Used tents in the UAE typically sell for AED 150 to AED 990 (about $40 to $270). Tents look fine folded and fail in the field, so buyers care about waterproofing and poles far more than cosmetic condition.
What tents are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 989 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 840 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 643 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 445 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 247 | 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
- Complete with pegs, guylines and inner
- Recognised outdoor brands with spares available
What pulls it down
- Delaminated or flaking waterproof coating
- Missing inner tents or pegs
Selling a tent 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.
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.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the flysheet coating for flaking on the inside
- Flex every pole section and check the shock cord tension
Getting it ready
- Pitch it in a garden or park. It confirms completeness, reveals damage, and gives you the photograph that sells it.
- Count the poles and pegs against the manual, and check the guy lines are all present.
Photograph
- The interior, showing the sleeping area and any inner compartments
- The poles, pegs and guy lines laid out together
- The seams, groundsheet and any tear, patch or worn zip
Put in the description
- Capacity in persons, and the actual pitched dimensions
- Brand, model and season rating
- Waterproof rating if known, and the condition of seams, zips and groundsheet
Packs small and posts easily, which is unusual for camping gear. Weigh the packed bag before quoting, since family tents are heavier than they look.
Sharply seasonal: April through August, peaking before summer holidays and festivals. A tent listed in November sells slowly and cheaply.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 989 a buyer pays is the AED 989 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 tents.
- Selling a tent in Dubai
- Selling a tent in Sharjah
- Selling a tent in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a tent in Al Ain
- Selling a tent in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a tent 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 still waterproof?
Say when it was last used and whether it kept water out. If the seams need resealing, say so — it is a cheap job buyers accept.
How do I check a used tent before selling?
Pitch it. It is the only way to find cracked poles, perished shock cord and missing pegs, and it lets you photograph it properly.
What is delamination on a tent?
The waterproof coating breaking down into a flaking layer on the inside of the flysheet. Once it goes the tent leaks and is worth little.
More: how to sell a tent, what tents are worth, or Sports & Outdoors across the United Arab Emirates.