Used board games in the UAE typically sell for AED 25 to AED 200 (about $7 to $54). Board games hold value surprisingly well when complete, and a single missing component can cut the price sharply.
What board games are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 198 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 168 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 129 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 89 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 49 | 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
- Boxes with sharp corners and no crushing
- Unpunched components on collectable editions
What pulls it down
- Missing pieces, which buyers verify against the component list
- Mass-market titles still widely in print
Selling board games 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.
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.
Working out what yours is worth
- Photograph the box corners and the board laid flat
- Search sold listings for that exact edition
Sell your Board Games 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
- Open the box and count every component against the contents list in the rules. State any shortfall exactly.
- Check the box corners and the board hinge, which is where age shows and where damp damage appears first.
Photograph
- All the components laid out together on a plain surface
- The board opened flat, showing the hinge and any wear
- The rulebook, plus the box corners and any tear, water mark or repair
Put in the description
- Exact title and edition or printing year
- Whether it is complete, and precisely what is missing if not
- Whether any expansion content is included
Boxes are light but bulky and corners crush in transit, so pack in an outer box rather than a bag. Collection works well for heavy bundles of several games.
Rises sharply from October to December and again in January. Out-of-print hobby titles sell quickly at any time of year; mass-market family games are seasonal and cheap.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 198 a buyer pays is the AED 198 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 board games.
- Selling board games in Dubai
- Selling board games in Sharjah
- Selling board games in Abu Dhabi
- Selling board games in Al Ain
- Selling board games in Ajman
- Selling board games in Ras Al Khaimah
- Selling board games in Fujairah
- Selling board games in Umm Al Quwain
- Selling board games in Kalba
- Selling board games in Khor Fakkan
- Selling board games in Dibba Al-Fujairah
- Selling board games in Madinat Zayed
- Selling board games in Ruwais
- Selling board games in Ghayathi
Common questions
Where can I sell board games 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.
Which edition is it?
Photograph the back of the box, where the printing year and publisher are almost always shown.
Do board games hold their value?
Better than most toys, particularly out-of-print and limited editions. Completeness matters more than anything else.
What if a few pieces are missing?
Say exactly which. Some buyers will accept it at a lower price, but discovering it later almost always means a return.
More: how to sell board games, what board games are worth, or Toys & Games across the United Arab Emirates.