
GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) is one of China's fastest-growing automotive brands and has established a genuine foothold in the UAE — offering a lineup that spans compact SUVs, sport sedans, and premium minivans at prices running from AED 74,900 to AED 179,900. The brand competes directly with mainstream Japanese and Korean rivals on specification and price, while positioning its design and in-car technology as genuine differentiators rather than mere talking points.
In the UAE, GAC vehicles are distributed by Al Batha Group, which operates showrooms and service centres across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The brand entered the UAE market in the late 2010s and has expanded its aftersales network steadily since.
GAC's UAE lineup covers three main segments across fifteen models. At the entry level, the Emzoom is the brand's most accessible SUV, starting from AED 74,900 — a compact crossover with turbocharged power and a distinctly sporty design. The Emkoo and Empow serve buyers who want a step up in size or want a sport sedan respectively, with the Empow in particular offering a turbocharged performance feel rare at its price point. Moving into the larger SUV bracket, the GS8 is GAC's flagship off-road-capable seven-seater, available in a hybrid variant for buyers focused on running costs. Topping the range is the M8, a premium minivan that targets the Alphard and Carnival buyer with a genuinely luxurious cabin — reaching up to AED 179,900. The Hyptec SUV rounds out the lineup with an electrified option for buyers ready to move away from combustion power entirely.