Used wardrobes in the UAE typically sell for AED 245 to AED 1,500 (about $67 to $405). Wardrobes are bulky and most modern ones cannot be moved twice, so the practical question of dismantling shapes the price.
What wardrobes are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 1,483 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 1,260 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 964 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 667 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 371 | 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
- Intact hanging rails, shelves and working doors
- Original keys for lockable pieces
What pulls it down
- Particleboard construction that will not survive dismantling
- Very large single-piece units that will not fit through doors
Selling a wardrobe in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
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.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Working out what yours is worth
- Confirm whether it dismantles and whether you have the fittings
- Open and close every door to check the hang
Getting it ready
- Measure the external height, width and depth, and the internal hanging height, which is what buyers actually need.
- Check whether it dismantles and whether you have the fittings. A flat-pack wardrobe that has been built once often will not survive a second build — say so if that is the case.
Photograph
- Doors open, showing the hanging space, shelves and rail
- The top and sides, showing any scuffs or water damage
- Any damage to the base, feet or runners
Put in the description
- External height, width and depth in centimetres
- Internal hanging height, and how many rails and shelves
- Whether it dismantles, and whether the fittings are included
Collection only and genuinely heavy. Be explicit about which floor it is on, whether there are stairs and whether it is already dismantled, so the buyer arrives with the right vehicle and enough hands.
Peaks in spring and summer with house moves. Solid wood pieces sell well all year; flat-pack units are abundant and often sell only at low prices or free collection.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 1,483 a buyer pays is the AED 1,483 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 wardrobes.
- Selling a wardrobe in Dubai
- Selling a wardrobe in Sharjah
- Selling a wardrobe in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a wardrobe in Al Ain
- Selling a wardrobe in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a wardrobe 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.
What is the internal hanging height?
Measure it. It is the dimension that decides whether long coats and dresses fit, and almost no listing includes it.
Are used wardrobes worth much?
Solid wood and antique pieces sell reasonably. Modern particleboard wardrobes are worth little, mainly because they rarely survive being taken apart.
Does it matter whether a wardrobe dismantles?
It matters enormously. A wardrobe that cannot come apart may not leave the room, which rules out most buyers.
More: how to sell a wardrobe, what wardrobes are worth, or Furniture across the United Arab Emirates.