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Buying a used car in Dubai

Used cars for sale in Dubai on LicensePlate.ae, from dealers and from private sellers. The budget links and the tables below lead to the current adverts and their asking prices.

Used cars in Dubai by budget

Under AED 20,000 AED 20,000 – 50,000 AED 50,000 – 100,000 AED 100,000 – 200,000 Over AED 200,000

At the lowest budgets expect older cars with high mileage. Budget for an inspection and new tyres on top of the price, and check the service record before anything else.

The most listed cars in Dubai

Model Buying guide
Nissan Patrol Yes — prices by year, what to check
Land Rover Range Rover Yes — prices by year, what to check
Toyota Land Cruiser Yes — prices by year, what to check
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Yes — prices by year, what to check
Jeep Wrangler Yes — prices by year, what to check
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Yes — prices by year, what to check
Land Rover Defender Yes — prices by year, what to check
BMW X5 Yes — prices by year, what to check
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Yes — prices by year, what to check
Jeep Grand Cherokee Yes — prices by year, what to check

Each model page lists every one of those cars across the UAE, and where there is a buying guide it shows the price by model year and what to check on that particular car.

The number is how many of that make are listed in Dubai; the link opens the make's page for the whole UAE.

Dealer or private seller

Seller Cars listed in Dubai
Dealers and showrooms4,523
Private owners1,251

A dealer can usually arrange finance, an inspection report and the transfer for you, and often a warranty. A private owner knows the car's history first-hand, but the checks are yours. Dubai's largest cluster of used-car showrooms is around Ras Al Khor, if you want to see many cars in one afternoon.

Used cars in Dubai on installments

When an advert says the seller can arrange finance, that is the seller's offer, not a bank approval.

Under UAE Central Bank rules, a bank finances at most 80% of a car's value, over at most five years. A "0% down payment" offer therefore does not remove the deposit: it is usually covered another way, built into the price or an insurance and service package. Ask the dealer to show you the total you will pay, not only the monthly figure.

GCC or imported

Adverts say whether a car is GCC specification or imported. A GCC car was built for the heat and its history is easier to check here; an import needs a VIN history report before you pay.

How to buy a used car in Dubai, step by step

1. Check the car. Book a pre-purchase inspection at an RTA-approved testing centre or an independent garage. It costs little against a hidden repair.

2. Check the papers. The chassis number on the registration card (mulkiya) must match the car. Ask whether there is a bank loan on it — a financed car cannot be transferred until the bank releases it — and make sure the traffic fines are paid.

3. Insure it in your name. The transfer needs insurance for the new owner.

4. Transfer, then pay. Do the ownership transfer with the seller through the RTA, and pay when the car is in your name. Never pay a deposit or send money before you have seen the car and the transfer is under way.

Selling a car in Dubai instead?

That has its own page: how selling works here, and a free valuation of your car first.

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Common questions

How much is a used car in Dubai?

The budget links above lead to the current adverts in each price range, and every model page shows asking prices by model year.

Can I buy a used car in Dubai with 0 down payment?

Banks in the UAE finance at most 80% of a car's value, so a "0% down payment" offer covers the deposit another way. Compare the total amount you will pay.

Is it better to buy from a dealer or a private seller in Dubai?

A dealer usually handles finance, inspection and transfer and may give a warranty. With a private sale you deal with the owner directly, and the checks are yours.

What documents do I need to buy a used car in Dubai?

Your Emirates ID and driving licence, insurance in your name, and the seller's registration card. If the car was financed, the bank's release letter.

How do I transfer car ownership in Dubai?

Through the RTA, with the seller, once the car has passed any required test and is insured in your name. Pay when the transfer is done, not before.

Every figure on this page is read from the adverts listed at the moment you load it and refreshes through the day. They are asking prices, not recorded sale prices.