As part of Aston Martin’s Centenary celebrations in Dubai, an Aston Martin Vanquish has been helicoptered to the top of the Burj Al Arab hotel.

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So far, the centenary celebrations for Aston Martin have been quite a low-key affair, perhaps with the exception of the predictable Centenary Edition Vanquish, DB9, Rapide and V8 Vantage.

There’s no more extra power on offer from the centenary edition Astons, but they do get a special paint job and interior and come with solid silver enamelled plaques commemorating the centenary, even if Aston Martin seem to have only been able to cobble together a Vanquish Centenary Edition so far.

But things have got a bit more spectacular in Dubai, with Aston Martin using a helicopter to stick a Vanquish on the helipad of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, 1,000 ft up at the top of the iconic sail-shaped building.

And if you’re going to make a real spectacle of your centenary, in front of an audience of important dignitaries in one of Aston Martin’s most important markets – and a market that appreciated a bit of flash too – is the place to do it.

Aston Martin boss, Dr Ulrich Bez, said:

It is with great pride that we continue our centenary celebrations in such unique manner in the city of Dubai.
Today we are achieving another world first – one of many for Aston Martin over the years. This is a true feat for Aston Martin and a fantastic way to begin a new century of global success for our iconic brand.

Let’s hope we get a few flying Aston Martins at the various car events Aston Martin will be trumpeting their centenary at this year.