The Middle East Car and Bike Week 2027

The Middle East Car and Bike Week 2027 takes over Dubai Studio City in Dubai on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 January 2027, billed as the region’s largest automotive and biking lifestyle festival. Spread across Sound Stages 02 and 03 and the outdoor grounds, the two-day event brings together more than 11,000 motorheads, racers, builders and families, and forms part of the Dubai Shopping Festival Auto Season.

Fifteen zones of machines and action

The festival is organised into 15 immersive zones, each with its own focus. Among the areas listed by the organisers are:

• Hypercar & Supercar Arena: an indoor showcase of the rarest high-performance cars
• Nitro Arena: live drift battles and stunt riding
• Legends Arena & Overlanding and Trailbound and Rugged Runoff: off-road and 4×4 action
• Custom Garage: custom car and motorcycle builds
• Go-Karting Arena, Throttle Play and DriveX Lab and the RC Nook for karting, sim racing and remote-control racing
• Launch Pad, Test Drive Bay, Auto Collective and an outdoor China Pavilion
• Fashion Garage and Market Place for runway shows, gear and apparel

Food trucks and rest areas are dotted around the site, with the Fuel Station zone keeping everyone fed between shows.

Live music on the Music Garage stage

The festival is not only about engines. The Music Garage main stage hosts live music across the weekend, headlined by A Beautiful Day, the UK U2 tribute band, and Apache Indian. Supporting acts Electric Bloom and Midnight Buzz complete the line-up, with DJ sets filling the gaps. Some passes include concert access, so check which ticket you need if the music is a priority.

A day out for families

Families are well catered for. Children under 12 enter free when accompanied by a parent or guardian, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The Play Corner, also called Little Legends, is a dedicated kids’ zone, and the mix of karting, RC racing and stunt shows gives older children plenty to watch and try.

Re-entry is not permitted, so it is worth planning to spend a good stretch of the day on site once you arrive.

For clubs and custom builders

Registered car and bike clubs can enter free after registering online, and the site plan includes dedicated parking for club members. Owners of custom vehicles who want to display their builds need to complete a paid online registration. This club presence is a big part of the festival’s character, as it puts private builds alongside the headline supercars.

Choosing a pass

Several ticket types are on sale, including a Day Pass, a Festival Pass with two-day concert access, a Concert Pass for the U2 tribute and Apache Indian, and a Weekend Pass with concert access. A Loyalty Pass is offered to 2026 ticket buyers until 30 November. Tickets are digital Platinumlist SafeTickets with dynamic QR codes and are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Rules on the day

All visitors pass through security checks. Professional cameras, drones, tripods and tablets are not allowed, and photography or filming for anything beyond personal use requires authorisation. Outside food and drink, alcohol, aerosols, laser pointers, glow sticks and pets are prohibited, and the organiser may change the line-up, schedule or arena access without notice.

Getting to Dubai Studio City

Drive via Umm Suqeim Street (D63) using GPS, take bus J02 to the Dubai Studio City Entrance 1-1 stop followed by a six-minute walk, or use a taxi or ride-hailing app. Visitor parking guidance will be shared closer to the event, with overflow parking planned on site.

For more big weekend events, browse our sports events in the UAE guide and things to do in Dubai. Our things to do in January page covers the rest of the month, and you can find more at Dubai Studio City.