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How to get a VIP number plate in the UAE
July 30, 2018 | The National News
What makes a number plate worth millions?
In the Emirates, distinction is in the detail and so the traditional starched kandora is worn with a designer watch and the ubiquitous white Toyota Lexus goes from ordinary to admirable with the right number plate.
Plates keep their value over the years, with investors claiming it is not just about prestige. Many believe it deters aggressive driving, making it a (pricey) investment in road safety.
This has given rise to a trade where plates can fetch more than 30 million dirhams.
The rule of thumb is the lower the number, the higher the status. But picking a good number plate isn’t quite that simple.
Sequenced, repetitive or mirror numbers often trump lower digits. Emirate and series number can also affect value.
In Abu Dhabi, series lower series numbers are preferred unless a number has a special significance. For example, a seven could represent the seven emirates, thereby making it preferable to a four.
