In Abu Dhabi, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils one of its most imaginative commissions to date — the Cullinan Cosmos, a one-of-one creation inspired by the mysteries of space. Commissioned by a family fascinated with the universe, and designed with their young son’s celestial wonder in mind, the Cullinan Cosmos transforms the luxury SUV into a personal voyage across the galaxies. At its heart lies a Rolls-Royce first: a fully hand-painted Starlight Headliner, the result of over 160 hours of meticulous artistry by one of the marque’s in-house talents.
Finished in shimmering Arabescato Pearl, the exterior recalls the lustre of moonlight drifting across a midnight sky. Twin coachlines hand-painted in Charles Blue mirror the infinite sweep of space, while the Illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy shines like a distant star guiding each journey. The atmosphere of the cosmos continues within, as Charles Blue and Grace White leathers meet Piano White veneers, a palette echoing the serene stillness and wonder of deep space. Bespoke embroidery of a unique Star Cluster motif adorns door panels and headrests, while a hand-painted fascia places the universe directly before the passenger’s eyes.
The Starlight Headliner, however, is the commission’s crowning achievement. Painted entirely freehand, it depicts an ethereal interpretation of the Milky Way — layered clouds of cosmic mist, vibrant hues, and a shimmering field of stars. Using more than 20 applications of acrylic paint and unexpected tools such as a make-up brush to delicately diffuse pigments, the artist built depth and luminosity before perforating each fibre-optic star by hand. The result is a celestial masterpiece unlike anything in the brand’s history.
This is more than an aesthetic feat; it is a reflection of Rolls-Royce’s devotion to craftsmanship and imagination. Each detail is a celebration of exploration, ambition, and artistry, reminding its owners that no dream is out of reach. Commissioned through the marque’s Private Office Dubai, the Cullinan Cosmos also underlines the region’s central role as a source of Rolls-Royce’s most visionary projects, where bold ideas are brought to life with boundless ambition.
For the commissioning family, Cullinan Cosmos is more than a motor car — it is a keepsake of shared dreams and lasting memories. The theme of the universe, seen through the eyes of their child, embodies not only fascination with the unknown but also the joy of discovery and imagination. Every journey becomes a voyage among the stars, transforming travel into a deeply personal, otherworldly experience.
In the words of Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke Collective, Cullinan Cosmos represents “new frontiers,” a demonstration of how artistic freedom and engineering excellence can intertwine to create rolling works of art. It is a motor car that embodies Rolls-Royce’s position as the true House of Luxury — a space where the extraordinary is possible, and where craftsmanship knows no bounds.
Delivered in time for a special family occasion, Cullinan Cosmos is destined to become both a private treasure and a symbol of Rolls-Royce’s ability to bring visions to life. With every detail infused with celestial inspiration, it stands as a timeless statement of wonder — a motor car that will forever carry its passengers on journeys through imagination, memory, and the infinite expanse of the cosmos.
