February 16, 2026 – Imagine a luxury that isn't just seen, but felt under your fingertips. Rolls-Royce enters a new dimension of automotive art, where every line, every detail is a matter of precision and uniqueness. Five years of research culminate in impressive technology that overturns the perception of a car's appearance.
The Magic of Mashrabiya
The new Phantom Arabesque, commissioned by a client from the Middle East, is just the first example of this. The inspiration comes from "mashrabiya" - the elegant architectural detail known in the Orient, which combines beauty and functionality. This is the complex geometric lattice that serves both aesthetics and cooling of the premises. This element finds its imprint on the front hood of the Phantom Arabesque, probably the most complex ever created for a car.
The process is extremely laborious. First, the hood is painted in a dark color, then covered with numerous layers of varnish - a job that takes about 90 days. Only then does the light paint come, on which Rolls-Royce's lasers at the Goodwood factory will leave their imprint. The ornament is engraved to a depth of only 145-190 microns - for comparison, a human hair is about 50-70 microns. This allows the dark tones under the surface to be revealed, creating a unique visual effect.
But that's not all. After laser engraving comes manual sanding. The result is a surface with a uniform, sculptural finish. While many other manufacturers offer drawings on the hood, Rolls-Royce technology creates a three-dimensional image, an integral part of the metal itself. This guarantees incredible durability over time and uniqueness.
Elegant Symphony
In addition to the front hood, the Arabesque is also distinguished by a two-tone body - black for the base and silver for the roof. Personalized 22-inch aluminum wheels and interior complete the picture of luxury. Unfortunately, the price of this masterpiece remains a mystery - Rolls-Royce, as a typical representative of its class, does not disclose sums. One thing is certain: the base Phantom with a long wheelbase starts at over half a million euros, so the amount for the Arabesque has probably reached seven figures.
What else can a car offer for such a sum? And what is it like to own something so exclusive? Is luxury really only for the chosen ones?