2026 · UAE
Calendar of the biggest American-car events across the UAE in 2026.
Sharjah
An annual classic car festival run by the Sharjah Old Cars Club. The third edition (22-25 January 2026) gathered 300+ classic and rare vehicles from Europe, the US and Japan and drew over 18,000 visitors, with American classics such as a 1979 Trans Am and a 1991 Chevrolet Camaro among the award winners.
Official websiteDubai (Safa Park)
Annual vintage car picnic at Safa Park in Dubai, with a strong turnout of American muscle.
Official website Details & programmeAbu Dhabi (Yas Marina Circuit)
The 2026 edition runs as part of the Yas Speed Festival — a curated showcase of classics, custom builds and supercars, free to attend.
Official website Details & programmeDubai (Expo City Dubai)
Custom car show now held at Expo City Dubai in October, with a documented American Muscle section (2025 edition: 17–19 October). 2026 dates had not been announced at the time of checking.
Official websiteDubai (multi-stop)
The UAE edition of the 1000 Miglia Experience, a multi-day classic-car regularity tour across the Emirates, from 29 November to 3 December 2026.
Official website Details & programmeThis page lists 5 verified American car events in the UAE for the 2026 season, running from January to November; every entry is backed by at least two independent sources. Each entry gives the city, the dates and the organiser's official link. Relative dates have been resolved against the real 2026 calendar; always confirm exact timings with the organiser before travelling.
The season opens with Sharjah Classic Cars Festival and closes with 1000 Miglia Experience UAE. The busiest month is February, with 2 events.
Events take place in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Some are ticketed trade shows, others informal free gatherings; each entry states the format and links through to the official source.
Most gatherings welcome American vehicles of any generation, usually with prior registration through the organising club. Display conditions, fees and any vehicle age restrictions vary between events: check the official site linked on each entry.
Not every entry in this calendar works the same way. Understanding the format helps you pick the one that suits you, whether you are coming as a spectator or to display your own vehicle.
Of the 5 events listed here, there are 3 shows, 1 meet and 1 festival. That mix is specific to this country, and it shapes what kind of outing you can plan in each part of the season.
An indoor event, usually ticketed, with trade exhibitors, parts stands and vehicles displayed statically. This is the dominant format in winter.
An informal gathering of owners, often free for visitors, held in a car park, a square or a dedicated site. It is usually short, frequently a single morning.
A convoy of vehicles along an announced route, sometimes after dark. The appeal is seeing the cars moving rather than parked.
A spare-parts market, often attached to a show, where hard-to-source original components can be found.
| Month | Events | Example |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | Sharjah Classic Cars Festival |
| February | 2 | Grand Picnic Flat12 Safa Park |
| October | 1 | Custom Show Emirates |
| November | 1 | 1000 Miglia Experience UAE |
Every event on this page is checked against at least two independent sources before publication: the organiser's official website, local press, or a club or federation calendar. Events whose 2026 edition could not be confirmed are removed from the list rather than carried over by default. Relative dates such as "first weekend of the month" are resolved into real dates using the 2026 calendar. Even so, an organiser may change or cancel a date after our last check: the official link on each entry remains the reference to consult before travelling.