Used TV units in the UAE typically sell for AED 125 to AED 690 (about $34 to $190). TV units sell steadily but cheaply, so material and cable management are what separate one listing from another.
What TV units are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 692 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 588 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 450 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 311 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 173 | 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
- Working drawers and doors
- Sizes suited to common television widths
What pulls it down
- Sagging particleboard shelves
- Very large units suiting few rooms
Selling a TV unit 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.
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
- Measure the width and state the maximum TV size
- Check every door and drawer
Getting it ready
- Clear it out and clean the top, then check the cable routing holes at the back are intact.
- Test drawers and doors, and check any glass shelf for chips at the corners.
Photograph
- The top with a tape measure across it showing the usable width
- The back, showing cable holes and whether the rear is open or panelled
- Inside any cupboard or drawer, plus every scratch, chip or mark
Put in the description
- Width, depth and height in centimetres, and the usable top width between any raised edges
- Maximum TV size or weight it is designed for, if the label or manual states it
- Whether the back is open for cables, and whether it is a corner or straight unit
Collection. Most units fit in an estate car or small van, so give the boxed or assembled dimensions and say whether it dismantles, which decides the vehicle they need to bring.
Steady, with a lift around major sporting events and Christmas when televisions get replaced. Wide units in neutral finishes sell within a couple of weeks.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 692 a buyer pays is the AED 692 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 TV units.
- Selling a TV unit in Dubai
- Selling a TV unit in Sharjah
- Selling a TV unit in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a TV unit in Al Ain
- Selling a TV unit in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a TV unit 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 the back open for cables?
Photograph the rear. Buyers with a wall of equipment care about this more than about the finish, and it is almost never shown.
How should I describe a TV unit?
By width and maximum television size it supports. That is the practical question buyers have and it is often missing from listings.
Do glass shelves matter?
They look good but chip easily. Check every edge, since a chipped glass shelf is both a safety and value issue.
More: how to sell a TV unit, what TV units are worth, or Furniture across the United Arab Emirates.