• The new Range Rover Vogues are here, and ready to show off their UAE stylings. All photos courtesy Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors
    The new Range Rover Vogues are here, and ready to show off their UAE stylings. All photos courtesy Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors
  • And there is the badge.
    And there is the badge.
  • The new editions come in seven different guises.
    The new editions come in seven different guises.
  • Entertainment options for those forced to sit in the back.
    Entertainment options for those forced to sit in the back.
  • UAE Edition badging on the boot of the Vogue.
    UAE Edition badging on the boot of the Vogue.
  • A Hatta Edition in Balmoral Blue.
    A Hatta Edition in Balmoral Blue.
  • The new Al Hosn Edition Range Rover in Valorie White.
    The new Al Hosn Edition Range Rover in Valorie White.
  • If you fancy one of the new UAE Vogues, it will set you back Dh590,100.
    If you fancy one of the new UAE Vogues, it will set you back Dh590,100.
  • Back to the start - a ceremonial Range Rover from the 1970s on display at the Sheikh Zayed Research Centre in Abu Dhabi.
    Back to the start - a ceremonial Range Rover from the 1970s on display at the Sheikh Zayed Research Centre in Abu Dhabi.

Range Rover launches UAE-themed special-edition Vogues to mark 50 years in the Emirates


Simon Wilgress-Pipe
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A series of special-edition Range Rovers, marking 50 years since the brand’s arrival in the UAE, have landed on Emirati shores.

The vehicles, all bearing the Vogue banner, have been inspired by the distinctive colours and geographical landmarks of the country.

With this in mind, the names given to the seven distinct versions may sound familiar. Monikers include the Al Hosn Edition in Valorie White, the Das Black Edition in Ligurian Black, the Naqab Edition in Verbier Silver, the Hafeet Edition in Scafell Grey, the Mleiha Edition in Rio Gold, the Hatta Edition in Balmoral Blue and the Marsa Edition in Velocity Blue.

The vehicles, limited to 50 units, also sport commemorative flag badging, and the UAE Nation brand logo on the B-Pillar.

They are equipped with the new mild hybrid electric vehicle engine capable of producing about 400 horsepower. Other features include 22-inch diamond-turned alloys, black roof and matching side graphics, 10.2-inch entertainment screens in the rear seats, a heads-up display, and suede cloth generously spread throughout the cabin.

Deployable side steps can be added as an optional accessory, if required, so getting in and out of these lorry-like vehicles is made easier.

Formally known as the Special UAE Edition 2021 Range Rover Vogues, these new arrivals are unique to the Emirates. Last summer, though, Range Rover announced another special edition, called the Fifty, to mark a half-century since the brand was first shown to the world in its original, blocky guise.

The Range Rover is now in its fourth generation, and more than one million units have rolled off production lines over the course of its lifetime. The model came about after the company wanted to combine the luxury of a Rover saloon with the off-road capabilities of a Land Rover.

If you fancy one of the new UAE Vogues, it will set you back Dh590,100. They’re available now at Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors.

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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