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What is it about? The car market in Dubai is well developed and provides the opportunity to buy a car of any class and in any condition. This can be done online by participating in electronic auctions, or by personally visiting the site with the presented models.
How does it work? To purchase a car in Dubai, it's not necessary to be a UAE citizen or have resident status. Even a tourist can do this with a passport. The algorithm is simple: model selection, test drive, preparation and processing of documents.
Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, but that's not the main thing. The main thing is that this city is the country's flagship with developed infrastructure and economy, which even today is progressing at a furious pace.
Dubai is a deep-water port that allows it to receive vessels with a draft of more than 11 meters. This is an important fact as it's directly related to the question: "How to deliver a car from the UAE to Russia".
If you're thinking about updating your car, consider the parallel import scheme. Since today the number of official dealerships and brands in Russia has greatly decreased, and available options are expensive, why not look for a car on the Dubai car market?
The car market in Dubai is wide and offers to buy cars in decent technical and external conditions at reasonable prices. Even considering the costs of customs clearance, delivery, and solving logistics issues, the final cost of the car will be lower compared to Russian platforms. You will save up to several hundred thousand rubles.
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There are several reasons why it's advantageous to buy premium-class cars in Dubai:
On some cars in Dubai, you can see the "GCC" indication. This means they are created specifically for Gulf countries.
Cars marked "GCC" differ from other cars and have:
Certified dealer centres of the Dubai car market mainly sell new cars, but you can also purchase used vehicles. Besides direct sales, dealers also help with vehicle registration.
To buy a car on the Dubai car market, having an Emirates ID (citizen or resident identification card) is not necessary. This means even tourists can buy vehicles by providing a passport. This is very convenient.
You can pay for the car in cash (a preferred method) or by bank transfer. Before buying, you can test-drive the car. To do this, you need to submit a request on the dealership's website, and in a short time, a consultant will contact you to discuss the required details.
If you're looking for a new car, don't limit yourself to vehicles in stock. Official centres actively use configurators where you can create your desired car configuration. However, in this case, you'll have to wait for the purchase to be processed.
The waiting period depends on various factors: the number and functionality of additional options, how busy the auto production is, logistics features, and car characteristics.
If you dream of buying a car with a discount or pleasant bonuses, use the UAE holiday time for this.
For example, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, car manufacturer dealers offer good discounts and bonuses. For instance, in 2023 during this period, Mitsubishi dealers provided free maintenance for the first 20 thousand kilometers, and when purchasing a new Audi, you would get free service for 5 years, regardless of mileage.
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Discounts on Toyota were 2 thousand dirhams or about 50 thousand Russian rubles at the exchange rate at that time. Additionally, Toyota also offered a two-month payment deferment.
Discounts and bonuses are also available during national holidays and summer season when buying activity decreases. During December as the New Year approaches, there are sales of car models from past year collections.
Al Aweer is considered the biggest car market in Dubai. To choose suitable transport, you'll need not one, but two or even three days, as this market is huge and spreads over hundreds of kilometers. In this place, you can find absolutely identical cars, but their cost will vary significantly since the price is set by the previous owner.
After selecting and inspecting a car, you can take it for a free test-drive. If the car isn't new — bargain desperately! You'll not only reduce the price but also get a warranty.
An undoubted advantage of buying a car at the Dubai car market is the insurance of any purchased vehicle, even a used one. Which insurance to choose, full or covering certain situations, depends only on you.
When buying a car in Dubai, keep in mind that many cars offered for sale are former taxis. Such vehicles have high mileage and significant overall wear. In other cases, you don't need to worry about the car's condition; it will be good.
UAE residents change cars frequently, on average every three years. After this period, the car is classified as used. That's why a huge and active car market with high demand from abroad has formed in Dubai.
Among the disadvantages of buying cars from Dubai, it should be noted that some models are not sufficiently adapted for winter in Russia.
Before sale, each car is thoroughly checked. Owners bring cars to the market, where models are diagnosed and the sales document package is analyzed. And only then is the price set. Thanks to this procedure, the process of buying a car in Dubai is safe.
The cost of used cars in Dubai will pleasantly surprise tourists from the CIS and Russia, as vehicles with low mileage can be purchased there 1.5–2 times cheaper than in their home country. Don't forget to bargain; you can reduce the price by 5–20%. Prices for new cars on the Dubai car market are also lower than in Russia due to reduced value-added tax.
Al Aweer presents both new and used vehicles for any budget — from economy to luxury. Among them are:
Unexpected options are also sold. For example, you can buy fire trucks, ambulances, or huge bulldozers. Additionally, collectors of vintage models and retro cars order vehicles at the Dubai car market. Each client can find something that will suit their requirements and budget.
After making a purchase, you can immediately take your vehicle to the local service. A car accessories shop and service centre are located on the car market territory.
Auto mechanics will perform additional work for you on tinting the car, installing new wheels, or adding exclusive decorative elements. During this time, you can comfortably settle in the nearest cafe and enjoy local cocktails.
You can buy a car in Dubai not only by personally visiting the site with the presented models but also by participating in electronic auctions. Such events sell used cars, often with damage, and imported vehicles. Auctions are held both offline and online.
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One of the largest auction houses, Golden Bell Auctions, is located at the Al Aweer Auto Market in Dubai.
Participating in an offline auction is simple: just choose the car you're interested in at the organizer's site and wait for it to be put up for auction.
Keep in mind that you must have 20–30% of the car's final cost with you. This amount will be required to pay for the car after winning the lot. The remaining amount must be paid within the next few days, after which you'll receive the car and its documents. Otherwise, the deposit will be lost.
Emirates Auction is a popular platform for electronic auctions. To participate in such auctions, you'll need to register on the website or in the application, make a deposit, and place a bid. Remember that the deposit size affects the possible bid for the lot.
By the way, on Emirates Auction, you can bid on a car whose price may exceed the deposit by up to 5 times. After winning the auction, you'll need to pay the remaining amount and collect the car.
However, don't forget that when participating in Dubai electronic auctions, you'll have to pay service fees, the amount of which depends on the specific platform's conditions. For example, on Emirates Auction, the administrative fee varies from 80 to 140 dollars (depends on the car's cost).
Additionally, a 5% tax and possibly a $15 fee for delivery services are added to the final price of the lot.
Before the online auction, you can inspect the car and check its condition. But the organizers are not responsible for the vehicle, which they will warn you about in advance.
On the downside: in electronic auctions, there is a risk of deal cancellation even after you win the bid, as the contract is considered concluded only with both parties' consent.
If the seller doesn't agree to the final price, they can cancel the deal and re-list the car for auction. Such cases are not rare. You may remain unaware of the car's fate for several days, but even in case of deal cancellation, the deposit will be returned to you in full.
Buying a car at the Dubai car market is not difficult. Choose a car and use the test-drive service (it's free). After concluding the sale and purchase agreement, you’ll need to register the vehicle. Re-registration of a used car takes 2–3 hours; for a new car, it will take from one to three days.
Once the vehicle passport is ready, insurance and other necessary papers are processed, the car needs to be customs cleared and delivered to your country's territory. The most cost-effective way to transport passenger cars from Dubai to Russia is by sea transport.
When buying a car in the UAE, remember that on the websites of major car dealers, such as 4×4 Motors at the Al Aweer Auto Market in Dubai, you can pre-select used car offers, view photos and car descriptions, and sign up for a free test-drive.
If you're going to buy a used car at the Dubai car market, remember that deals on the authorized market are much safer than with private sellers. The Al Aweer Auto Market offers a large selection of new and used cars with warranty, that can suit any taste and budget.
If you plan to purchase a vehicle through a car auction, use the services of Dubai's largest auction house Golden Bell Auctions, which presents the most diverse car models, including service and specialized vehicles.
Al Aweer Auto Market working hours are Monday to Thursday, Saturday to Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00 without breaks. Friday is a day off.
Small tip: visit the car market early in the morning or after 16:00 when the heat subsides a bit.
The car market is located outside the city. There are two main ways to get there:
In general, yes. Rumors about weak car heaters and insufficient zinc coating of the body are too exaggerated. If the cost and technical condition of the car suit you, consider such a purchase.
If you're still wary of buying local CCG specification cars, look at other options. Used cars from Canada are actively represented in the Dubai car market. You can choose them. Since the climate in this country resembles Russian (frosty and long winter, ice, lots of snow), Canadian vehicles will be structurally adapted to such conditions.
The Dubai car market is arranged so that it's practically impossible to buy a car in poor condition. Cars literally don't have time to age, as owners regularly update their fleet.
However, you need to be careful with vehicles that were used in taxi services. Such cars are not rare in Dubai car markets. As a rule, these cars are actively used, so the likelihood of breakdowns and, accordingly, additional repair costs increases.
Also remember that UAE residents value cars as a means of self-expression and often spend significant amounts of money on tuning. This, at first glance, is not bad, but any structural changes in the car must be properly registered and documented. Otherwise, you will have problems during registration and customs clearance.
Thus, the well developed car market in Dubai provides the opportunity to buy a car of any class and in various conditions. Remember, that this can be done online by participating in electronic auctions, or by personally visiting the site.
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