Used cars for sale in UAE: the market right now
CarSwitch has 2,655 used cars listed in UAE today, from AED 6,000 to AED 850,000. That range covers everything from a simple first car to a premium SUV, so start with what you need, not with the average.
The average used car in UAE on CarSwitch costs AED 71,334 and has covered 122,439 km. Use those two numbers as your reality check: a car priced far below the average with low mileage deserves a closer look at its inspection report, and one priced above it should have something to show for it, like newer age, lower mileage or a higher trim.
Price and mileage: what the numbers really tell you
Mileage is the first thing most buyers compare, and in UAE the range is wide. The car with the lowest mileage on CarSwitch has done just 0 km and is priced at AED 150,000. The car with the highest mileage has done 442,569 km and costs AED 13,000.
Mileage is not the whole story. Age, model, trim, accident history and service history all move the price. Two cars with the same mileage can be priced very differently because one was looked after and the other was not. That is why the inspection report matters more than the odometer alone.
How to set a budget for a used car in the UAE
- Pick your ceiling first. Decide the most you will spend, then use the price filter at the top of the page.
- Think monthly as well as total. Many listings show an instalment per month on the card, so you can compare cars on what you would pay each month, not only the sticker price.
- Leave room for the extras. Registration, insurance and a first service come on top of the price of the car.
- Compare like with like. Choose one model and one model year, then compare price and mileage across the cars you see.
How buying a used car works on CarSwitch
- Browse cars and filter by price, mileage, body style, brand or city.
- Open a listing and read the inspection findings before you contact the seller.
- Book a test drive.
- CarSwitch handles the inspection, the bank clearance and the ownership transfer.
Selling your car in the UAE
Thinking of selling instead? The prices you see above are what your car competes with. Get a free valuation first, so you list at a price buyers will actually accept.
What to check before you buy a used car in the UAE
Paint, panels and accident history. Read the bodywork section of the inspection report first. A repaired panel is common and fine when it was done well. Of the 2,284 most recent cars we sold in the UAE, 69% had no accident on record, 30% had a minor one and 13 had a major one. Compare the same model and year, and a car with a minor accident sold for about 7% less than a clean one (340 cars across 51 model-years). That is the discount to expect.
Service history. A steady record across the years beats a burst of stamps just before the sale. Across the UAE, 43% of cars sold had been serviced at the agency, 43% at an independent garage and 10% had no record. Like for like, agency-serviced cars sold for about 13% more than garage-serviced ones. Missing records are more common on older cars: 16% of cars from 2016 or earlier had no history.
Mileage against age. The cars we sold averaged about 55,000 km at 3 years old (model year 2023), 104,000 km at 6 years (2020) and 149,000 km at 10 years (2016). A car well above those numbers for its age has worked harder than most.
Specs. 98% of the cars we sold were GCC spec. A non-GCC car is unusual, so check the spec label, because it affects parts and resale.
Warranty. 23% of the cars we sold still had manufacturer warranty running (524 of 2,284). Ask for the expiry date and check whether it transfers to you.
Air conditioning. Test it at idle, not just while driving. Weak cooling in traffic is a classic local issue.
Finance. Make sure the car is clear of any bank finance before money changes hands.
The UAE city by city
Most of our UAE sales happen in three emirates. Each has its own page with local prices and neighbourhoods.
| City | Cars sold (recent) | Average sale price | Average days to sell |
|---|
| Dubai | 1,703 | AED 59,700 | 37 |
| Abu Dhabi | 426 | AED 59,200 | 38 |
| Sharjah | 155 | AED 49,600 | 46 |
Dubai is three out of four of our UAE sales. We list cars in Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and elsewhere too, but in much smaller numbers.
Frequently asked questions about used cars in the UAE
What happens to the price of a used car in the UAE as it ages?
The steepest drop comes between 5 and 6 years old, from about AED 78,200 to AED 60,400, a fall of nearly a quarter. By 10 years old the average car sold for about AED 36,700. These are averages across models, so compare the exact model you want.
Who buys the used cars sold on CarSwitch in the UAE?
Mostly private buyers: 81% of the cars we sold went to private buyers and 19% to dealers. That means you are competing with other individuals, not just the trade, when a good car appears.
Which used cars sell fastest in the UAE?
Honda Civic and Nissan Kicks (about 19 days), Toyota Prado (24) and Toyota RAV4 (25). The slowest popular models are the Chevrolet Captiva (44 days), Nissan Patrol and Jeep Wrangler (43) and Mazda CX-5 (43). The UAE average is 38 days.
Can I buy a used electric car in the UAE?
Yes, mainly a Tesla. We sold 82 electric cars at an average of about AED 107,900, and 67 of them were Teslas (32 Model 3, 24 Model Y and 11 Model X).
Where in the UAE are most used cars listed?
Dubai has about two out of three of our listings, Abu Dhabi about one in five and Sharjah about one in eleven. The other emirates make up the rest.
Is the listed price negotiable?
Only slightly. Cars we sold went for about 2% below their listed price on average, so listed prices are close to what cars really sell for. Use the recent sold prices on this page to check any car against similar ones.
