The much awaited and much publicized Dubai International Motor Show (DIMS) will be opened to visitors today, Nov 10. The 5 day event will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre which promises to outshine previous events with innovative experiences and an unparalleled number of vehicles on display.



DIMS has established itself as the region’s most influential motoring event and this is evident from the number of automakers using this platform to launch their new cars and technologies. This year’s event features a total of 157 debuts, both global and regional. Visitors will be enthralled with the spectacular display of 600 cars on an astounding 85,000 square metres of space.

Around 100,000 visitors from 37 nationalities, expected to attend the show, will be in for exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and engaging events. Amongst the most anticipated features of this year’s DIMS is the Motoring Nostalgia Museum – a magnificent collection of exotic cars from the 1950s to the 1980s. This is the first time that such a large collection (over 80) of historic vehicles will be available for public display under one roof. The cars have been “donated” for the duration of the display by motoring clubs and private collectors. In keeping with this year’s theme of celebrating the automobile industry through the ages, visitors will be able to enjoy live retro music and a variety of cuisine, watch expert craftsmen at work and participate in competitions.

The biggest names of the industry will be showing off their latest releases. Some of the regional debuts include Aston Martin, Audi, Fiat, GMC, Land Rover and Volkswagen. The global launches would come from Cadillac, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, W Motors and Toyota. The newly released movie “Spectre” will be getting a whole lot of publicity as two of the cars used in filming Daniel Craig’s last appearance as James Bond will be part of the display – the Aston Martin DB10 and the Jaguar CX75.

The 2015 Dubai International Motor Show also features a Biker’s Arena, much to the delight of two wheeler fans. The Bloodhound SSC (the world’s fastest supersonic car) will be making a simulated appearance, while Toyota and Jaguar Land Rover will be hosting interactive driving sessions. In an effort to make this year’s event more interactive, the organisers have dedicated a special space for fans to interact with experts in the automotive world through Ignition Live Talks. Also featured are traditional events like the Dubai Distinctive Plates Public Auction by RTA, the Dubai Motor Parade and the Motor Village.

The DubaiCars.com team will be present at the event today and we are very excited to bring you the Live Coverage of the show. Our Chief Operating Officer, Matthias Mende, will be leading the Dubai Cars Team to bring you first-hand photos, videos and reviews of the latest vehicles. We will also be meeting with all the brand managers for the latest inside news. Stay tuned to our blog for all the updates on what’s happening at DIMS. We look forward to any questions or queries you may have regarding the show. You can contact us at support@dubaicars.com.

Update: Mattias Mende is currently enjoying meeting with the one and only Ken Block at the Dubai International Motor Show. While the guy needs no introduction, for those of you who are new to the motoring world Ken Block has gained fame and popularity by competing in extreme sports such as motorcross and snowboarding. Largely acclaimed as one of the most influential people in motoring sports, Ken has become a legend in the world of drifting. His appearance at DIMS has thrilled hundreds of fans, and he didn’t come alone. Ken’s Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR from Gymkhana SEVEN will be on display, and visitors will be treated to some exciting demos.