Used chest of drawerses in the UAE typically sell for AED 150 to AED 890 (about $40 to $240). Drawer runners are the thing that fails, and buyers open every drawer before they say anything about the price.
What chest of drawerses are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 890 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 756 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 578 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 400 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 222 | 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
- Antique and mid-century pieces
- Original handles and back panel intact
What pulls it down
- Drawers that stick, drop or fall off their runners
- Particleboard construction with sagging bases
Selling a chest of drawers 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.
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
- Pull one out and check the joints at the front corners
- Photograph the top and any water marks honestly
Getting it ready
- Empty every drawer and run each one in and out. Sticking runners can often be fixed with a candle rubbed along the wooden runner.
- Check the drawer bottoms from underneath, which is where thin ply bows or drops out entirely.
Photograph
- All drawers open at staggered depths, showing they run freely
- The inside of one drawer, showing the base and joints
- The top surface at an angle to reveal ring marks, plus any chip, veneer lift or missing handle
Put in the description
- Height, width and depth in centimetres
- Number of drawers, and whether any are lockable or have dividers
- Whether every drawer runs smoothly, and whether handles match and are all present
Collection, and remove the drawers before lifting — an empty carcass is a fraction of the weight and far easier through a doorway. Tell the buyer that in advance so they bring the right vehicle, not the right optimism.
Consistent demand all year with a January and late-summer lift. Solid wood pieces suitable for painting move fastest, often within a week or two.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 890 a buyer pays is the AED 890 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 chest of drawerses.
- Selling a chest of drawers in Dubai
- Selling a chest of drawers in Sharjah
- Selling a chest of drawers in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a chest of drawers in Al Ain
- Selling a chest of drawers in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a chest of drawers 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.
Is it real wood?
State it plainly, and photograph an unfinished edge or the inside of a drawer, which is where the construction is visible and impossible to argue with.
What makes a chest of drawers valuable?
Solid wood with dovetailed drawer joints, and drawers that still run properly. Those two things do most of the pricing.
What do buyers check first?
They open every drawer. Sticking or dropping drawers are the most common complaint, so make sure they run before you photograph.
More: how to sell a chest of drawers, what chest of drawerses are worth, or Furniture across the United Arab Emirates.