The dust has settled, the engines have cooled, and our eardrums are still ringing. This can only mean one thing: Custom Show Emirates 2025 has drawn to a close. Held on 17, 18 & 19 November at Expo City Dubai, this year’s show was the biggest and best edition yet.
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Custom Show Emirates 2025, held at Expo City Dubai, was celebrated as the biggest, best, and most organized edition to date, highlighting the UAE’s robust car and modification culture. The event showcased a massive variety of custom cars, classic vehicles, bikes, off-road builds, and engaging activities like drift and RC competitions. As the official media partner, DubiCars played a significant role, reinforcing the show’s success and promising an even larger event in 2026.
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DubiCars At Custom Show Emirates 2025
As the official media partner, DubiCars’ presence was impossible to miss. The DubiCars Pavilion became a buzzing hotspot throughout the weekend — packed with visitors eager to win the coveted DubiCars sunshades and stickers by downloading the DubiCars App.
Beyond the giveaways, the team engaged thousands of visitors, walking them through the platform and its advantages for car buyers and sellers. The enthusiasm around the DubiCars stand mirrored the brand’s ever-growing reach, with over 3 million monthly users discovering, buying, and selling cars across the UAE.
A Better, Bigger, And More Organised Show
Credit where it’s due — this year’s Custom Show Emirates felt more put-together than ever. Shuttle buses ran smoothly, sections were clearly divided, and crowd flow was meticulously planned. The result? A smooth, accessible experience for visitors and exhibitors alike.
Popular models had dedicated sections: Nissan Patrols, Land Cruisers, Ford Broncos, F-150s, Supras, and GT-Rs each had their own turf. It was like the automotive version of the Avengers — all legends, but nobody stealing the other’s spotlight.
Patrols, Patrols, And More Patrols
If you thought you’d seen every possible version of the Nissan Patrol, think again. There were factory-fresh Y60s, off-road monsters, and even 3,000hp builds that could probably turn the earth the other way around. Each build was more outrageous than the last, showing how deeply the Patrol culture runs in the UAE.
Classic Icons & The Two-Wheeled Corner
The classic car section was like stepping into a time machine that ran on V8 fumes. Chevelles, Mustangs, Datsuns, Dodge Trucks, Honda Pickups, and Minis sat gleaming under the lights, each with enough nostalgia to make even Gen Z put down their phones.
Meanwhile, the bike section looked like someone gave Picasso a torque wrench. Custom choppers based on Harleys and Indians, Suzuki Hayabusas and GSX-Rs with drag setups, track-tuned S 1000RRs, and even tiny scooters with more mods than sense — every square metre screamed individuality.
Freestyle Drift & RC Competitions
Crowds packed the stands for drift and stunt shows that made tyre smoke a permanent part of the air quality index. The RC drift arena added a miniature dose of chaos, giving younger enthusiasts (and a few very serious adults) a chance to show off their skills too.
The Custom Car and Custom Bike Competitions brought some serious craftsmanship, while the King of Mechanics title went to those mad scientists who make impossible builds look effortless.
Standout Displays
- Dubai Civil Defence showcased its fleet of rescue and firefighting vehicles — including the impressive carrier platform for the Shaheen drone.
- Off-road & camping builds based on the BYD Leopard 8 and Jetour T2 turned heads, marking a first for Chinese brands in a space traditionally dominated by Patrols, Land Cruisers, and Raptors.
- Audio builds were louder and flashier than ever, blasting bass-heavy music through custom speaker systems. Even everyday rides like the Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Lancer, and Ford Mustang were transformed into rolling concert stages.
- Camping and overlanding setups were also popular this year — everything from roof tents to full-size RVs showcased the UAE’s growing outdoor adventure scene.
- Factory-fresh 70s, 80s, and 90s Land Cruisers, Patrols, and Defenders were displayed beside modern 1,000hp dune-bashing Patrols on paddle tyres — a true visual timeline of the region’s love for SUVs.
- JDM fans were spoiled with icons like Toyota Supras, Nissan R32-R35 GT-Rs, S14 Silvias, and Toyota Mark IIs. Read more about the history of the GT-R here.
Onwards To Custom Show Emirates 2026
Custom Show Emirates 2025 proved that the UAE’s love for cars, bikes, and modification culture is stronger than ever. The organisation was smoother, the builds were wilder, and the energy? Off the charts. With a flawless setup, massive variety, and incredible participation, it was a celebration of everything that makes this region’s car culture truly unique.
If you missed it this year, don’t worry. Custom Show Emirates will return even bigger in 2026.
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The dust has settled, the engines have cooled, and our eardrums are still ringing. This can only mean one thing: Custom Show Emirates 2025 has drawn to a close. Held on 17, 18 & 19 November at Expo City Dubai,
