Used slip dresses in the UAE typically sell for AED 59 to AED 245 (about $16 to $67). Slip dresses live on the quality of the fabric, and silk versus polyester is the whole difference in price.
What slip dresses are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 247 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 210 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 161 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 111 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 62 | 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
- Designer and contemporary labels
- Adjustable straps in good condition
What pulls it down
- Water marks on silk, which are often permanent
- Polyester versions sold as silk
Selling a slip dress 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
- Hang it and check the bias hangs straight
- Inspect the straps and underarms
Getting it ready
- Read the composition label: silk, satin-finish polyester and viscose are very different products.
- Check whether it is lined and hold it to the light to test opacity.
Photograph
- The composition label
- The straps and any adjuster
- The fabric close up, plus any snag, pull or mark
Put in the description
- Fabric composition and whether it is lined
- Bust, waist and shoulder-to-hem length
- Bias cut or straight, and any pulls in the fabric
Extremely light. Fold with tissue — silk and bias cuts crease and snag easily in transit.
Strongest in summer and before the party season. Silk pieces sell year round to a steady audience.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 247 a buyer pays is the AED 247 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 slip dresses.
- Selling a slip dress in Dubai
- Selling a slip dress in Sharjah
- Selling a slip dress in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a slip dress in Al Ain
- Selling a slip dress in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a slip dress 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 see-through?
Hold it to a window. Unlined slips are often sheerer than they appear and it is an easy thing to disclose.
What makes a slip dress valuable?
Silk content, above all. Pure silk holds value strongly; polyester slip dresses sell for very little despite looking similar.
Can water marks be removed from silk?
Often not. Silk marks easily and the damage is frequently permanent, so check carefully before listing.
More: how to sell a slip dress, what slip dresses are worth, or Clothing across the United Arab Emirates.