Frequently Questions People ask
The calendar is packed. The flagship event is AutoMadness Dubai, a massive festival at Dubai Autodrome. For racing, follow the EMSO calendar for series like the Gulf Radical Cup. For community meets, follow Instagram pages like Flat 12 and Carculture.ae for events like 'Icons of Porsche' and 'Cars & Cookies'.
The hot, sandy climate requires proactive care. Key tips include more frequent oil changes (every 5-7k km), regular cleaning of air and AC filters, constantly checking tire pressures due to heat, and performing a full undercarriage wash after desert trips to protect rubber bushings from abrasive sand.
It's a complex 'grey area' that varies by Emirate. Loud exhausts are a primary target for fines and RTA inspection failure (must be <95db). Engine mods are technically illegal without a permit. While Dubai enforcement can be lenient, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi are very strict. All mods must pass the annual RTA inspection for cars over 3 years old.
