In Dubai, A City Dominated By Supercars On The Roads, Some People Love License Plates Even More Than The Cars Themselves.

 In Dubai, A City Dominated By Supercars On The Roads, Some People Love License Plates Even More Than The Cars Themselves.

For some, it is a way to show status; for others, it is a lucky number or even a serious investment; and a few collectors are obsessed with creating series of license plates by combining different letters with the same numbers.

One thing is certain: when you see a rare license plate in Dubai, it is absolutely unforgettable.

So, what are the three most expensive license plates in Dubai?

 • P7

Worth 55 million dirhams

At the "Most Prestigious Numbers" charity auction in April 2023, Dubai license plate P7 was sold for an astonishing 55 million dirhams, setting a Guinness World Record.

But this is not just a display of wealth. The proceeds from the auction support Dubai's "One Billion Meals Donation Program," a charity initiative launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Who was the winning bidder? It was Pavel Valeryevich Durov, a French-UAE dual-national businessman and founder of the Telegram app.

 • AA9

Worth 38 million dirhams

In 2021, at the "Most Prestigious Numbers" auction, one of Dubai's most coveted license plates, AA9, appeared. This was the second year of the charity event, and the funds raised were used for the 100 million meals plan initiated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during Ramadan.

This license plate fetched an astonishing price of 38 million dirhams. However, unlike other record-breaking sales, the buyer chose to remain anonymous.

 • DD5

Worth 35 million dirhams

At the "Most Prestigious Numbers" auction held this March at the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, the DD5 license plate officially became the second highest-priced license plate ever sold in Dubai.

The final winner was Mohammed Binghatti, Chairman of the Binghatti Group, who purchased the plate for a staggering 35 million dirhams.

As with previous record-breaking auctions, the proceeds will go to charity—this time supporting the "Father Donation Program" initiated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This initiative aims to honor fathers in the UAE while providing treatment and healthcare services to the poor.