GTA 6 release time in the UAE
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GTA 6 unlocks on the UAE PlayStation Store at 12:00am GST on Thursday 19 November 2026, which is midnight on Wednesday night (20:00 UTC on 18 Nov). The time is the same in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
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Countdown to unlock: UAE store, 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov +04
In your time zone: 20:00, Wed 18 Nov UTC
UAE unlock times by city
| City / time zone | Unlock (local) |
|---|---|
| Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah (GST) | 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia store (AST) | 11:00pm, Wed 18 Nov |
Reported From the store listing [1] [2]. Rockstar hasn't confirmed an hour.
What to know
The UAE store has English and Arabic listings, and both show the same time. Saudi Arabia has its own store, which unlocks at midnight Riyadh time. That's 1:00am in Dubai.
The UAE unlocks 1.5 hours after India and 3 hours before mainland Europe.
Pre-loading opens on 12 November. At 250 Mbps, the leaked 210 GB PS5 size takes under 2 hours.
Key facts
- Release date: 19 November 2026 Confirmed [1]
- Pre-load: from 12 November 2026 Confirmed
- PS5 download: 210 GB Leaked · Xbox: Unknown (file size details)
Other regions: full GTA 6 unlock table.
FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in the UAE?
12:00am GST on Thursday 19 November 2026 per the UAE PlayStation Store listing. Rockstar has not announced an official hour.
What time does GTA 6 come out in Saudi Arabia?
12:00am AST (Riyadh) on Thursday 19 November 2026, which is 21:00 UTC on 18 November and 1:00am in the UAE.
Can I pre-load GTA 6 in the UAE?
Yes, from 12 November 2026 for digital pre-orders.