Used sunglasses in the UAE typically sell for AED 49 to AED 595 (about $13 to $160). Designer frames hold value reasonably, but the market is full of counterfeits, so anything that proves authenticity is worth including.
What sunglasses are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 593 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 504 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 386 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 267 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 148 | 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
- Lenses free of scratches and delamination
- Model and serial markings legible on the arm
What pulls it down
- Scratched lenses, which are costly to replace
- Counterfeits, which buyers check markings for
Selling sunglasses 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.
The Emirates is a pre-launch market, so this is what a seller here should expect when it opens. The population turns over unusually fast, and that shapes the whole market: relocation sales put nearly-new furniture, appliances and cars on the market at heavy discounts, and the best stock appears in concentrated bursts as people leave. Distances are short and courier coverage is quick and cheap, so postage is rarely the obstacle it is elsewhere. Expect buyers to move fast and to expect a reply the same day.
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
- Hold the lenses to the light at an angle to reveal scratches
- Gather the case, cloth and any paperwork
Getting it ready
- Clean the lenses properly and inspect them at an angle for scratches, which are almost invisible head on.
- Find the model number, colour code and lens width printed on the inside of the arm, and photograph it.
Photograph
- The inside of the arm showing the model number and sizing
- The lenses at an angle in strong light, revealing any scratches
- The case, cloth and any papers included
Put in the description
- Brand, model number and colour code from the arm
- Lens width, bridge and arm length, printed on the inside of the arm
- Whether the case, cleaning cloth and paperwork are included
Small and easy to post, but fragile without a case. If you do not have the original, use a hard box rather than a padded envelope.
Strongly seasonal, peaking April to August. Designer frames sell year round; high-street sunglasses barely sell outside the summer.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 593 a buyer pays is the AED 593 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 sunglasses.
- Selling sunglasses in Dubai
- Selling sunglasses in Sharjah
- Selling sunglasses in Abu Dhabi
- Selling sunglasses in Al Ain
- Selling sunglasses in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell sunglasses 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 they genuine?
Photograph the model number, the etched logo on the lens if there is one, and the arm markings. WishThrift does not verify items, so your photographs are the evidence.
Do designer sunglasses hold value?
Reasonably, especially classic models that stay in production. Fashion-led shapes fall away faster.
How do buyers check sunglasses are genuine?
By the markings inside the arm, the quality of the hinges, and the case and paperwork. Photograph the arm markings clearly.
More: how to sell sunglasses, what sunglasses are worth, or Clothing across the United Arab Emirates.