Used bomber jackets in the UAE typically sell for AED 99 to AED 445 (about $27 to $120). Bombers span military surplus, designer pieces and high-street copies, and which one you have sets the whole price.
What bomber jackets are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 445 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 378 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 289 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 200 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 111 | 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 ribbing at cuffs, collar and hem
- Working original zips
What pulls it down
- Stretched ribbing that no longer recovers
- High-street copies of military patterns
Selling a bomber jacket 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.
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
- Stretch the cuffs and hem to test recovery
- Work the main zip fully
Getting it ready
- Check the ribbed cuffs, collar and hem for stretch or loss of elastic, which is where bombers age first.
- Test the main zip along its full length, since a two-way zip that has lost a tooth is a real deduction.
Photograph
- The ribbed cuffs and hem close up, showing elasticity
- The inner label with brand, size and composition
- The lining and any tear, pull or stain
Put in the description
- Outer material and lining composition
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Whether the zip is one-way or two-way and runs cleanly
Light and easy to post, and folds small. A mailing bag is fine unless it is leather, which is worth boxing.
Strongest from September to November and again in early spring. Nylon bombers sell year round; wool and leather ones follow the cold.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 445 a buyer pays is the AED 445 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 bomber jackets.
- Selling a bomber jacket in Dubai
- Selling a bomber jacket in Sharjah
- Selling a bomber jacket in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a bomber jacket in Al Ain
- Selling a bomber jacket in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a bomber jacket 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 are the measurements?
Give pit-to-pit and length. Bombers are cut boxy and label sizes vary hugely between brands and eras.
Are bomber jackets worth selling?
Genuine military surplus and designer pieces sell well. High-street copies sell for modest sums.
What is a contract label?
A label on genuine military garments showing the contract and specification. It is the strongest evidence a jacket is real issue.
More: how to sell a bomber jacket, what bomber jackets are worth, or Clothing across the United Arab Emirates.