In this guide
- Start from the day you hand back the keys
- Six weeks out: list the big furniture
- Four weeks out: clothes, bags, shoes and kids' things
- Two weeks out: kitchen, decor and small items
- The final week: drop prices or donate
- Sort your money before you close your bank account
- What things are listed for
- Questions people ask
The short answer
- Work back from the day you hand back the keys: everything must be collected before then.
- List big furniture six weeks out, clothes and kids' things at four, small items at two.
- Keep your UAE bank account open until your last Loop payout has arrived.
Start from the day you hand back the keys
Write down three dates: the day your shipping company collects, the day you hand back the keys, and the day you fly. Everything you sell has to be collected from your home before the key handover, so that is your real deadline.
Then split your home into three piles: ship, sell, and give away. Be strict with the ship pile. Shipping is usually charged by volume, so a cheap bookcase can cost more to move than to buy again.
Six weeks out: list the big furniture
Sofas, beds, wardrobes and dining tables take the longest to sell and the longest to collect, so they go first.
- List everything you will not ship, now, even pieces you are still using. Say in the description when it can be collected.
- Keep the bed and the sofa until late. On Loop, larger furniture is delivered on a day you and the buyer agree, so you can sell early and choose a day close to your move.
- Measure everything. Width, depth and height in centimetres. Buyers in apartments need to know it fits through the door and into the lift.
Read our full guide on how to sell furniture in Dubai for photos, prices and how collection works.
Four weeks out: clothes, bags, shoes and kids' things
Go through wardrobes while you still have time to photograph things properly. Kids' clothes, strollers and high chairs they have outgrown sell well to other families staying in the UAE.
- Photograph in daylight on a plain background, and show labels and any wear.
- Group small items into bundles, such as five baby vests or three summer dresses in one size.
- When something sells, you have up to 48 hours to schedule a pickup, and a courier collects it from your door.
Two weeks out: kitchen, decor and small items
Lamps, mirrors, rugs, kitchen kit and decor are quick to list and quick to collect. Price them to go: at this stage, a sale this week beats a better price next month.
The final week: drop prices or donate
Anything still listed a week before the key handover should be priced to sell or given away. Remember that pickups need someone at home, so do not leave collections for the day you fly.
Sort your money before you close your bank account
Loop pays sellers to a UAE bank account. The buyer's payment is held until the item is delivered and they have had 24 hours to check it, and then it is paid out. Keep your UAE account open until the payment for your last sale has arrived.
What things are listed for
| Item | Typical price | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Sofas 41 listed | AED 990 | AED 500 to 1,500 |
| Beds 40 listed | AED 900 | AED 500 to 1,500 |
| Dining and coffee tables 49 listed | AED 450 | AED 210 to 850 |
| Strollers 17 listed | AED 450 | AED 200 to 1,000 |
| High chairs 15 listed | AED 150 | AED 100 to 325 |
| Women's dresses 1,107 listed | AED 120 | AED 60 to 250 |
Asking prices of live listings on Loop on 1 October 2026. "Typical" is the middle asking price; half of all listings sit inside the "middle half" range. These are asking prices, not final sale prices.
Questions people ask
Can I sell on Loop after I have left the UAE?
No. A courier or helpers collect each item from your UAE address, so everything has to be sold and collected while you are still here.
When do I get paid?
After delivery the buyer has 24 hours to check the item, then the money is paid to your UAE bank account. You keep 100% of your asking price.
Do I have to meet the buyer?
No. The buyer pays in the app and Loop arranges collection from your door. You only need to be home to hand the item over.
