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G-Wagon: Dubai's Black Dragon! How Mercedes G-Class Became UAE Power Symbol from Jumeirah to Burj Khalifa!

Tamara Chalak
Tamara Chalak
Published: 2026-01-16
Updated: 2026-01-16
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Mercedes G-Wagon (G-Class) evolved 1979 military to UAE icon: G63 AMG V8 4.0L Biturbo 585hp, 4.2s 0-100, Brabus 900 (900hp), Mansory G63, yellow Jumeirah plates, 2000 annual Dubai/Abu Dhabi sales, SNT AED1.2M (G500)-5M+ (Brabus Rocket), "G-Wagon class" Palm Jumeirah/Jumeirah culture, carbon/22" mods, perfect Liwa dunes luxury, DEWA charging G580 EQG electric 2025

G-Wagon Evolution: 1979-2026 Royal Journe

Generation

Years

Main Engine

UAE Icon

W460/461

1979-91

V8 Diesel 185hp

1st Jumeirah, military

W463

1990-2018

V8 AMG 544hp

G55 classic, Burj Al Arab

W463A

2019-today

V8 Biturbo 585hp

G63 Dubai, Brabus Rocket

G580 EQG

2025

Electric 579hp

1st EV Jumeirah

G63 AMG 2026 Specs: Civilized Beast

Spec

Value

Vs Urus

Engine

V8 4.0L Biturbo

V8 TT 666hp

HP

585 @6000rpm

666hp

Torque

850Nm

850Nm

0-100 km/h

4.2 seconds

3.6s

Top Speed

220 km/h

305 km/h

Clearance

24cm

21cm

  • AMG Ride Control: Adaptive suspension

Jumeirah Culture: Yellow Royal Plates

  • Symbolism: Yellow plate = G-Class Dubai/Abu Dhabi.

  • Distribution: 70% G63, 20% Brabus, 10% G580 EQG.

  • Neighborhoods: Jumeirah, Palm, Emirates Hills, DIFC.

  • Mods: Carbon, 24" wheels, Valvetronic exhaust.

  • Price: Jumeirah plate +AED200K

SNT UAE 2026 Prices: Roaring Luxury

Trim

Price AED

Power

Key Features

G500

1.25M

443hp

Base, 20" wheels

G63 AMG

2.1M

585hp

AMG, sport exhaust

Brabus 800

3.2M

800hp

Widebody, carbon

Mansory G63

3.8M

585hp

Golden, panorama roof

Rocket 900

5.5M+

900hp

Limited, 22" Forgiato

Vs Rivals: G-Wagon Rules Dubai

Car

HP

Clear. cm

Price AED

Dubai Status

G63 AMG

585

24

2.1M

King

Lamborghini Urus

666

21

1.8M

Rival

Rolls Cullinan

571

19

2.5M

Luxury

Land Cruiser ZX

415

36

420K SAR

Desert

Range Rover SV

626

27

2.8M

British

Dubai Famous Mods: Brabus/Mansory

  • Brabus 900 Rocket: 900hp, 0-100=3.7s.

  • Mansory G63 Golden Eagle: Gold/crystal, AED3.5M.

  • Dubai Style: 24" wheels, matte carbon, PPF tint.

  • Sound: Valvetronic exhaust + Burble Tune.

  • Interior: Burmester 3D, Nappa leather, black wood

Spec

G580 EQG

Motors

4 Electric 579hp

Torque

1166Nm

0-100

4.6s

Range

470km

Charging

DEWA 175kW

Price

3.2M AED

  • **First EV Jumeirah, DEWA-ready

G-Wagon Maintenance: King Costs

Item

Yearly AED

Vs Urus

Oil+Filters

15K

12K

Brakes

35K

25K

22" Tires

50K

40K

AMG Suspension

45K

30K

Total

150K

110K

Palm Jumeirah Culture: G-Wagon Class

  • Parking: G-Wagon only Palm valet.

  • Events: Dubai shows, Motor Show.

  • Celebrities: Sheikhs, singers, oil traders.

  • Races: Emirates Hills drag.

  • Trend: #GWagonDubai 50K posts

Dubai G-Wagon 2026 Buying Tips

  • G63 AMG: Best value/performance (AED2.1M).

  • Brabus 800: Investment (+20% yearly).

  • Order: Al Tayer Motors, 6mo wait.

  • Registration: Yellow Jumeirah plate (AED500K).

  • Finance: 0% Mashreq, AED300K down .

Mercedes G-Wagon eternal UAE symbol: G63 V8 585hp, Brabus 900, Mansory Golden Eagle, yellow Jumeirah plates, Palm Jumeirah culture 1979 to G580 EQG electric. Military to Dubai throne dominates Urus/Rolls unmatched power. UAE luxury lovers, dragon awaits Al Tayer—order G63 now!

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Tamara is an editor who has been working in the automotive field for over 3 years. She is also an automotive journalist and presenter; she shoots car reviews and tips on her social media platforms. She has a translation degree, and she also works as a freelance translator, copywriter, voiceover artist, and video editor. She’s taken automotive OBD Scanner and car diagnosis courses, and she’s also worked as an automotive sales woman for a year, in addition to completing an internship with Skoda Lebanon for 2 months. She also has been in the marketing field for over 2 years, and she also create social media content for small businesses. 

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