Dubai RTA’s premium number plate auction is back: 300 chances to own a coveted plate

Will You Bid on Dubai’s Most Exclusive Number Plates? 300 Up for Grabs in February 2026!

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to launch its 82nd online auction of premium vehicle number plates, giving residents a chance to secure some of the city’s most distinctive registration numbers, ranging from 2-digit classics to 5-digit modern combinations, in a seven-day digital bidding event starting February 09, 2026. The auction opens as part of Dubai’s long-running tradition of celebrating car culture, personal expression and prestige on the emirate’s roads.

What’s happening in Dubai: Dates, registration and details

Dubai’s RTA has announced that 300 premium number plates will be offered in the 82nd online auction, featuring 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-digit combinations suitable for private cars, classic vehicles and motorcycles. The plates will bear codes across a wide alphabet range including H, I, K, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, making for a varied selection of potential combinations to suit buyers’ tastes and budgets.Registration opened on Monday, February 02, 2026 and bidding begins a week later on Monday, February 09. The auction will remain open for seven days only. All sales are subject to a 5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) and participation is open to residents who hold an active traffic file in Dubai.