UAE Used-Car Market Report — August 2026
Used-car prices in UAE eased 1.0% over the past month across 4,049 matched cohorts — plus supply, what's selling and where the cheapest prices are.
Used-car prices in UAE eased over the past month. Comparing the same cars month-on-month across 4,049 matched model-year cohorts, the typical asking price eased 1.0% between 27 July 2026 and 26 August 2026 — a easing market tilting slightly toward buyers.
Toyota leads supply by a clear margin with about 14,367 listings (18.2% of active listings), ahead of Mercedes-Benz at roughly 7,616. Most listings are SUVs, about 45.6% of the market, then sedans.
When the same car appears on more than one marketplace, Dubizzle posted the lowest price in 63.6% of the 4,736 cars it competed on, ahead of DubiCars (42.4%) — so cross-checking a few sources before you buy still pays.
On liquidity, the typical listing lasts about 7 days before it sells or is pulled from its source, against 79,077 active right now; to date we've confirmed roughly 132 listings gone from source (sold or pulled).
Zooming in on the last few days, BMW 2 Series firmed up while Alfa Romeo Stelvio softened the most — the movers tables below have the full picture.
What's moving recently
Per-model price momentum over the last 7 days (models with 40+ active listings).
| Model | Change | Active listings |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 2 Series | +8.55% | 103 |
| Hyundai Staria | +5.73% | 109 |
| Infiniti Q50 | +4.97% | 106 |
| Ford Bronco | +4.47% | 96 |
| Audi RS Q8 | +4.13% | 48 |
| Ford Focus | +4.09% | 62 |
| Model | Change | Active listings |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | -6.62% | 75 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | -5.19% | 70 |
| Nissan Navara | -5.17% | 122 |
| Ferrari Roma | -4.82% | 50 |
| Lexus LS 430 | -4.68% | 46 |
| Jaguar F Pace | -4.21% | 101 |
Most-listed brands
Active listings per brand and its share of total supply.
| Brand | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 14,367 | 18.2% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 7,616 | 9.6% |
| Nissan | 6,440 | 8.1% |
| BMW | 3,690 | 4.7% |
| Mitsubishi | 3,116 | 3.9% |
| Land Rover | 2,980 | 3.8% |
| Ford | 2,888 | 3.7% |
| Lexus | 2,449 | 3.1% |
| Hyundai | 2,411 | 3% |
| Kia | 2,210 | 2.8% |
Body-type mix
Where the lowest price is
How often each marketplace had the lowest price when the same car appeared on more than one source.
| Marketplace | Lowest-price rate | Cars compared |
|---|---|---|
| Dubizzle | 63.6% | 4,736 |
| DubiCars | 42.4% | 3,999 |
| YallaMotor | 34% | 2,826 |
| YallaMotor (New Cars) | 29.4% | 299 |
| Kavak | 20.9% | 446 |
| OneClickDrive | 20.7% | 3,507 |
Methodology
From our own historical price panel: we snapshot the median price and listing count for each model-year cohort daily across several UAE marketplaces, then compare the same cohorts month-on-month. Every figure comes from our aggregated listings, not estimates. As of 26 August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are used-car prices in UAE going up or down?
Over the month ending 26 August 2026, the typical price for the same car eased 1.0% across 4,049 matched model-year cohorts. It's a monthly read, refreshed with each report.
Which car brand has the most used listings in UAE?
Toyota is the most-listed brand with about 14,367 listings (18.2% of active listings), in a market led by SUVs.
Where can I find the cheapest used-car prices in UAE?
Across 4,736 cars listed on more than one marketplace, Dubizzle had the lowest price 63.6% of the time — but no single source always wins, so compare marketplaces per car.
How long does it take to sell a used car in UAE?
The typical listing lasts about 7 days before it sells or is pulled from its source. To date we've confirmed roughly 132 listings gone.