After the 24 Hours of Dubai action, now it’s time for another fan favourite to take centre stage as the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East returns to Dubai Autodrome for Round 3 on 24–25 January 2026, delivering a pure, competitive race weekend built around one of the world’s most respected one-make championships.
The Dubai round marks a key stop on the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East calendar and brings professional-level circuit racing back to the Autodrome just days after the endurance spectacle. Hosted by Porsche Centre Dubai and Northern Emirates, Al Nabooda Automobiles, the event transforms the venue into a two-day motorsport destination, combining high-intensity on-track action with a relaxed, accessible atmosphere for fans.
Pure One-Make Racing on Track
At the heart of the weekend is the racing itself. The Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East is the region’s longest-running one-make championship, contested in identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. With performance parity ensured, success is determined almost entirely by driver ability, racecraft and strategic execution. Qualifying sessions are often separated by tenths of a second, while races frequently feature sustained wheel-to-wheel battles from lights to flag.
The format rewards precision and consistency, with drivers pushed to extract maximum performance under pressure. For spectators, this means close grids, constant position changes and racing that remains intense throughout each session, making it one of the most engaging GT-based series to watch trackside.
A Weekend Designed Around the Circuit
Away from the racing line, the Dubai round is designed to be experienced across the full weekend rather than from the grandstands alone. Visitors can explore the circuit environment between sessions, moving through automotive displays, racing simulators and dedicated social areas while staying connected to the on-track action.
Food and beverage outlets, casual seating areas and live entertainment elements create a natural rhythm to the day, allowing fans to dip in and out of sessions while following the flow of the race weekend.
Family-Friendly and Accessible
The Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East weekend is structured to welcome a broad audience. Dedicated family zones and children’s activities ensure younger visitors remain engaged throughout the day, making the event suitable whether attending with friends, family or as a first introduction to live motorsport at Dubai Autodrome.
A Key Date on Dubai’s Motorsport Calendar
By combining professional-level one-make racing with an open, social circuit environment, the 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East Dubai round offers an opportunity to experience high-quality GT racing up close while enjoying a full weekend at the track. It continues the momentum of Dubai’s winter motorsport season and provides a natural follow-on from the endurance racing spectacle that precedes it.
Weekend Timetable
Saturday, 24th January 2026
10:00 Free Practice
10:40 Pitlane Activation
13:30 Qualifying 1
14:15 Track Activation
16:30 Race 1
Sunday, 25th January 2026
09:10 Track Activation
11:30 Qualifying 2
14:30 Race 2
15:15 Track Activation
