This December, Abu Dhabi will host its first-ever Sotheby’s Collectors’ Week (Dec 2–5) at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. Over four days, the city will showcase the best of the best—rare cars, high-end watches, dazzling jewelry, exclusive real estate, and even a museum-style art exhibition. It’s a bold move that puts the city on the global luxury map, combining world-class auctions with the region’s biggest cultural and financial events.
The Desert Rose: A $7M Pink Diamond
The star of the week is a 31.86-carat Fancy Vivid Orangy Pink Diamond, dubbed The Desert Rose. As the largest of its kind ever graded, it’s expected to sell for $5–7 million—part of a single-owner jewelry and watch collection worth over $20 million.
The Rolex Unicorn: The Ultra-Rare “Oyster Albino” Daytona
Adding to the sparkle is the ultra-rare Rolex “Oyster Albino” Daytona, valued at $500,000–$1 million. With only a handful in existence, this piece is considered a grail for watch collectors.
Supercars Worth Millions
Sotheby’s is also rolling out head-turning cars. Highlights include a 2017 Pagani Zonda 760 Riviera (estimated at 10.5M) and a 2010 Aston Martin One-77 (estimated at $1.3–1.6M).
McLaren’s Future Race Cars Up for Auction
RM Sotheby’s is also partnering with McLaren Racing to auction future competition cars, like a 2026 McLaren Formula 1 Team car a 2026 Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team car, and a a 2027 McLaren United AS racer .
Collectors’ Week Meets Abu Dhabi’s Biggest Events
Collectors’ Week is timed to perfection. It coincides with the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Abu Dhabi Finance Week, and Bitcoin MENA, ensuring the city will be filled with global investors, collectors, and cultural heavyweights.
The Takeaway
With multimillion-dollar diamonds, unicorn watches, and hyper-rare supercars, Abu Dhabi’s first Sotheby’s auction isn’t just a sale—it’s a statement. The emirate is officially positioning itself as a global capital for luxury, art, and culture.
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