GTA 6 release time in the UAE
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 (Nov 19) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
00:00 GST
Thu 19 Nov 2026
UTC+4 · same moment as 20:00 Wed 18 Nov UTC
Time left (your device's time zone)
Launch and pre-load times in the UAE
| Time zone | Launch (PS5 and Xbox) | PS5 pre-load | Xbox pre-load |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE (GST, UTC+4) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 04:00 Tue 10 Nov |
PS5 pre-load opens at midnight local time on Tue 10 Nov. Xbox pre-load opens at 00:00 GMT on Tue 10 Nov, converted above. Boxed copies are a download code, in stores from Thu 12 Nov. You need up to 212 GB free.
GTA 6 in the UAE: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in the UAE?
GTA 6 unlocks at 00:00 GST (midnight) on Thursday 19 November 2026 (Nov 19) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. That's 20:00 Wed 18 Nov UTC.
When does GTA 6 pre-load start in the UAE?
On PS5, pre-load opens at 00:00 GST on Tuesday 10 November 2026 (Nov 10). On Xbox Series X|S it opens at 00:00 GMT, which is 04:00 Tue 10 Nov GST. You need up to 212 GB of free space.
Do PS5 and Xbox unlock at the same time in the UAE?
Yes, for launch. Rockstar says GTA 6 releases at midnight local time in all regions on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Only the pre-load start differs between the two consoles.
Is GTA 6 available in the UAE?
GTA 6 is reported to be available in the UAE with a 21+ rating, after GTA V was cleared there in July 2025.
Source: Rockstar Support: regional pre-load and release times . Times are converted with each time zone's November offset.