The launch of the Dubai Auto Market development project has been held to develop it into the world’s largest and most advanced automotive hub, an initiative witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
The Dubai Auto Market development project, following the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, which is set to cover an area of 22 million square feet, is being developed by DP World, which was chosen considering its extensive logistics expertise and its global network that ensures exceptional access and connectivity.
HH Sheikh Maktoum also witnessed the unveiling of the Dubai Auto Market development project’s visual brand identity.
The launch event, held at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, was attended by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Nasser Al Neyadi, CEO of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation; Dr. Abdullah Busenad, Director-General of Dubai Customs; alongside a host of senior officials from DP World and other government entities.
Investors and industry professionals can register their interest and learn more about DP World’s plans for the Dubai Auto Market, a new hub set to transform automotive trade and strengthen Dubai’s global position in the sector. Designed with exhibition areas and specialized event zones, the facility will serve as a key destination for automotive traders and enthusiasts worldwide.
Dubai Auto Market: Advanced facilities and capacity
Once ready, the Dubai Auto Market will feature over 1,500 showrooms, clustered workshop zones, warehouses and multi-storey car parking facilities, along with a convention center, hotel, an auction house, besides F&B and retail areas. The facility is designed to handle more than 800,000 vehicles annually, making it one of the world’s largest and most advanced trade hubs of its kind.
The market will streamline trade in new, used, electric, hybrid and conventional vehicles, linking key exporting nations with growing demand across Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. With integrated facilities including customs, accommodation and entertainment, it aims to become a comprehensive base for investors and traders.
HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum First Deputy Ruler – Dubai Deputy Prime Minister -UAE Minister of Finance.
“Under the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai continues to solidify its status as one of the world’s leading economic and commercial centres. 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.”
HH Sheikh Maktoum noted that, “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. The market is set to attract new investment, further driving economic growth and advancing the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to double the emirate’s economy by 2033 and establish Dubai among the world’s top three urban economies.”
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, stated that, “Dubai Auto Market represents a significant milestone in our mission to position Dubai as a global trade leader. Our new market will leverage DP World’s expansive global network, automotive supply chain expertise and world-class Ro-Ro capabilities at Jebel Ali Port to enhance regional trade and drive Dubai’s ongoing economic growth. The development of this new hub marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the automotive sector in the region.”
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Abdulla bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC, emphasized that, “Dubai Auto Market will be a one-stop destination for all automotive needs. Our goal is to establish a comprehensive ecosystem with world-class infrastructure and a wide range of service offerings that will set new benchmarks in the sector. To do that, we are working closely with the business community and other stakeholders to design state-of-the-art facilities that will cater to the diverse and evolving needs of the industry and lay the foundation for growth.”
Reinforcing Dubai’s role as regional leader
Backed by projections that UAE passenger car sales and re-exports will nearly double by 2030, the Dubai Auto Market is expected to play a key role in supporting that growth. Leveraging DP World’s global network of 77 ports and 15 automotive hubs handling 10 percent of global auto trade, the new market is positioned to double its AED 6.8 billion sales volume.
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Building on Dubai’s strong automotive trading ecosystem centered around Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), which hosts over 940 companies including Ford, Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen, the Dubai Auto Market development project strengthens the emirate’s status as the Gulf’s automotive leader.
Under an agreement between Dubai Municipality and DP World’s Economic Zones sector, the Auto Market development project will establish and manage the market, providing integrated logistics, e-commerce, and trade finance solutions to drive innovation and growth across the automotive supply chain.
