Yes, Grand Theft Auto 6 is likely to be released in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, likely around the global release in late 2026. Grand Theft Auto 5 officially released in the UAE and Saudi Arabia on July 17, 2025.
The reason for the delay in the release of GTA 5 was the mature themes such as violence, drug use, and explicit content of the game, which conflicts with the regional laws.
So, what makes us think that GTA 6 will release in UAE and Saudi Arabia as soon as it releases across the world. There is a great possibility, due to the recent official approval and distribution deal for GTA V in the region.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have recently approved the new 21+ age rating system in the Gulf countries, along with the new distributor paving the way for timely and uncensored release of the future titles.
Take-Two is Rockstar’s parent company which has partnered with the new distributor, a Saudi firm Advanced Initiative Company, to handle the release of the game in the region. Despite the new laws, the users can expect that the gambling features of the game will remain off in the region.
The expected release data of GTA VI is 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S as the Rockstar Games article suggested. Fans residing in UAE and Saudi Arabia are expecting that the game will launch in their region around the same time, potentially on the same day.
So, the fans should remain hopeful that the new laws along with the new distributors will work to ensure smooth release of the game in the GCC region.
You can find Grand Theft Auto 6 to play in the UAE at online retailer stores, including Amazon.ae, Noon, and you can also find them in physical stores. You can also find the games in the digital stores, such as PlayStation store, Rockstar Store/Steam, and Microsoft Store. There are major electronics stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi where you can find the game.
