Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in UAE 2026: What Residents Are Buying Most

Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in UAE 2026

What residents are buying most – data, trends & resale insights




UAE car market 2026 – overview

SUVs remain the top selling category · Japanese brands lead resale value · EVs steadily grow in Dubai · Affordable sedans strong with commuters · Chinese brands expand rapidly.

Dubai
EV hub
Abu Dhabi
SUV capital
Sharjah
budget - friendly
2027 prediction

EV share  · Chinese brands expand · Hybrid fleets grow · online sales dominate.

buy used 23 yr old = best value sell on Motarey.com

Top 10 bestselling cars in UAE 2026

Toyota Corolla

category: compact sedan

from AED 73,000 · fuel excellent

legendary reliability · strong resale · cheap spare parts · ideal for daily commute.

Nissan Patrol

category: full size SUV

from AED 239,000 · V6/V8

power & prestige · premium interior · offroad capable · Abu Dhabi favourite.

Toyota Land Cruiser

category: premium SUV

from AED 244,000

iconic durability · unmatched resale · desert reliable · safest investment.

Mitsubishi Pajero

category: 7 seater SUV

used AED 35k – 75k

affordable family SUV · strong off-road · easy maintenance · used market favourite.

Nissan Sunny

category: budget sedan

from AED 61,000

very affordable · fuel efficient · fleet & first time buyer king.

Tesla Model 3

category: electric vehicle

from AED 179,000

zero fuel · gov support · tech leader · Dubai Marina & Downtown favourite.

Hyundai Tucson

category: compact SUV

from AED 109,000

modern styling · advanced safety · Japanese alternative · family comfort.

Toyota Camry

category: midsize sedan

from AED 105,000 · hybrid

corporate fleets · taxi · hybrid efficiency · excellent resale.

Chevrolet Captiva

category: budget SUV

from AED 73,000

affordable 7 seater · Sharjah & Ajman demand · family friendly.

Ford Territory

category: compact SUV

from AED 113,000

advanced infotainment · spacious · great value · rising star.

Why these cars have strong resale value
  •  Japanese reliability
  •  spare parts availability
  •  fuel efficiency
  •  desert durability
  •  brand reputation

Toyota & Nissan rank best resale – perfect if you plan to sell your car online in UAE.

Bestselling by emirate

 Dubai

Tesla Model 3 · Camry Hybrid · Tucson

Abu Dhabi

Nissan Patrol · Land Cruiser

Sharjah & Northern

Nissan Sunny · Captiva · Pajero

fleet & delivery

Sunny · Camry

New vs used in 2026

New: warranty, latest tech · Used (23 yr old): lower depreciation, lower reg cost, often still under warranty.

2–3 year old used cars = sweet spot for value.

UAE market predictions 2027

EV share  · Chinese brands expand · hybrid fleets  · online platforms rise.

Digital marketplaces = preferred way to buy/sell.

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