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The 118th open auction for exclusive vehicle number plates, hosted by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday evening, 26th April 2025, set a new all-time record, generating about AED 100 million in proceeds, the highest ever achieved in RTA number plate auction history.

Topping the bids was plate (CC 22), which fetched AED 8.35 million, followed by (BB 20), sold for AED 7.52 million, (BB 19), which brought in AED 6.68 million, (AA 707), exchanged for AED 3.31 million, and (AA 222), closing at AED 3.3 million.

Held at Grand Hyatt Dubai, the auction showcased 90 exclusive vehicle number plates in two, three, four, and five-digit configurations from codes AA, BB, CC, I, J, O, P, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z. Headline numbers included the super plates CC22, BB19, and BB20. While the nominal value of the plates stood at AED 16.565 million, the final tally surged to AED 98.83 million.

This record-breaking session underscores the sustained success of RTA’s auction model, both open and online, rooted in fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, enabling enthusiasts to acquire number plates of symbolic and personal significance.

Interested bidders registered through RTA’s website, the RTA app, or by visiting 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 AED 25,000 made payable to RTA, along with a non-refundable registration fee of AED 120. Payments were also accepted via credit card through the website and mobile app.