UAE residents are turning to second-hand marketplaces in record numbers this festive season, with classifieds platform dubizzle reporting activity across buying and selling categories.
The pattern shows residents are channeling spending into tech upgrades, home furnishings, and lifestyle improvements as the country enters its busiest period for festive preparations and year-end purchases.
iPhones, laptops lead UAE classifieds platform searches this holiday season
iPhones remain the most searched-for items on the platform, accounting for nearly 10 per cent of holiday shopper activity. The devices continue to serve as gift options while demand grows for pre-owned models.
Laptops maintain interest from over a million residents who seek options for work, travel, and cost considerations.
Furniture commands attention beyond electronics. Sofas, beds, cabinets, refrigerators, and dining sets have emerged as priorities as residents prepare homes for gatherings.
Men’s watches have landed among the most-viewed categories, indicating that traditional gifting continues.
Cats available for free adoption have also entered the top-viewed categories, reflecting interest in pet adoption during the festive period.
Dubai residents turn to pre-owned furniture and tech for year-end home upgrades
Sofas and bed sets emerge as the most listed items. The overlap between buying and selling categories indicates a circular economy where residents clear out homes before purchasing replacements.
Home appliances, including cooking ranges, refrigerators, washers, and dryers, saw increases in new listings, suggesting year-end home upgrades and preparation for hosting.
Tech items such as Apple and Samsung smartphones and laptops feature among new listings, reflecting ongoing demand for second-hand electronics and refresh cycles among UAE consumers.
Men’s watches appear among the most-posted items, offering options for gifters.
Electric scooters and hoverboards make the list, reflecting appetite for mobile gadgets as gifts or recreational items.
The data shows consumers are shopping with sustainability in mind. With more activity from verified sellers, trust in the platform continues to grow.
Dubizzle connects users across categories, lifestyles, and needs. The platform drives sustainable buying and selling practices, supporting budget choices and environmentally conscious consumption.
