Dubai CC44 Number Plate Sells for AED 6.72 Million

A Dubai CC44 number plate has become the star of Dubai's latest distinguished plate auction, selling for AED 6.72 million. The plate, CC44, drew the highest bid at the Roads and Transport Authority event held on Saturday 24 October 2026.

The auction was the RTA's 121st open auction of distinguished vehicle number plates. It took place at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, and it brought together buyers who value rare and memorable plate combinations.

In total, the sale raised AED 65.721 million. Sixty plates changed hands, covering two to five digit combinations across ten codes. The Dubai CC44 number plate sale set the tone for the whole event.

Dubai CC44 number plate leads the bidding

The Dubai CC44 number plate CC44 finished at the top of the price list at AED 6.72 million. Reports in Pakistan put that figure at about Rs 506.8 million, which is more than Rs 50 crore.

That conversion comes from reporting of the sale, not a new calculation here. The official figure is the dirham amount.

CC44 is a short, repeated digit combination, and that is part of its appeal. Two digit plates are scarce, and a pair of matching digits is easy to remember. For collectors, that simplicity can matter as much as the car it will sit on.

No buyer was named in the verified reports used here.

What else sold for big money

CC44 was not the only plate to attract a large bid. BB18 sold for AED 6.62 million, only slightly behind the top lot. Reports put that figure at about Rs 497.7 million.

BB80 also performed strongly, selling for AED 5.9 million. It was another two digit plate, and its price shows how much demand there is for short combinations in the BB series.

BB117 sold for AED 1.016 million. That is a three digit plate, and its price was well below the two digit leaders. The gap shows how quickly values can fall as plates get longer.

Together, CC44, BB18 and BB80 brought in AED 19.24 million. The full list covered ten codes: AA, BB, CC, H, U, V, W, X, Y and Z.

How the auction works, and the previous record

The RTA runs both open and online auctions for distinguished plates. The open format brings buyers together in one room, while online sales allow wider participation. Both formats follow the same basic idea: plates are offered openly, and the highest bid wins.

According to the RTA, the aim of these auctions is transparency, neutrality and equal opportunities. In plain terms, the process is meant to be open to all eligible buyers, with no hidden deals. Every bid is made in the open, and the result is clear to everyone present.

That approach matters because distinguished plates can carry strong personal value, matching initials, a birth year or a company name. When demand for one combination is high, an open auction lets the market decide its price.

The Dubai CC44 number plate result should also be read against the previous record sale. The AED 65.721 million total was lower than the record setting open auction in December 2025, which raised AED 109 million for 90 plates.

The December 2025 sale offered 30 more plates, so more lots naturally gave more chances for bids to add up. The lower total is not a sign that interest has faded, since two plates here passed AED 6.6 million.

It would also be wrong to call CC44 a world record. No such claim is made in the verified reports, and this article does not make one. The story here is a strong result at a regular Dubai auction, not a global record.

Why distinguished plates hold their value

Distinguished plates are not about the metal. They are about identity, memory and status. A short plate stands out on the road, and it is hard to copy or confuse with another car.

In Dubai, where car culture is strong, plates have become a visible way to show taste, matching a name, a business or simply a short, clean combination.

Scarcity keeps prices high. There are only so many two digit plates in any series, and they rarely return to auction quickly. That limited supply is a key reason why a Dubai CC44 number plate and BB18 reached such high figures.

The RTA also notes that plates hold symbolic and personal value for owners, which may matter more to the buyer than resale price. Past auction prices, however, do not guarantee the same result at the next sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Dubai CC44 number plate?

A Dubai CC44 number plate is the distinguished vehicle registration plate CC44 issued in Dubai. In the RTA's 121st open auction, it sold for AED 6.72 million, making it the highest priced plate at that sale.

When and where was the auction held?

The auction was held on Saturday 24 October 2026 at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City. It was the RTA's 121st open auction of distinguished vehicle number plates.

How much did the auction raise in total?

The auction raised AED 65.721 million in total from 60 plates. The plates covered two to five digit combinations across ten codes: AA, BB, CC, H, U, V, W, X, Y and Z.

Which plates sold for the highest prices after CC44?

BB18 sold for AED 6.62 million, BB80 sold for AED 5.9 million, and BB117 sold for AED 1.016 million. CC44 remained the top lot at AED 6.72 million.

Was this a record sale?

No, not in total. The previous record setting open auction in December 2025 raised AED 109 million for 90 plates, higher than the AED 65.721 million raised here. This article does not claim a world record for CC44.