How the reservation works
The car is listed under the Vehicles section of Tesla's UAE website with a Reserve Now button. According to Gulf News, buyers can start with a Dh20,000 deposit that is fully refundable, but must pay the remaining Dh190,000 within 10 days. Khaleej Times reports that deposits range from Dh210,000 to Dh1.02 million depending on the version.
Two versions can be reserved. The Performance version is described on Tesla's website as road ready, a two-seater with active aerodynamics and a multi-mode suction system for grip. The Thrust version is billed as race ready. The sources reviewed do not say which deposit applies to which version.
The Rocket and the timeline
A third version, the Rocket, is described by Tesla as air ready and designed to fly. Khaleej Times reports that it cannot be reserved on the website and no deposit amount is listed. Musk has said production will begin in 2028, but Tesla has not set delivery dates.
What This Means for UAE Drivers
A reservation holds a place in the queue, not a delivery slot, so buyers would be tying up at least Dh210,000 for a car due no earlier than 2028. Anyone considering a reservation should read the refund terms on Tesla's UAE site carefully, since the sources describe only the initial Dh20,000 as fully refundable. Tesla has said flying on public roads is not permitted, and any UAE rules for the Rocket have not been announced.
Key Facts
• Tesla opened Roadster reservations on its UAE website about a week after the 15 October unveiling.
• Deposits start at Dh210,000; Khaleej Times reports a range up to Dh1.02 million.
• Gulf News reports a refundable Dh20,000 initial deposit, with Dh190,000 due within 10 days.
• Reservable versions: Performance (road ready) and Thrust (race ready); the flying Rocket cannot be reserved.
• Musk says production starts in 2028; Tesla has not announced delivery dates.
Sources
• Gulf News, "Tesla's Roadster is open for UAE booking. Guess the price?," October 2026
• Khaleej Times, "No delivery date: Tesla's Roadster opens for UAE bookings from Dh210,000," October 2026
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