The unveiling of the highly exclusive Range Rover SV Bespoke Sadaf Edition was an exceptional event. It was a confluence of history, luxury, and artistry, set against the backdrop of the Range Rover House – a destination synonymous with exclusivity and reductive design elegance that echoes the ethos of the Range Rover brand.
The Sadaf Edition, limited to a mere twenty discerning clients, is a tribute to the Arabian Gulf’s pearl diving heritage, a nod to the region’s opulent history intertwined with the bounty of the sea. Each vehicle, a beacon of bespoke luxury, comes with “The Pearl,” a sculpture commissioned from the renowned Emirati conceptual designer and sculptor, Mattar Bin Lahej.
Bin Lahej, whose artistry weaves traditional Arabic calligraphy into modern sculptures, has created a piece that reflects the core of the Sadaf Edition’s inspiration—the resilience and beauty of the pearl, an emblem of the region’s storied past.
“The Pearl” is an exploration of form, tradition, and innovation. Crafted from the highest quality stainless steel, it bursts into layers, revealing a core of intricate Arabic calligraphy, symbolizing the heart of the pearl, surrounded by metal that twists and turns, evoking the dynamic nature of the sea and the enduring spirit of the pearl divers.
This exclusive reveal event at the Range Rover House, soon to open as the Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi, provided guests with an immersive experience into a lifestyle where luxury intersects with tradition, where every detail is curated to reflect the highest standards of craftsmanship and cultural significance.
The SV Bespoke Sadaf Edition is powered by Range Rover’s 615ps V8 twin-turbo mild hybrid petrol engine. Range Rover designers took inspiration from the unique colours of the natural pearls and the seashells that contain them to create this edition.
An exclusive ‘glass pearl flake’ white gloss exterior paint, inspired by the white of seashells, provides a deep and sophisticated finish. It is paired with a pearlescent contrast roof that complements the seashell-toned exterior colour and 23-inch Diamond Turned SV wheels with gloss dark grey contrast and matching inserts. On the bonnet, beautifully sophisticated two-piece hand-crafted metal script badging is finished in 24k gold and black chrome, for a jewellery-like finish.
Inside, a bespoke interior has been meticulously crafted in duo-tone leather, featuring semi-aniline Perlino front seats. The upper section of the dashboard and the rear seats are covered in Liberty Blue near-aniline leather that reflects the blue colour of the Arabian Gulf.
Natural Cream Ash Burr veneer with contrasting stitching and bespoke embroidery highlight the exclusivity of the vehicle. The treadplates feature the ‘Sadaf Edition’ wordmark alongside a ‘1 of 20’ designation.
The Range Rover SV Bespoke Sadaf Edition, with its unique colour palette inspired by the sea and its storied past, is a statement of heritage, design, and exceptional luxury. Each of the twenty vehicles promises its owner not just a mode of transport, but a piece of art, a segment of history, and a testament to the craftsmanship that defines the Range Rover brand.
