Jumeirah adds superyacht The Maltese Falcon to its Jumeirah Privé collection, marking entry into luxury yachting with global itineraries
Cars & Boats
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UAE
63% of UAE residents planning new car purchase within three years – YouGov
Strong purchase intent and rising interest in electric and hybrid vehicles are reshaping consumer behaviour, with Chinese brands leading awareness and value perceptions
automotive industry
Dubai is JETOUR’s ‘window to the world,’ VP says at G700 global launch
Chinese automaker plans to introduce more models in 2026 to lift brand recognition in the premium hybrid SUV category and is expanding its sub-dealer network in Saudi Arabia
audi
IN PICTURES: Audi unveils its first Formula 1 concept ahead of 2026 debut
CEO Gernot Döllner says “We are not entering Formula 1 just to be there. We want to win,” as Audi unveils its first F1 design prototype ahead of its 2026 debut
Abu Dhabi
EXCLUSIVE: Range anxiety still keeping UAE buyers from EVs, says Galadari Automotive CEO
Plug-in hybrids are outselling pure electric vehicles as infrastructure lags behind sales growth and summer heat drains battery range
boats
Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show sees boats from $18,500 to $8.2m on display
Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2025 showcased boats from $18,500 to $8.2m, drew 5,000 visitors, and achieved record sales
boats
Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2025 drops anchor with $55m fleet as maritime growth surges 14%
Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2025 showcases $54.4m fleet as vessel registrations surge 14% and maritime sector powers growth
boats
Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2025 to set sail with $55m fleet
The Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show returns to Dubai Creek Marina from October 31 to November 2, 2025, featuring $55m of yachts and boats
Cars
Abu Dhabi launches no-cash, no-paperwork car sales service ‘Shary’
Abu Dhabi launches ‘Shary’, a no-cash, no-paperwork digital service that lets residents buy and sell cars securely online
Abu Dhabi hotels
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina launches UAE’s first floating superyacht holiday home
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
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
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