage in those months is the sealed cabin's ability to cool faster with full A/C blast, and slightly better noise insulation when cruising to Abu Dhabi with the windows up. Most UAE 12Cilindri buyers who have owned previous Ferrari convertibles default to the Spider, accepting the seasonal limitation as worthwhile for the acoustic experience during the cooler months.
High-performance naturally aspirated engines and UAE summers require an honest conversation. The 12Cilindri's 6.5-litre V12 generates substantial heat even at idle. Ferrari's thermal management system is engineered to cope with extreme ambient temperatures, and GCC-specification cars include calibrated cooling strategies for markets where sustained 45-degree-Celsius ambient conditions are standard. That said, buyers should observe several practical disciplines specific to UAE ownership.
Ferrari's standard maintenance programme for the UAE market is structured around annual service intervals or 20,000 km, whichever comes first. A minor service (oil, filters, inspection) for the 12Cilindri is quoted by UAE authorised dealers at AED 6,500 to AED 9,000. A major service inclusive of spark plugs, brake fluid, coolant flush, and full inspection runs AED 22,000 to AED 35,000. These figures are for GCC-authorised dealer service only - Ferrari UAE does not honour warranty claims for cars serviced outside the authorised network.
Fuel cost is a relevant but not punishing consideration. The 12Cilindri requires 98-octane Super Premium fuel, which ENOC and ADNOC stations supply at a pump price of AED 3.40 per litre (July 2026 MOE pump price for Super 98). Ferrari quotes a combined fuel consumption figure of 15.4 litres per 100 km under European WLTP testing. UAE real-world usage, accounting for idle-heavy traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road and the unavoidable A/C load, typically produces consumption in the 18-22 litres per 100 km range for non-track driving. A 500-km Abu Dhabi weekend return trip at 20 litres/100 km costs AED 340 in fuel at current prices - negligible for a car at this price point.
Tyre replacement is the single largest recurring cost outside servicing. The front 275/35 ZR20 and rear 315/35 ZR20 Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres cost AED 3,200 to AED 4,800 per corner at UAE tyre specialists, depending on the exact specification and fitment date. A full set of four runs AED 13,000 to AED 19,000 installed. Given UAE road conditions and driving patterns, expect rear tyre life of 15,000 to 25,000 km.
The pre-owned 12Cilindri market in Dubai is nascent but active. Early examples that re-enter the market in 2026 - typically lightly used demonstrators, pre-allocation sales, or buyers who ordered multiple Ferraris and are releasing one - carry price tags that reflect both options cost and scarcity. A used 12Cilindri Coupe with under 3,000 km and a full options package in the UAE market is typically priced between AED 2,100,000 and AED 2,600,000, depending on specification depth and colour desirability. Rosso Corsa, Giallo Modena, and Bianco Avus are the colours commanding the strongest resale premiums in this market.
Buyers searching for a used 12Cilindri should insist on a full printout of the car's Ferrari Approved history, verify that the GCC-specification software and cooling calibration are intact (not European-spec imports), and confirm that the Mulkiya transfer is registered under the correct customs import category. Grey-market 12Cilindris imported without GCC homologation exist in the UAE, typically identifiable by a non-GCC VIN sequence, and they do not qualify for Ferrari UAE warranty or authorised service. The price gap between a GCC-spec and grey-market example may look attractive at AED 150,000 to AED 300,000, but the long-term ownership and resale consequences make the grey-market route inadvisable for a car of this complexity.
The 12Cilindri's closest competitors in the UAE luxury supercar segment are the Lamborghini Revuelto, the Aston Martin DB12, the McLaren 750S, and the Bentley Continental GT Speed. Of those, only the Lamborghini Revuelto also uses a V12 - though it is a hybridised 6.5-litre unit producing 1,001 hp in a mid-engine layout. The Revuelto's UAE MSRP starts at AED 2,350,000, making the 12Cilindri significantly more accessible at base, though fully optioned examples converge.
The Bentley Continental GT Speed offers a W12 engine producing 659 hp in a more GT-oriented, four-seat package at a UAE MSRP of AED 1,095,000 - making it cheaper at base but delivering a fundamentally different driving experience. The [Aston Martin DB12](/cars?make=Aston Martin) with its 671 hp twin-turbocharged V8 starts at AED 980,000 in the UAE, positioning it as a different tier entirely. For buyers who want the pure, unassisted V12 front-engine grand touring experience in 2026, the 12Cilindri has no direct replacement candidate. The Porsche 911 Turbo S at AED 710,000 base is quicker in real-world point-to-point driving but occupies an entirely different emotional register.
The industry argument that forced induction and electrification produce better performance numbers is correct but incomplete. A turbocharged engine builds torque early in the rev range and plateaus; a naturally aspirated V12 builds linearly all the way to redline, meaning every additional 1,000 rpm between 6,000 and 9,500 is rewarded with a tangible surge in sound, sensation, and thrust. The 12Cilindri's intake howl between 7,500 and 9,500 rpm is not achievable in any turbocharged car regardless of displacement or power output. Ferrari's own engineers describe it as the closest the road car experience comes to a Formula 1 unit, and on any open stretch of the E11 coastal road at legal highway speeds, the acoustic argument is self-evident.
Regulatory pressure will eventually eliminate this configuration. Euro 7 emissions legislation, which takes effect across major markets within this decade, makes a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 with no electrification progressively harder to certify. Ferrari has not confirmed whether the 12Cilindri will receive a mid-cycle update or a successor with hybrid assistance. What is certain is that the current version represents the final uncompromised expression of a formula Ferrari has refined since the 1947 125 S, and UAE buyers who secure an allocation are acquiring a car whose significance will only grow with time.
Collectors and investors within the Gulf market understand this. The 12Cilindri is not purchased as a speculative asset in the same way a Ferrari SP series or Icona piece would be, but the combination of limited annual allocation, high personalisation cost, and an irreplaceable powertrain architecture gives it stronger long-term value retention than any turbocharged contemporary. For buyers already exploring used Ferraris on Carzle, the 12Cilindri represents the peak of the current Ferrari road car hierarchy.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal, financial, tax or insurance advice. Prices, specifications and availability are indicative, vary by trim and GCC specification, and change without notice - confirm current figures with the selling dealer. Government fees, registration, import, customs and traffic regulations are subject to change; always verify current requirements directly with the relevant UAE authority (RTA, MOEI, Customs, your emirate's traffic department) or your insurer before acting. Carzle is a marketplace: vehicles are listed and sold by independent licensed dealers, and Carzle is not a party to any sale.
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