During the first half of 2011, Audi Middle East moved 3,725 vehicles across 12 Middle East markets, representing an increase of 18.4% over the same period a year ago. The UAE remained the the largest market for the German premium car manufacturer with 1,531 cars delivered to customers and a growth of 29.6 percent over 2010. The second largest market is Saudi Arabia with 681 units sold and an increase of 22.7 percent.

Growth for Audi Middle East was fuelled primarily through the launches of the new Audi A1, A7 as well as A8 L, which was launched at the end of 2010. The oil rich continent seemed to favor large automobile, and the top sales models are the Audi Q7, A8 L and Q5. Well, this should not come as a surprise in a place where oil is cheaper than water.