Used activewear sets in the UAE typically sell for AED 74 to AED 270 (about $20 to $74). Activewear is heavily supplied second hand, so brand and fabric integrity are what separate a sale from a listing that sits.
What activewear sets are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 272 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 231 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 177 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 122 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 68 | 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 waistbands with working elastic
- Complete matching sets
What pulls it down
- Pilling between the thighs, very common
- Unbranded sets, which sell for very little
Selling an activewear set 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.
Trading is not open in the Emirates yet, so treat this as a reference page: the pricing and the checks below hold, but the listings will appear once sellers here start posting.
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
- Inspect the inner thigh area for pilling
- Confirm both pieces match in size and colour
Getting it ready
- Check the top and bottoms are genuinely matching, same brand line and same colour batch.
- Test the fabric for opacity when stretched, and check the waistband and seams.
Photograph
- The fabric stretched over a hand, showing opacity
- Both size and composition labels
- Seams, waistband and any pill, mark or pull
Put in the description
- Brand and specific product line
- Sizes of both pieces, stated separately
- Any pilling on the inner thigh, and seam condition
Light and cheap to post. Wash both pieces before sending and say so — on used activewear that single sentence resolves the buyer’s main hesitation, and it costs you nothing but a wash cycle.
Steady with a strong January lift and a spring bump. Recognised activewear brands sell within days.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 272 a buyer pays is the AED 272 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 activewear sets.
Common questions
Where can I sell an activewear set 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.
Are the leggings squat-proof?
Stretch the fabric over your hand and photograph. It is the defining question for used activewear.
Does used activewear sell?
Recognised brands sell well; unbranded sets sell for very little. Fabric condition matters more than in most clothing.
How do I check if leggings have gone sheer?
Stretch the fabric over your hand against the light. If you can see through, buyers will notice too and should be told.
More: how to sell an activewear set, what activewear sets are worth, or Clothing across the United Arab Emirates.