For the affluent, extravagance knows no bounds. A fresh example of this was witnessed in Dubai. In the ‘The Most Noble Numbers’ charity auction, an exceptional bid was placed for a unique number. This unique number contains the digit ‘7’ seven times. The fancy number is 058-7777777. According to Gulf Times, there was fierce bidding for this number, and it sold for AED 3,200,000 (approximately 7.25 crore rupees).

Auction of 21 Exclusive Mobile Numbers

As per reports, to support the Dh1 billion Madares and Endowment campaign initiated by the Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a total of 10 fancy car number plates and 21 exclusive mobile numbers were auctioned. Bidders engaged in intense competition for numbers featuring the series ‘7’.

Bidding Started from 22 Lakhs

According to Gulf Times, bidding for this unique number started from AED 100,000 (approximately 22 lakhs rupees), and within a few seconds, it gained considerable momentum. Similarly, there was strong competition among bidders for other numbers with ‘7’. Another unique number, 054-5555555, was purchased at a hefty price of AED 2.875 million in the auction.

Sale of Car Number Plates Worth 65 Crore Rupees

This auction raised a total of AED 38.095 million (approximately 86 crore rupees) and more. The sale of car number plates amounted to AED 29 million (approximately 65 crore rupees). Additionally, telecom companies Etisalat and du fetched AED 4.135 million (approximately 9 crore rupees) and AED 4.935 million (approximately 11 crore rupees) respectively from their special numbers. It’s worth noting that last year, Dubai number plates made headlines when the plate ‘P7’ was sold for 55 million AED (approximately 124 crore rupees).