Dubai EV World 2026 Opens With 300+ Exhibitors
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Dubai EV World 2026 has opened its doors, giving the city its first dedicated electric vehicle show. The Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference, known as EV World 2026, opened on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre and runs until Thursday 12 November, from 10am to 6pm daily.
The event brings together more than 300 companies, authorities and organisations, with around 120 speakers taking part across the three days. It is organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) together with China EV100, and held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.
For a city that has spent years building its electric vehicle infrastructure, the show is a landmark moment. Dubai now has a single event that gathers carmakers, charging companies, battery specialists and transport authorities under one roof, and the scale of the first edition suggests it is intended to become a fixture on the region's automotive calendar.
Key Takeaways
- EV World 2026, Dubai's first dedicated electric vehicle show, opened on 10 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre and runs until 12 November, 10am to 6pm daily.
- More than 300 companies, authorities and organisations are taking part, with around 120 speakers, organised by the RTA together with China EV100.
- The RTA is showcasing electric buses, electric motorcycles with battery swapping for deliveries, the electric abra and its autonomous taxi project.
- Brands on display include BYD, XPENG, Zeekr, Xiaomi, Audi, Brabus, MG, Mhero, IM Motors, AVATR and Lexus.
- The show ties into Dubai's Zero-Emissions Public Transportation 2050 strategy: more than 72% of the taxi and limousine fleet is hybrid and EVs make up 19%, already past the 2026 target.
A First for Dubai
Dubai has hosted electric vehicles at wider motor shows and technology events before, but EV World 2026 is the city's first exhibition and conference dedicated entirely to electric mobility. That distinction matters, because it reflects how far the subject has moved from a niche topic to a central part of the city's transport planning.
The show covers electric and hydrogen vehicles, batteries, fast charging, smart infrastructure and air mobility. In other words, it spans the whole electric transport ecosystem rather than just the cars themselves, from the vehicles on the road to the charging networks and digital systems that support them.
The opening day also included the UAE-China Industrial Cooperation Forum on green and smart mobility, underlining the international character of the event. China is the world's largest electric vehicle market and home to many of the brands exhibiting in Dubai, so the forum put the partnership between the two countries at the heart of the opening programme.
Who Is Organising the Show
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EV World 2026 is organised by the RTA together with China EV100, a Chinese organisation focused on electric vehicle development. The event is held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, giving it the backing of Dubai's leadership.
The opening programme included Dawood Al Shezawi, President of EV World, Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, Group CEO of Dubai Taxi Company, and Ali Al Darwish, Acting CEO of UAEV, the UAE's electric vehicle charging network. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, toured the exhibition during the opening.
Before the event, the RTA signed a cooperation agreement with China EV100 to bring more Chinese companies into the UAE's electric vehicle sector. The agreement is a sign that the show is intended to produce lasting business links, not just three days of displays.
What the RTA Is Showcasing
As the host authority, the RTA has one of the largest presences at the show, and its displays give a clear picture of where Dubai's public transport is heading. The authority is showcasing electric buses, electric motorcycles with battery swapping for the delivery sector, the electric abra for sustainable marine transport, and its autonomous taxi project, which uses driving technology and artificial intelligence.
The electric motorcycles are aimed squarely at the delivery sector, where riders cover long distances every day and downtime matters. Battery swapping lets a rider exchange a depleted battery for a charged one instead of waiting for a recharge, keeping delivery bikes on the road for longer.
The electric abra brings the same thinking to the water. Abras are the small wooden boats that have carried passengers across Dubai Creek for generations, and an electric version shows how the city's heritage transport can be updated for a zero-emission future.
The autonomous taxi project is perhaps the most closely watched of the RTA's displays. Self-driving taxis are already being tested in parts of Dubai, and the exhibition gives visitors a chance to see the technology and the vehicles involved up close.
The Carmakers on Display
The exhibition floor features a long list of carmakers and brands, including BYD and XPENG, two of China's biggest electric vehicle names, alongside Zeekr, Xiaomi, Audi, Brabus, MG, Mhero, IM Motors, AVATR and Lexus. The mix of Chinese, European and Japanese brands reflects how competitive the electric car market in the Gulf has become.
MG Motor Middle East brought four electrified cars to the show: the fully electric Cyberster roadster, the MG07 PHEV, the MG HS HEV, which offers a combined range of up to 1,287 km, and the RX9 PHEV. The line-up covers everything from a two-seat electric sports car to family SUVs with hybrid and plug-in hybrid power.
The Cyberster is likely to draw plenty of attention. Electric roadsters are still rare, and a convertible sports car makes a strong centrepiece for any exhibition stand. The MG HS HEV, with its combined range of up to 1,287 km, shows how hybrids remain an important bridge for buyers who want electric driving without worrying about charging on longer journeys.
Beyond the Cars
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Some of the most unusual exhibits at EV World 2026 are not conventional cars at all. Also on show are electric vehicles capable of both road and air travel, autonomous field robots and last-mile logistics solutions, pointing to a future in which electric transport extends well beyond the family car.
Dubai Police and Dubai Civil Defence are also present at the show, a reminder that electric vehicles are now part of the city's emergency and public service fleets as well as private motoring.
Professional visitor entry is reported free with registration, which should help draw a wide audience of industry professionals, fleet operators and curious car buyers across the three days.
Why It Matters for Dubai's 2050 Strategy
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EV World 2026 ties directly into the RTA's Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050 strategy, the long-term plan to remove emissions from the city's public transport system. The show is both a showcase for that plan and a platform for the partnerships that will help deliver it.
The progress so far is already visible on Dubai's roads. More than 72% of Dubai's taxi and limousine fleet is now hybrid, and electric vehicles make up 19% of the fleet, already past the target set for 2026. The RTA plans to convert the entire taxi and limousine fleet to electric and hydrogen vehicles by 2040.
Those figures explain why the RTA is investing in a show of this scale. The transition to electric transport is no longer a distant ambition for Dubai: it is under way, with measurable results, and EV World 2026 is where the city is presenting that progress to the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is EV World 2026 taking place?
EV World 2026, the Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference, opened on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre and runs until Thursday 12 November, from 10am to 6pm daily.
How many exhibitors are taking part in EV World 2026?
More than 300 companies, authorities and organisations are taking part, with around 120 speakers. The event is organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority together with China EV100, under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.
Which car brands are on display at EV World 2026?
Brands on display include BYD, XPENG, Zeekr, Xiaomi, Audi, Brabus, MG, Mhero, IM Motors, AVATR and Lexus. MG Motor Middle East brought four electrified cars: the fully electric Cyberster roadster, the MG07 PHEV, the MG HS HEV and the RX9 PHEV.
What is Dubai's target for electric taxis?
More than 72% of Dubai's taxi and limousine fleet is now hybrid and EVs make up 19%, already past the 2026 target. The RTA plans to convert the entire taxi and limousine fleet to electric and hydrogen vehicles by 2040, as part of its Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050 strategy.
EV World 2026 is a statement of intent from Dubai: the city is not just buying electric vehicles, it is building an entire ecosystem around them, from charging and batteries to autonomous taxis and air mobility. With more than 300 exhibitors and some of the world's biggest electric car brands in attendance, the first edition has set a high bar for the years ahead.
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