Used cat trees in the UAE typically sell for AED 99 to AED 445 (about $27 to $120). Cat trees are cheap new at the budget end, so second-hand value depends almost entirely on how clean and sturdy it is.
What cat trees 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
- Removable, washable covers
- Larger multi-level designs
What pulls it down
- Shredded sisal and torn carpet
- Small single-post units, which sell for very little
Selling a cat tree 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
- Inspect the sisal posts for shredding
- Clean thoroughly and photograph in daylight
Getting it ready
- Vacuum every platform and the carpet surfaces, and clean out any enclosed bed thoroughly.
- Check the sisal posts for shredding and the platforms for wobble, and tighten every bolt.
Photograph
- The sisal posts close up, showing how much wrap is left
- The platforms and any hammock or enclosed bed, from above
- The base and any wobble point, plus every worn, shredded or stained area
Put in the description
- Overall height and base footprint
- Number of platforms, beds, hammocks and scratching posts
- Whether it dismantles, and whether all fixings are present
Collection. Most tall trees dismantle into sections — take it apart, bag the bolts and tape them to a platform, because reassembly without fixings is genuinely difficult.
Steady all year, with a small lift after Christmas and when people take on new cats in spring. Tall, clean, sturdy trees sell within a week.
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 cat trees.
- Selling a cat tree in Dubai
- Selling a cat tree in Sharjah
- Selling a cat tree in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a cat tree in Al Ain
- Selling a cat tree in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a cat tree 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 posts worn out?
Photograph the sisal. Rewrapping a post is a cheap job many buyers will happily do, but they need to see how much is left.
Do used cat trees sell?
Yes, though for modest sums. Condition and stability matter most, and a genuinely clean tree sells much faster.
Can shredded sisal be repaired?
Rewrapping a post with new sisal rope is inexpensive and makes the tree look considerably better.
More: how to sell a cat tree, what cat trees are worth, or Pet Supplies across the United Arab Emirates.