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Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East Returns in Force: An Epic Battle at Dubai Autodrome 2026!

Tamara Chalak
Tamara Chalak
Published: 2026-01-15
Updated: 2026-02-11
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Thrilling Return to Dubai Autodrome

Get ready for pure adrenaline! The legendary Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East storms back to Dubai Autodrome on January 24-25, 2026, hosted by Porsche Centre Dubai and Northern Emirates, Al Nabooda Automobiles. This isn't just a race weekend—it's a high-octane motorsport festival transforming the circuit into Dubai's ultimate destination for racing, luxury lifestyle, and family entertainment.

Beyond the Grandstands: A Complete Experience

Forget traditional race weekends. Dubai Autodrome becomes a vibrant lifestyle hub where Pure Porsche racing delivers wheel-to-wheel battles with identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. There, you can enjoy interactive Porsche showcases and cutting-edge racing simulators that thrill enthusiasts, live entertainment and curated food/beverage experiences that create social hotspots, and family zones that keep kids entertained with dedicated activities. You’ll also find a relaxed atmosphere that encourages lingering between races to soak in automotive culture.

17 Years of Unmatched Legacy

Launched in 2009, Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East stands as the region's longest-running one-make championship. This 17th season (2025/26) continues its proud tradition of:

  • Close, unpredictable racing where every position demands precision

  • Career launchpad for Middle Eastern talent competing against global pros

  • Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992.1) uniformity ensuring pure driver skill battles

Complete 2025/26 Battle Calendar

The championship spans 6 electrifying rounds across premier Middle East circuits:

Round

Date

Circuit

Country

Highlight

Testing

Nov 1-2, 2025

Bahrain International Circuit

Bahrain

Season prep

Round 1

Nov 6-8, 2025

Bahrain International Circuit

Bahrain

WEC support

Round 2

Nov 28-30, 2025

Lusail International Circuit

Qatar

F1 Grand Prix

Testing

Jan 22-23, 2026

Dubai Autodrome

UAE

DUBAI PREP

Round 3

Jan 24-25, 2026

Dubai Autodrome

UAE

FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Testing

Jan 29-30, 2026

Yas Marina Circuit

UAE

Abu Dhabi prep

Round 4

Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026

Yas Marina Circuit

UAE

UAE double-header

Round 5

Apr 10-12, 2026

Bahrain International Circuit

Bahrain

F1 Bahrain GP

Round 6

Apr 17-19, 2026

Jeddah Corniche Circuit

Saudi Arabia

F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East created legendary memories:

  • 2018: Dramatic final-lap pass at Dubai Autodrome clinched championship

  • 2020: Wet-weather masterclass during Qatar floods

  • 2023: Record 28-car grid at Bahrain produced unforgettable battles

  • Local hero breakthrough: UAE drivers progressing to European GT racing

  • Pro-Am excellence: Regional gentlemen drivers beating professionals

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The Simple Formula for Great Racing

Every position earned through:

  • Precision driving on challenging Middle East circuits

  • Racecraft mastery in identical Porsche machinery

  • No excuses - pure driver vs driver battles

Don't Miss The Thrill 

Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East at Dubai Autodrome isn't just racing—it's Dubai's premier motorsport lifestyle event. Whether you're a hardcore racing fan, luxury automotive enthusiast, or family seeking excitement, this weekend delivers.



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Chief editor information:

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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