New Venue. New Energy. Same Global Drive.
After 22 successful editions, we’re moving to a new home that reflects the scale, ambition, and future of the automotive aftermarket across the Middle East and Africa.
Everything you need to know about getting to the show, including visas, travel, accommodation, metro timings, and parking.
Arriving at the venue
Once in Dubai, travel is easy with the availability of various public transport options such as taxi, bus, Dubai Metro or private car services like Uber & Careem.
By Metro
Expo 2020 Station on the Dubai Metro is conveniently located right in front of the Dubai Exhibition Centre, with trains arriving every 3–4 minutes from the Red Line network, making it a fast and ideal mode of transport across the city.
By Taxi
Travel easily with Dubai’s metered taxis and ride-hailing apps, including Careem, Uber, Bolt, and Yango.
With over 5,300 RTA taxis in operation, cabs are readily available, and drivers are familiar with Dubai Exhibition Centre and its drop-off points. Ladies-only taxis are also available. Advance bookings can be made on +971 4 208 0808.
Fares start from AED 5, or AED 12 for pre-booked trips, with credit card payment accepted in most taxis.
By Car
If you are driving to Dubai Exhibition Centre, over 10,000 free parking spaces are available 24/7, with scheduled shuttle bus services operating to and from the Arrivals Plaza.The location of all car parks is on the map below.
Book accommodation with HotelMaps
We are pleased to inform you that we have partnered with HotelMaps to assist you with your accommodation requirements during Automechanika Dubai 2026.
Things to do in Dubai
The landscape is such that in a single day you can experience everything from rugged mountain climate to the beauty of the rolling desert dunes, and from the vibrancy of green parkland to the sparkling turqouise waters of the Arabian gulf.
Restaurants
An unmissable experience for your taste buds awaits you with the vibrant dining scene in Dubai. Food connoisseurs can experience genuine Arabic hospitability and sample the best of local and international cuisine.
Sightseeing
The options for sightseeing and activities in Dubai are vast and varied. Whether you’re into superstructures or desert dunes, there is something to keep you entertained.
Shopping
If you like to shop you are in the right place! There are endless options depending on what you are looking for, however, for an impressive, all under 1 roof experience, a trip to the Dubai Mall is recommended. It is after all the biggest in the world. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, it probably doesn’t exist! You can reach the Dubai Mall from the Trade Center either by using the metro, or a short ride by taxi (approx. 3 Euro fee).
Nightlife
Some say that this city comes to life at night and there certainly is no shortage of options, ranging from intimate bars to unwind and chat to colleagues and new business contacts to energising clubs where you can really blow away the cobwebs!
Wellness
Dubai is the place to be pampered and offers a multitude of tantalising treatments. After a tiring day in the exhibition halls why not treat yourself to a foot massage or relaxing facial. The traditional hammam is also an experience not to be missed.