Middle East Special Top Gear Page

Why does the “Middle East Special” format persist in petrolhead media? This paper argues that the Middle East functions as the ultimate “adventure playground” for Western car shows – a place where danger, exoticism, and cheap second-hand cars collide.

Gears, Gazas, and Grand Tourists: Deconstructing the “Middle East Special” in Top Gear and The Grand Tour middle east special top gear