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Ken Block has taken his Hoonigan shenanigans to another level in his newest video – Gymkhana 8. This time he heads to Dubai for the eighth installment of his video franchise.

Starring Block and an updated version of his world-famous Ford Fiesta ST RX43 rallycross car, Gymkhana 8 is filmed in the ultimate exotic playground of Dubai and is Block’s most cinematic film to-date.  Block’s Fiesta also lights up the screen, literally, thanks to a unique, ultra reflective livery that was created specifically for Gymkhana 8.  (Missed the Ultra Reflective Livery Reveal and Hoonigan Clothing Capsule? Check out the video here)

“I realize it sounds cliché to say it, but this is probably my favorite Gymkhana thus far,” said Block. “The fact that we were able to shut down the Sheik Zayed Road for only the second time in the history of Dubai [the road is the main highway in Dubai and has only been fully shut down once previously, when President George W. Bush visited in 2008], have access to a fully shutdown airport runway with a 747 and to be able to film in Burj Park, which is part of the world’s tallest building [the Burj Khalifa] is absolutely awesome. Now would be a great time for me to be able to say a huge heartfelt thank you to the people of Dubai for letting us come and make this awesome video, so, thank you!”

Other features in Gymkhana 8 include a Ford Raptor driving-on-two-wheels as an obstacle for Block, the entire Dubai Police Force’s Exotic Cars division on set at all times—and featured as an obstacle at one point—two Ford Performance-related “Easter Eggs,” within the video, a very special set of credits, and much, much more.