RTA Presents 121st Open Auction of Distinctive Vehicle Plate Numbers
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority invites collectors and enthusiasts to bid on 60 rare plate numbers on 24 October, featuring coveted two-digit selections alongside an array of harmoniously numbered options.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority will present its 121st Open Auction of distinctive vehicle plate numbers on 24 October 2026, offering an exceptional collection of 60 plates spanning two-, three-, four- and five-digit designations. The auction promises to captivate collectors, investors and enthusiasts drawn to the symbolic resonance and enduring value of rare and memorable numbering combinations.
The event will take place at the Dubai Hilton Al Habtoor City Hotel, welcoming prospective bidders from 2:00 pm. A carefully curated selection will showcase distinctive plates from the codes AA, BB, CC, H, U, V, W, X, Y and Z. Among the most sought-after offerings are the exceptional two-digit numbers BB 80, BB 18 and CC 44, representing the pinnacle of exclusivity within the distinctive plate market. The broader collection encompasses an array of harmoniously composed numerals, selected for their elegant symmetry and memorability.
Registration for interested participants commences on 18 October 2026 and continues through the RTA’s website or at Customer Happiness Centres located in Umm Ramool, Deira and Al Barsha. Prospective bidders must maintain an active traffic file within the Emirate of Dubai and provide a security deposit cheque of AED 25,000, which remains refundable should they not succeed in acquiring a plate number. A non-refundable participation fee of AED 120 is also required.
Those securing plate numbers at auction must complete payment within ten working days of the event date. Should payment not be received within this timeframe, the security deposit will be forfeited and the successful bidder will be recorded on the register of non-compliant participants. A value-added tax of 5% applies to all plate sales.
The RTA’s open auction programme continues to exemplify the Authority’s commitment to providing a diverse and sophisticated marketplace for vehicle plate enthusiasts. The distinctive plate market remains a significant attraction for those pursuing both personal expression and investable assets imbued with symbolic significance and enduring appeal.
Source: WAM
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