Pakistan-based auto marketplace PakWheels has expanded to the UAE with the beta launch of ArabWheels.ae.

With a freemium business model, ArabWheels also provides car reviews, buying guides and market insights, as well as a community forum.

“ArabWheels represents a new chapter in PakWheels’ journey, bringing its trusted, community-driven approach to the UAE. Whether you’re looking to buy your next car, sell with ease or explore the latest automotive trends, ArabWheels is your go-to platform,” the company said in a blog post.

Founded in 2003, PakWheels is a transactional marketplace with a suite of services for buyers and sellers. For example, it’s inspected more than 500,000 used cars to date.

PakWheels is 30% owned by Malaysia-based classifieds and marketplaces operator Frontier Digital Ventures, which also has a stake in Pakistan-based real estate marketplace Zameen.com. These two businesses contributed a total of A$3.1 million ($2.0 million U.S.) in revenue to FDV in Q3 2024.

DubiCars.com and Uae.YallaMotor.com are among the leading auto marketplaces in the UAE, while horizontal marketplace Uae.Dubizzle.com has a strong auto vertical. Dubizzle is the majority shareholder of Zameen. – AIM Group