Chinese Electric Vehicles Storm UAE Market in 2026
BYD overtook Tesla as the world's largest seller of electric vehicles in early 2026, symbolizing China's dominance in the global EV market.
New Vehicle Sales Ranking in the UAE for January 2026
In January 2026, the sales volume of light vehicles in the UAE market reached 24,331 units.
Driverless taxis are coming: Dubai Taxi confirms autonomous launch date
Dubai Taxi Company will launch its first autonomous ride next month, a significant step in the emirate's efforts towards adopting smart mobility and AI-driven transport
Dubai's driverless taxi service to start operating in March
The long-awaited autonomous taxi service in Dubai will start operating in March, as per directions of the emirate's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.
New car sales in the UAE increased by 5.3% in 2025
According to the relevant data, In 2025, new car sales in the UAE increased by 5.3% year-on-year, reaching 335772 units.
2025 UAE Automotive Market: Chinese Brands Spark Shift
The most significant structural shift of 2025 was the rise of Chinese manufacturers.DubiCars added 9 new Chinese makes and 107 new Chinese models to its database in 2025 alone, with more of them expected to arrive in 2026.