Stay ahead of the curve with real-time UAE automotive market news. Get immediate updates on RTA regulation changes, new smart radar deployments, fluctuating fuel prices, and Central Bank auto loan rate shifts. We deliver the critical local industry updates that directly impact your mobility and wallet in the Emirates.
Last Updated: June 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News If you are an expat living in the UAE and thinking about buying a used car, one question is on your mind right now: are prices going up or coming down? The short answer is this — in most … قراءة المزيد حول Are Used Car Prices Falling in the UAE? Market Trends Explained
Last Updated: June 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News The best months to buy a used car in UAE are July, August, and September — when expat departures peak, buyer demand drops, and private sellers accept offers between AED 2,000 and AED 6,000 below listed price. December is … قراءة المزيد حول Best Time to Buy a Used Car in the UAE
Last Updated: May 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News Most expats buying a used car in UAE focus on one number: the asking price. That is a mistake that commonly costs between 3,000 and 8,000 AED in surprises during the first 30 days of ownership. This guide covers … قراءة المزيد حول Hidden Costs When Buying a Used Car in the UAE
Last Updated: May 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News The short answer is yes — but the path is narrower and more expensive than standard bank finance. Expats without a salary certificate can still buy a car on installment in the UAE through dealer in-house finance, Islamic finance … قراءة المزيد حول Can You Buy a Car in the UAE Without a Salary Certificate?
Last Updated: May 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News In Dubai’s used car market, the listed price is rarely the final price. Most sellers — whether private or showroom — build in a negotiation margin of between 5% and 15%. On a 30,000 AED car, that means 1,500 … قراءة المزيد حول How to Negotiate a Used Car Price in Dubai
Last Updated: May 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News You found a Toyota Corolla on Dubizzle for 28,000 AED. The seller says it is “under bank finance.” Before you transfer a single dirham, understand what this means — because the legal structure of this transaction differs from a … قراءة المزيد حول Buying a Used Car With an Existing Bank Loan in the UAE
Last Updated: May 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News I sold a Toyota Corolla 2017 in Dubai in seven days before leaving the UAE. The final price was 24,500 AED. I had expected something closer to 29,000 AED based on Dubizzle listings for similar cars. The gap — … قراءة المزيد حول How to Sell Your Car Quickly Before Leaving the UAE
Last Updated: May 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News Transferring a car ownership in Dubai without a broker costs between 350 and 650 AED in total government fees — and takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours at an RTA vehicle licensing centre. Most expats pay 800 to … قراءة المزيد حول How to Transfer Car Ownership in Dubai Without a Broker
Last Updated: May 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News Both Dubizzle and Facebook Marketplace UAE are used for selling cars — but they attract different types of sellers, produce different fraud patterns, and require different verification steps from the buyer. Based on 34 used car transactions reviewed across … قراءة المزيد حول Dubizzle vs Facebook Marketplace UAE: Which Is Safer for Buyers?
Last Updated: May 2026 | By Omar Al-Fayed, Senior Automotive Consultant | Category: UAE Market News If you are involved in a road accident in the UAE, do not move the vehicles until a police report is issued — unless the accident is minor and both drivers agree to use the online reporting system. The … قراءة المزيد حول Road Accident in UAE: What to Do in the First 30 Minutes