DubiCars Digital Awards 2026: Honouring Success, Inspiring Tomorrow

DubiCars, the number 1 car marketplace in the UAE, has announced the third edition of the DubiCars Digital Awards. The prestigious event is set to take place on January 22, 2026, at the iconic Palazzo Versace Dubai. The 2024-2025 edition marked a decade of DubiCars’ digital excellence in the UAE automotive industry. Building on the success of last year’s landmark celebration, the 2026 edition will continue to spotlight the innovators, leaders, and forward thinkers driving the auto industry in the UAE.

With the theme “Honouring Success, Inspiring Tomorrow,” this year’s Digital Industry Awards will celebrate the small wins of today that pave the way for a brighter, more dynamic future in automotive retail. From leading marketing practices to exceptional customer experiences, this event recognises the dealer-partners and their strategies that set new benchmarks in 20265.

A Night Of Celebration & Inspiration

The evening begins with a welcome reception, where guests can socialize, enjoy welcome drinks, and professional photographers will be on hand to capture the moments. This will set the tone for an evening that’s set to bring the UAE’s most accomplished premium, luxury, and official car dealers together.

The highlight of the night will be the keynote address by DubiCars’ CEO, Craig Stevens, who will reflect on the industry’s continued evolution and outline DubiCars’ forward-looking vision for the years ahead. His address is expected to shed light on emerging trends, strategic priorities, and the role of digital excellence in shaping the automotive marketplace.

Attendees will also be treated to an elevated dining experience featuring a gourmet buffet complemented by live entertainment. The aim is to create a refined ambience designed to spark insightful conversations among guests.

Honouring Digital Excellence

The main purpose of the grand evening is to place the spotlight firmly on the UAE dealers who have showcased excellent performance throughout 2025. DubiCars evaluated nominees through rigorous criteria, including innovation in digital marketing, customer engagement, service quality, and operational excellence, to identify those UAE premium, luxury, and official car dealers that have not only succeeded but are leading change in this rapidly evolving industry. 

In the last edition, the inaugural Digital Awards celebrated top performers across categories such as Best Digital Dealer, Best Customer Experience, and Excellence in Digital Advertising, with winners selected through mystery shopping exercises, social media evaluation, and digital performance metrics. This year’s industry awards will build on that foundation by continuing to highlight forward-thinking practices that drive meaningful results. 

DubiCars Digital Awards 2026: The Award Categories 

• Best Digital Premium Dealer
• Best Digital Luxury Dealer
• Best Digital Official Dealer
• Most Progressive Premium Dealer
• Most Progressive Luxury Dealer
• Most Progressive Official Dealer
• Best Customer Experience
• Excellence in Digital Technology
• Best New Comer
• Most Exciting Launch
• Highly Responsive Award

DubiCars continues to innovate and evolve through the launch of advanced tools and features such as the Smart Optimization Agent and its industry-leading search experience. However, the platform’s role as the UAE’s number one car marketplace extends beyond technology alone.

DubiCars also carries a responsibility to recognise and reward the dealerships that consistently raise the bar. Those who adopt best practices today are not only succeeding in the present but actively inspiring the future of the automotive retail landscape. 

As the countdown begins to January 22, the DubiCars Digital Awards 2026 are set to deliver a night that goes far beyond trophies and titles. From the grandeur of Palazzo Versace to the conversations, insights, and celebrations that unfold within it, this will be an evening where success is celebrated, and futures are inspired.

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