A Qatari prince literally blocked a street for a whole day as hundreds of Parisians abandoned their cafés and gathered just to admire his $10 million convoy of hypercars
In a spectacle that seemed straight out of a car enthusiast’s dream, a video by YouTube channel AllCars posted around two years ago captured the extravagant arrival of a Qatari prince in Paris, where an entire stretch of Avenue Hoche was practically turned into a personal exhibition of ultra-rare hypercars.
The video, shot in front of the Mauboussin boutique at 37 Avenue Hoche, shows a jaw-dropping fleet of luxury vehicles collectively worth around $10 million. The cars, all reportedly owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar’s royal family, attracted a swarm of curious Parisians and car spotters. The proximity to Le Royal Monceau, a five-star palace hotel just around the corner, suggests the prince may have been staying there during his visit.
At the center of this hypercar spectacle was a McLaren Speedtail, one of the most futuristic vehicles to ever come out of the British manufacturer’s factory.
Valued at approximately $2.4 million, the Speedtail is a 250-mph hyper GT with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine producing over 1000 horsepower.
This particular car featured a custom paint job that seamlessly shifted from a bright, glossy red at the front to a deep maroon at the rear, dazzling both onlookers and camera lenses alike.
Parked nearby was an even rarer machine, a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. A celebration of Bugatti’s record-breaking 304.77 mph achievement, this version of the Chiron is limited to just 30 units worldwide and carries a price tag of $5 million.
The black body with bright orange racing stripes signaled its identity instantly, and its 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine ensures it delivers 1,578 horsepower with spine-chilling acceleration.
Adding to the extravagance was a white Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4, a modern revival of the Italian brand’s iconic wedge-shaped supercar. Only 112 units of this hybrid V12 model exist globally, and each cost upwards of $2.8 million.
This particular example stood out with matching white rims, a detail that underscored the owner’s attention to aesthetic harmony as much as performance.
But the display wasn’t limited to rare hypercars. Also seen was a Lamborghini Urus painted in British racing green, a nod to classic automotive heritage in a thoroughly modern SUV.
Although not as rare, the Urus’s powerful twin-turbo V8, pushing out 641 horsepower, and its aggressive stance made it a fitting companion to the rest of the fleet. A brief moment of humor unfolded in the video when a valet struggled to wedge the bulky Urus between the tightly parked hypercars and a Bentley Bentayga.
In fact, there were at least two Bentley Bentaygas present, further emphasizing the opulence of the convoy. Known for their handcrafted interiors, ultra-smooth ride, and six-figure price tags, the Bentaygas served as the more understated yet equally luxurious support vehicles in the prince’s Parisian motorcade.
Scenes like these are not rare when it comes to the Qatari royals. Known for their jaw-dropping wealth and unashamed love for all things luxurious, members of Qatar’s royal family frequently travel to European cities with their prized automobiles in tow. Entire city blocks in London, Paris, and Geneva are often turned into impromptu car shows when these billion-dollar convoys arrive. From flying hypercars overseas to traveling with private security details and luxury SUVs, their lifestyle leaves little to the imagination.
The video not only captured the roar of high-performance engines and flashes of exotic paintwork, but also offered a glimpse into a world of decadent wealth, where parking a
$5 million Bugatti outside a jewelry boutique is just another day in the life. For the Parisians lucky enough to witness it, it was less a traffic jam and more a parade of automotive royalty.
This article was originally published by Luxurylaunches
