Used cots in the UAE typically sell for AED 200 to AED 990 (about $54 to $270). Cots are safety equipment with a long usable life, so buyers check standards and fittings before they look at condition.
What cots are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 989 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 840 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 643 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 445 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 247 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Solid wood construction with no splits
- Adjustable base heights working properly
What pulls it down
- Missing fittings, which make reassembly impossible
- Drop-side designs, which are no longer recommended
Selling a cot in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
The UAE has an unusually active second-hand market driven by how often people arrive and leave — relocation sales mean good-quality items turn over quickly and often at well below their age.
Domestic courier coverage is quick and cheap by international standards, and most of the population is within a short drive of everyone else.
The Emirates is a pre-launch market, so this is what a seller here should expect when it opens. The population turns over unusually fast, and that shapes the whole market: relocation sales put nearly-new furniture, appliances and cars on the market at heavy discounts, and the best stock appears in concentrated bursts as people leave. Distances are short and courier coverage is quick and cheap, so postage is rarely the obstacle it is elsewhere. Expect buyers to move fast and to expect a reply the same day.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the bar spacing and safety label
- Inspect the top rails for bite damage and splinters
Sell your Cot in the UAE
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
Getting it ready
- Find or download the assembly instructions, and gather every bolt, allen key and fixing. A cot missing fixings is close to unsellable.
- Check the mattress base and the slats for cracks, and confirm the drop-side or height adjustment still locks properly.
Photograph
- The fixings, allen key and instructions laid out together
- The mattress base and slats from above
- Any chew marks on the rails, which are extremely common and should be shown rather than hidden
Put in the description
- Cot or cot bed, and the mattress size in centimetres
- Whether a mattress is included, and its age and condition
- Material, and whether the height adjusts or a side drops
Dismantle it before collection if you can, and keep the fixings in a labelled bag taped to a rail. That single step makes the handover smooth and is the sort of thing buyers remember when they rate you.
Steady all year. Cot beds sell faster than plain cots because they last longer, and solid wood outsells board.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 989 a buyer pays is the AED 989 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Arab Emirates with their own page for cots.
- Selling a cot in Dubai
- Selling a cot in Sharjah
- Selling a cot in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a cot in Al Ain
- Selling a cot in Ajman
- Selling a cot in Ras Al Khaimah
- Selling a cot in Fujairah
- Selling a cot in Umm Al Quwain
- Selling a cot in Kalba
- Selling a cot in Khor Fakkan
- Selling a cot in Dibba Al-Fujairah
- Selling a cot in Madinat Zayed
- Selling a cot in Ruwais
- Selling a cot in Ghayathi
Common questions
Where can I sell a cot in the UAE?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Is the mattress included?
Say so either way. Many buyers prefer to buy a new mattress regardless, so a cot without one is not a problem when stated up front.
Is it safe to buy a second-hand cot?
Generally yes, provided it meets current standards, has all its fittings and the structure is sound. Check the bar spacing and the safety label.
Why do missing fittings matter so much?
Cot bolts are model-specific and structural. Without them the cot cannot be rebuilt safely, which makes it unsellable.
More: how to sell a cot, what cots are worth, or Baby & Kids across the United Arab Emirates.