Painting this bespoke Cullinan took Rolls-Royce 30 iterations

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Private Office Dubai has unveiled 'The Pearl Cullinan' - a one-off bespoke motor car commissioned by the owner's family to mark a significant birthday.

The Pearl Cullinan project began in early 2022, commissioned by a loyal Rolls-Royce customer who wanted to celebrate his father's 90th birthday in style. Senior executives from the brand met with the father to learn about his life story and passions. This meeting served as the creative spark that guided the entire project.

The luxury SUV pictured here features a unique Bespoke Pearl Rose finish, inspired by the color of the owner's most treasured pearl. This paint is exclusive to this vehicle and has an enchanting hint of pink, making it a true standout. Achieving this perfect finish wasn't a walk in the park, as it involved around 30 different attempts, each tested in daylight simulations and under the Middle Eastern sun to ensure it was spot on. They even put it through rigorous technical tests to make sure it could withstand the heat and UV light.

To complement the Pearl Rose finish, there's a single hand-painted coach line in rose gold, matching the rose gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy mascot. This elegant touch continues with the custom treadplates that greet you as you open each door.

Step inside the Pearl Cullinan - probably something only family members have the privilege of doing - and you'll find a mix of two different leather colors. The front seats, where the birthday boy apparently prefers to sit as a passenger, are upholstered in Cashmere Grey. In a nod to the family's connection to pearls, the rear seats are wrapped in Ardent Red, inspired by the color of the material used to display pearls. Even the burr walnut veneer is reminiscent of the wooden boxes in which pearls are traditionally displayed.

Embroidered details feature RR monograms in rose gold thread on the headrests, and the rear seat inserts are inspired by the symmetrical patterns found on oyster shells. These details are angled at the same precise 55 degrees as the veneer.

The Middle East region has long been the source of many of the most technically complex, creatively ambitious Bespoke commissions ever undertaken by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. ‘The Pearl Cullinan’ stands at the very summit of those achievements and is a supreme example of the marque’s creativity and craftsmanship. It is also the very first client Bespoke project to be commissioned through our Private Office Dubai," said César Habib, Regional Director Middle East & Africa, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

Source: Rolls-Royce