Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina has launched the Orchid Overnight, the UAE’s first floating superyacht holiday home, offering luxury stays, suites, and bespoke experiences from $270 per night
Cars & Boats
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Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport
World-first robocar to debut in Dubai
Tensor launches the world’s first personal autonomous Robocar at Dubai World Congress 2025, with customer deliveries planned from late 2026
Aldar
Aldar to build UAE’s first Tesla Experience Centre on Yas Island by 2027
Aldar to deliver UAE’s first Tesla Experience Centre on Yas Island by 2027, featuring a showroom, service hub, delivery hall and 20 V4 Superchargers
McLaren
Late Saudi Billionaire’s stunning McLaren collection sold
Entire rare collection of McLaren supercars once owned by late Saudi billionaire Mansour Ojjeh snapped up by single buyer
electric vehicle
India’s Omega Seiki Mobility invests $25m to launch first EV assembly plant in Dubai
Indian EV maker Omega Seiki Mobility to build $25m plant in Dubai’s Jafza, boosting clean transport exports to the Middle East and Africa
Lucid electric vehicle
Lucid, Nuro and Uber team up to launch 20,000 robotaxis after $300m investment
Uber to invest $300m in Lucid amid plans to launch over 20,000 robotaxis in cities around the world
Lucid Air
Saudi Arabia’s Lucid Air sets world record with 1,205km drive on a single charge
Lucid Air Grand Touring sets new Guinness World Record with 1,205km electric drive on a single charge
Brand View
INFINITI’s New Dawn initiative is driven by purpose and designed for tomorrow
INFINITI’s New Dawn is centered around human centric values without compromising on design and technology.
electric supercar
Ferrari likely to delay its second EV model due to weak market demand
The Italian supercar manufacturer joins a long list of high-performance carmakers to put off their new launch
Auction
UAE to host largest ever live car auction with 400 vehicles going under the hammer
Marhaba Auctions will hold the UAE’s largest-ever live car auction in Sharjah, featuring 400 cars, no reserve prices and major prizes for buyers
diamond jewellery
Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show 2025: $1m gold-plated car wows Sharjah crowds
Sharjah jewellery show exhibits $1m gold-plated car
Robot
Pony.ai to launch Dubai robotaxi trials in 2025
Motoring firm to launch Dubai robotaxi trials this year ahead of 2026 launch
Dubai real estate
UAE announces tax exemption; Expected holiday dates; Dubai real estate cryptocurrency buying tips; visa application centre opened – 10 things you missed this week
UAE tax rules, holiday forecasts, Dubai real estate analysis and more top news stories this week
Automotive
Chinese EV maker BYD surpasses Tesla sales in Europe for first time
As sales of BEVs jump 17% in Europe, BYD sells 7,231 fully battery-powered cars in April, compared to 7,165 by Tesla
luxury car brands
UAE emerges as hub for limited-edition luxury cars amid wealth influx
UAE luxury car market shows unique buyer preferences, setting it apart from global trends, experts revealed
Automotive Aftersales
UAE car buyers prioritise warranty, sustainability in brand trust, survey
A new YouGov survey commissioned by Volkswagen Abu Dhabi finds long-term value and eco-efficiency are top priorities for UAE car buyers
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi announces car manufacturing plans as it eyes $27bn automotive plan and 7,000 skilled jobs
Abu Dhabi Investment Office launches automotive industry plan as it targets major investment and manufacturing drive for motoring sector