Brief
Dubai RTA to auction 60 premium vehicle plates on Oct. 24
The auction will take place at the Dubai Hilton Al Habtoor City Hotel, with registration now open.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that its 121st Open Auction will feature 60 exclusive vehicle plate numbers on Oct. 24, according to Gulf News.
What happened
The auction, scheduled for 2 pm at the Dubai Hilton Al Habtoor City Hotel, will offer a mix of two‑, three‑, four‑ and five‑digit plates, including codes such as AA, BB, CC, H, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, and specific numbers like BB 80, BB 18 and CC 44.
What the reports add
The RTA press release states that bidders must have a Dubai traffic file, provide a refundable Dh25,000 security‑deposit cheque and pay a non‑refundable Dh120 fee. Winners will owe a 5 percent VAT plus the plate cost, payable within ten working days to avoid forfeiture of the deposit.
What was said
No direct quotes were included in the Gulf News article.
How it came about
The auction follows a surge in Dubai’s premium plate market, highlighted in Felo’s earlier coverage of escrow services for number‑plate trades and a record 196,000 new vehicle registrations in the first half of 2026.
Key facts
- The RTA will auction 60 exclusive vehicle plate numbers on Oct. 24 at the Dubai Hilton Al Habtoor City Hotel. (gulfnews.com)
- Bidders must have a Dubai traffic file, a refundable Dh25,000 security‑deposit cheque, and pay a non‑refundable Dh120 fee. (gulfnews.com)
- Winning bidders must pay 5 percent VAT and the plate cost within ten working days. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Dubai RTA to Auction 60 Exclusive Vehicle Plate Numbers on October 24”
