Dubai, UAE — In a landmark development that promises to reshape the region’s automotive landscape, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has officially launched the Dubai Auto Market, a massive 22‑million-square-foot hub designed to become the world’s most advanced automotive trading destination.

“The Dubai Auto Market reflects this ambitious vision and is a significant addition that will reinforce Dubai’s position among the world’s most prominent and rapidly growing automotive trade hubs, leveraging an advanced infrastructure and a global logistics network, managed by DP World, that spans continents.”

He added: “The Dubai Auto Market is conceived as an all-in-one destination; a global hub for automotive enthusiasts and investors alike. Its state-of-the-art facilities are designed to accommodate expansive showrooms and warehouses, host major international conferences and events, and foster a cluster of light industries for vehicle assembly and trade.”

This visionary project, spearheaded by DP World, comes under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — signaling Dubai’s ambition to consolidate its status as a global automotive trade powerhouse.

According to official statements, the development will feature:

• 1,500 showrooms for international and local brands
• Warehouses, light‑industry clusters, and multi‑storey parking
• A convention centre, auction house, hospitality, retail, and F&B spaces
• The capacity to handle more than 800,000 vehicles per year positions it among the world’s largest auto‑trade platforms.
• Integrated services: customs, trade logistics, and even clustering for EV (electric vehicle) business.

DP World’s global logistics footprint, including its 77-port network and automotive transshipment hubs, will be leveraged to link this auto market with key trade routes across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

How AutoDealsUAE Can Play a Role

At AutoDealsUAE, we see this as a transformative opportunity not just for big players, but also for local dealers, traders, and consumers. Here’s how we envision our role:

• Marketplace Access: With 1,500 showrooms coming online, AutoDealsUAE can partner with many of these sellers to bring more listings and better deals to our audience.
• Content & Events: We can cover launch events, auto shows, and industry conferences happening in the Auto Market, positioning ourselves as a go-to news source.
• Logistics Synergy: By connecting with the DP World–led network, AutoDealsUAE could help car importers and exporters navigate this new hub, facilitating more efficient cross-border transactions.
• Sustainability Advocacy: We can highlight electric‑vehicle trading, refurbishment, and green-tech developments in the hub — aligning with the future vision of mobility in the UAE.

Why This Is a Win for the UAE — and for Car Enthusiasts

• For investors, the Dubai Auto Market is a high-potential playground: showroom space, light manufacturing, auctions, and trade logistics.
• For dealers and traders, the infrastructure means more capacity, more global reach, and more efficiency.
• For consumers and car buyers, the hub could mean better access to a wide range of vehicles, faster trade cycles, and possibly even more competitive pricing.
• For the country, it strengthens the UAE’s role as a diversified, innovation-driven economy, not reliant solely on oil but on strategic trade and industry.

This bold initiative truly reflects the forward-looking leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Under his guidance, Dubai is not just building for today, but for a future where it stands as a global automotive capital. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed’s presence at the launch, and his commitment to marrying trade with innovation, shows how seriously Dubai takes its role in the global car economy.

The launch of the Dubai Auto Market marks a pivotal moment in the UAE’s automotive journey. It promises not only economic growth and global trade leadership but also a vibrant, integrated ecosystem that supports everything from showrooms to EV refurbishment. For AutoDealsUAE, this is more than news — it’s our future playground.

Article Reference:

https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/worlds-biggest-car-trade-hub-launched-in-dubai-1.500350799 https://x.com/MaktoumMohammed/status/1990741119223906517