Business Desk 
Sep 18, 2025
An image of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority team at the 42nd edition of GITEX 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. — RTA
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has confirmed the return of its popular auction of premium licence plates, giving car lovers and collectors the opportunity to bid on some of the rarest number plates in the emirate.
This in-person auction will be conducted on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai with 90 exclusive plates available across two-, three-, four- and five-digit combinations. Available categories include AA, BB, K, L, M, N, P, Q, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z.
Some of the most awaited plates in auction will likely be BB 88 and BB 777, which typically generate very competitive bidding.
In the past people have paid extraordinary amounts of money for Dubai's rare licence plates. In 2024 licence plate AA16 sold for AED 7.32 million, and AA999 sold for AED 4.05 million.
RTA Dubai registration and participation details
Registration opens: Monday, September 22, 2025
Where to register: RTA website or Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, and Al Barsha
Requirements:
- Valid Dubai traffic file
- Dh25,000 security deposit cheque (payable to RTA)
- Dh120 non-refundable registration fee
Payment methods: RTA centres or online via credit card
Event time: Auction starts at 4:30pm
Seating for the event will be limited to registered participants, so early registration is recommended to secure a spot.
