Automechanika Dubai 2026 runs from November 10 to 12, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai, and it is the region’s main automotive aftermarket trade show. For a spare parts trader, the show is a chance to meet suppliers and see new products. The harder part comes after: turning dozens of new brands, part numbers and price lists into stock you can actually find, price and sell.
This guide gives the event facts first, then shows what to look for in each zone and how to prepare your business to act on what you find.
Dates
10–12 Nov 2026 (Tue–Thu)
Hours
10–12 Nov 2026 (Tue–Thu)
Venue
Dubai Exhibition Centre,
Expo City Dubai
Getting there
Dubai Metro · Expo 2020 Station
Automechanika Dubai 2026 in one paragraph
Automechanika Dubai 2026 runs from 10 to 12 November 2026, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai, reachable by Dubai Metro via Expo 2020 Station. It is the region’s main automotive aftermarket trade show, with roughly 1,200 to 1,500 global brands. It is a trade-only event, and for a spare parts trader the real work starts afterwards: cleaning part numbers, comparing quotes on landed cost and setting customer prices.
Reading this on show days? The show is on today. If you are still planning to go, use the checklist below tonight and walk the halls with your item list and supplier questions ready.
Automechanika Dubai 2026 at a glance
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Dates | November 10 to 12, 2026 |
Dates | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily |
Venue | Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai |
Getting there | Dubai Metro, Expo 2020 Station |
Scale | 1,200 to 1,500 global brands and exhibitors |
Product sections | 11 core sections |
Who can enter | Trade professionals only; visitors under 18 are not admitted |
This is the 23rd edition and the first held at DEC, after 22 editions at Dubai World Trade Centre. Check the official site for registration and the event app, which lets you pre-book meetings with exhibitors.
Why the show matters to spare parts businesses
The show covers the whole aftermarket chain: parts, tyres, batteries, lubricants, diagnostics, body and paint, accessories and digital tools. A trader walking the halls will meet more suppliers in three days than in a normal quarter. That is useful, but it creates three problems:
Duplicate part numbers
More brands and part numbers to add to the item master without creating duplicates.
Quotes hard to compare
More supplier quotes to compare on price, lead time and landed cost.
Customers want prices now
Garages and fleets have seen the same new products and expect quotes fast.
What to see: zones and programmes
Zone or programme | What it covers | Why it matters to a parts trader |
|---|---|---|
Core product sections | Electrics and electronics, accessories and customising, tyres and wheels, car wash, care and detailing, oils, lubricants and fuels, diagnostics and repair, body and paint, batteries and technology, digital solutions and services, connectivity and autonomous driving | Find new suppliers and brands for the categories you stock |
Aftermarket Central | CPD-certified sessions, panel discussions and industry talks | Market trends and training for your team |
Innovation4Mobility | Smart mobility and new technology, with speakers such as Sebastian Thrun and Guenther Steiner | Smart mobility and new technology, with speakers such as Sebastian Thrun and Guenther Steiner |
Fleet FWD | Commercial transport and fleet management | Meet fleet buyers and learn what they expect from parts suppliers |
Modern Workshop and LABX | Live demonstrations, training and workshop technology | Understand what workshops need from their parts suppliers |
Grand Tour Experience Zone and Awards | Showcases, competitions, and the Automechanika Dubai Awards across 15 categories | Spot the industry leaders and the brands worth watching |
Before you go: a quick preparation checklist
Decide which categories you want to add or replace, and set a budget and target margin for each.
Export your current item list so you can check new part numbers against it on the spot.
Bring your best-selling and slow-moving lists. Ask suppliers about alternatives for items that are hard to source.
List your top customers and what they ask for most, so you can match new products to real demand.
Prepare a standard supplier question list: price, minimum order, lead time, warranty, OEM or aftermarket, and shipping terms.
After the show: where spare parts businesses lose the benefit
Most of the value is lost in the weeks after a trade show. Business cards sit in a drawer, price lists sit in email, and new items are entered by hand with slightly different part numbers. Staff then cannot find the part, or quote the wrong price.
This is where purpose-built spare parts software earns its place. RealSoft ERP from Coral Business Solutions is built for automobile spare parts trading and helps with exactly these follow-up tasks:
Part-number search and duplicate control
Find an item by part number, or by make, model and year, and avoid duplicate entries when you import new supplier lists.
OEM and substitute tracking
Supplier comparison and RFQs
Landed cost
Customer-wise and branch-wise pricing
Dead-stock and ageing alerts
Integrated VAT accounting and credit control
Proven track record
A simple 30-day plan after Automechanika
Sort contacts and price lists by category. Mark the suppliers worth a trial order.
Compare quotes on landed cost, not just unit price.
Import approved items into your system with clean part numbers, alternates and photos.
Set customer-wise prices and tell your best customers what is new.
Review which new lines sold, which did not, and set reorder levels.
Frequently asked questions
When is Automechanika Dubai 2026?
It runs from November 10 to 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.
Where is Automechanika Dubai 2026 held?
At the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai. The Dubai Metro serves it through the Expo 2020 Station.
Who should attend Automechanika Dubai?
Spare parts traders, workshop and garage owners, fleet operators, distributors, tyre and battery businesses, and anyone in the automotive aftermarket looking for suppliers, products or training. The show is for trade visitors only and visitors under 18 are not admitted.
What can a spare parts trader do at the show?
Meet global suppliers, compare brands and prices, attend Aftermarket Central sessions, see live workshop demonstrations and meet fleet buyers.
How do I manage all the new parts and suppliers after the show?
Import new items into a spare parts ERP with clean part numbers and alternates, compare supplier quotes on landed cost, and set customer-wise prices before you start selling.
Does RealSoft ERP support VAT in the UAE?
Yes. RealSoft is VAT-enabled and integrates accounting with sales and purchases.
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