Dubai’s open number plate auction inches to AED100 million
Top seller sells for AED8.35 million
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) achieved a historic milestone on April 26, 2025, with its 118th open auction for exclusive Dubai emirate vehicle number plates. The event generated approximately AED100 million, setting a new record for the highest proceeds in Dubai RTA’s auction history.
The top-selling plate was CC 22, which fetched AED8.35 million. It was followed by BB 20 at AED7.52 million, BB 19 at AED6.68 million, AA 707 at AED3.31 million, and AA 222, which closed at AED3.3 million.
These premium plates were among 90 exclusive numbers offered in the auction, which included two, three, four, and five-digit configurations from codes AA, BB, CC, I, J, O, P, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z.
The nominal value of the plates stood at AED16.565 million, but the final tally surged to AED98.83 million, highlighting the strong demand for distinctive vehicle numbers in Dubai.
This record-breaking session underscores the commercial success of Dubai RTA’s auction model, both open and online, rooted in fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity. This model enables enthusiasts to acquire number plates of symbolic and personal significance.
Interested bidders registered through Dubai RTA’s website, the Authority’s app, or by visiting the Authority’s Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, and Al Barsha.
All sales were subject to a 5% VAT. To participate, bidders were required to hold a Dubai traffic file and submit a security deposit cheque of AED25,000 made payable to Dubai’s RTA, along with a non-refundable registration fee of AED120. Payments were also accepted via credit card through the website and mobile app.
Image: A view of the Dubai RTA’s 118th open auction for vehicle number plates held in Dubai emirate on April 26, 2025. Credit: Dubai’s RTA
