Average UAE number plate prices by emirate
Number plate prices in the UAE swing wildly with the emirate, number length and pattern. Using a sample of 280 plate listings and sales, here is how prices compare — shown as medians so a handful of trophy plates don't distort the picture.
Median plate price by emirate
Median is a better guide than the average here: a single multi-million-dirham plate would otherwise drag the average up. The range column shows just how wide prices spread within each emirate.
| Emirate | Median price | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | AED 4,250,000 | AED 82,000 – AED 52,200,000 | 29 |
| Dubai | AED 2,400,000 | AED 2,000 – AED 55,000,000 | 133 |
| Sharjah | AED 283,500 | AED 14,900 – AED 18,000,000 | 40 |
| Fujairah | AED 89,000 | AED 12,950 – AED 5,600,000 | 19 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | AED 63,000 | AED 13,400 – AED 8,000,000 | 16 |
| Ajman | AED 55,000 | AED 1 – AED 1,650,000 | 26 |
| Umm Al Quwain | AED 49,900 | AED 9,200 – AED 350,000 | 17 |
How price changes with number length
Length is the single biggest driver of plate value. Shorter numbers are far rarer, so their median price is dramatically higher.
| Number length | Median price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 digits | AED 4,000,000 | 107 |
| 3 digits | AED 560,000 | 47 |
| 4 digits | AED 47,500 | 64 |
| 5+ digits | AED 65,000 | 62 |
How to read these numbers
- Figures are medians from a sample of 280 UAE plate listings and sales — indicative, not official valuations.
- Within every emirate, a short or strongly patterned plate can sell for many times the median.
- For a specific plate, the value checker weighs emirate, code or category, length and pattern together.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a number plate in the UAE? +
Across our sample of 280 UAE plate listings and sales, the median price is about AED 840,000. Prices vary enormously — short, low or strongly patterned plates sell for many times the median, while long ordinary plates sell for far less.
Which emirate has the most expensive number plates? +
In this dataset, Abu Dhabi plates carry the highest median value, followed by Dubai. Dubai and Abu Dhabi generally command the strongest demand.
Are these official plate prices? +
No. These are indicative statistics aggregated from a sample of UAE plate listings and sales, shown as medians to reduce the effect of outliers. Use the value checker for a specific plate, and confirm any deal through official channels.