Used wetsuits in the UAE typically sell for AED 150 to AED 740 (about $40 to $200). Wetsuits are judged on neoprene flexibility and seam condition, and both degrade whether the suit is used or stored.
What wetsuits are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 741 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 630 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 482 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 334 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 185 | 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 zips with no corrosion
- Recognised surf and dive brands
What pulls it down
- Stiff, perished neoprene from age or sun
- Persistent odour from poor rinsing
Selling a wetsuit 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.
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
- Turn it inside out and inspect every seam
- Work the zip fully
Getting it ready
- Note the thickness in millimetres and the size, and whether the suit is summer or winter spec.
- Check every seam for splitting, the zip for full travel, and the neck, wrist and ankle seals for perishing.
Photograph
- The zip and its full travel
- The seams at knees, shoulders and crotch
- The seals at neck, wrists and ankles, plus any tear or perishing
Put in the description
- Thickness in millimetres, stated as body/limb
- Size and the maker’s own sizing convention
- Seam and seal condition, and any tear, delamination or perishing
Heavy for its size when folded, so weigh before quoting. Fold rather than roll tightly, and make sure it is bone dry before it goes in a bag.
April through September for summer suits, with winter suits selling into autumn. Off-season listings sell slowly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 741 a buyer pays is the AED 741 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 wetsuits.
- Selling a wetsuit in Dubai
- Selling a wetsuit in Sharjah
- Selling a wetsuit in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a wetsuit in Al Ain
- Selling a wetsuit in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a wetsuit 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.
Does it smell?
Rinse it, dry it fully and be honest. A wetsuit that was stored damp keeps the smell and it is the standard complaint in this category.
How long does a wetsuit last?
Neoprene degrades with age and sun whether used or not. A stiff suit has lost its insulation and flexibility regardless of how it looks.
Where do wetsuits split?
Under the arms and at the crotch, where the stretch is greatest. Turn it inside out to check properly.
More: how to sell a wetsuit, what wetsuits are worth, or Sports & Outdoors across the United Arab Emirates.