These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

Custom License Plates are a Display of Wealth

Believe it or not, selling license plates is a multi-billion dollar industry in Dubai. A fair deal of unique license plates can go for over $10 million, but single-digit license plates can go for over $1 billion. License plates are a symbol of power, status, and prestige, so they are highly coveted by the upper class. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.