Dubai RTA’s 121st open auction offers exclusive two- to five-digit number plates.
Dubai: Looking to give your car a distinctive identity with an exclusive number plate? Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is preparing to auction 60 premium vehicle number plates at its 121st Open Auction.
The auction will take place on October 24 at the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City Hotel, offering motorists an opportunity to bid for sought-after two-, three-, four- and five-digit registration numbers.
Registration is already open through the RTA’s official website and Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira and Al Barsha.
The auction is scheduled to begin at 2pm.
Which premium number plates are available?
According to an RTA press release, the auction will feature a selection of distinctive registration numbers across several plate categories.
Highlights include:
- Plate codes AA, BB, CC, H, U, V, W, X, Y and Z.
- Exclusive two-digit combinations, including BB 80, BB 18 and CC 44.
- A wider range of premium two-, three-, four- and five-digit registration numbers.
How to register and participate in the auction
Motorists interested in bidding must meet the RTA’s participation requirements.
To take part, bidders must:
- Have an active traffic file in Dubai.
- Submit a Dh25,000 security deposit cheque, which is refundable if they do not secure a number plate.
- Pay a non-refundable registration fee of Dh120.
- Pay 5 per cent VAT on the final purchase price if their bid is successful.
Successful bidders must complete payment within 10 working days of the auction date.
Failure to settle the amount within the specified period could result in forfeiture of the security deposit.
How many number plates can you buy?
There is no fixed limit on the number of vehicle registration plates an individual can purchase at the auction.
Participants may bid for and acquire multiple plates, provided they comply with the RTA’s approved auction terms and conditions.
Previous Dubai RTA auction raised Dh109 million
Premium vehicle number plates continue to attract strong interest among collectors and motorists in Dubai.
At the previous auction in December 2025, the RTA recorded total sales of Dh109 million, highlighting demand for distinctive registration numbers.
The upcoming auction will offer another opportunity for motorists and collectors to secure exclusive plates featuring memorable number combinations.
