Are there charity shops in Dubai?

Yes. Thrift for Good runs four stores in Dubai, including one at Times Square Center in Al Quoz and one at Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah, and gives 100% of its profits to children's charity projects.

Where is the best area for vintage shopping in Dubai?

Al Quoz. Digg It, Fashion Rerun, Retold and the La Brocante furniture warehouse are all in the area, so you can visit several in one trip.

When is the next Dubai Flea Market?

It moves between parks and malls, mostly at weekends. Check the events page on dubai-fleamarket.com or their Instagram before you go, as dates and locations change.

Where can I buy preloved designer bags in Dubai?

Luxury consignment stores such as Garderobe on Al Wasl Road, Reem's Closet in Jumeirah Plaza and The Luxury Closet authenticate what they sell.

The Best Thrift and Vintage Shops in Dubai (2026)

Dubai has a reputation for malls and new-season everything, but its secondhand scene has quietly grown up. There are charity shops raising money for children's projects, villa boutiques full of preloved Chanel, graffiti-covered warehouses in Al Quoz stacked with 90s football shirts, and a flea market that has been moving around the city's parks since 2007.

Here is where to go, grouped by what you are looking for. Every place below has a recent web presence, but hours and branches change, so check their site or Instagram before you go.

Charity shops

Thrift for Good

Thrift for Good is the closest thing Dubai has to a British high-street charity shop. It runs four stores, including branches at Times Square Center on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Quoz and at Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah. It sells preloved clothing for women, men and children, along with books, bags and shoes, and says 100% of its profits go to children's charity projects.

Good for: cheap everyday clothes, kids' clothing, books, and the feeling that your money is doing something useful. It is also one of the easiest places to donate a bag of clothes, and you get a small store voucher for doing it.

Everyday preloved and consignment

Retold

Retold calls itself a place for "giving clothes a second chance". Its warehouse store is at Warehouse 11, Red Crescent Compound, 6th Street, Al Quoz, and stocks preloved high-street and designer pieces: bags, shoes, dresses and accessories, with a sale section. Retold has had other branches over the years, including Al Ghurair Centre according to Property Finder, so check the site for the current list.

Good for: mid-range and designer womenswear without the luxury-boutique price tags. You can also sell through them on consignment.

Reem's Closet

Reem's Closet describes itself as Dubai's first luxury consignment store, open since 2008. The main boutique is in Jumeirah Plaza, and it runs a weekend store at the La Brocante warehouse in Al Quoz where prices are lower. It sells designer bags, clothing, shoes, jewellery and watches, and offers a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity of what it sells.

Good for: designer bags at a range of prices, and weekend bargain hunting.

Luxury consignment

Garderobe

Founded in 2010, Garderobe was one of the region's first stores for buying and selling preloved luxury. It is in a villa at 1224 Al Wasl Road, Umm Suqeim 2, and says every item goes through an expert authenticity assessment. Time Out has described it as one of the first vintage clothing shops in the city.

Good for: trying on designer pieces before you buy, and consigning your own.

The Luxury Closet

Founded in Dubai in 2012, The Luxury Closet is mainly an online store, but it has a flagship store in the city. It says all items are authenticated in house by a team of more than 15 experts, with a lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Good for: handbags, watches and jewellery when authenticity is the top priority.

The Closet

The Closet was founded by Emirati entrepreneur Hadir Soliman and has stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well as an online shop. It sells designer bags, jewellery, watches and shoes, and says every item goes through three stages of verification.

Good for: Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags, and anyone shopping in Abu Dhabi.

Vintage

Digg It

Digg It has been going since 2016 and is the vintage shop people mean when they talk about Al Quoz. GQ Middle East described it in 2025 as a "skate-adjacent warehouse" with a graffiti-splashed exterior, selling "80s windbreakers, 90s kits, and Y2K training tops". Expect Carhartt, Dickies, Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Nike and Champion, plus vintage cameras.

Good for: retro sportswear, band tees and workwear.

Fashion Rerun

Fashion Rerun started online and now has a flagship store at Goshi Warehouse City, Unit 12, Al Quoz Industrial 3, plus a location in Satwa for thrift. It sells curated vintage, Y2K pieces, streetwear and collectible jerseys for men and women.

Good for: Y2K and retro pieces, denim and jackets.

La Brocante

Not clothes, but too good to leave out. La Brocante is an Al Quoz warehouse of high-end, vintage and upcycled secondhand furniture, set up by Natasha Fownes at the end of 2020. It hosts regular weekend pop-ups, and Reem's Closet's weekend store is there too. Check their Instagram before you go.

Good for: statement furniture, lamps and decor for a new flat.

Markets

Dubai Flea Market

Running since 2007, Dubai Flea Market calls itself the UAE's largest platform for preloved items. It moves around the city, with indoor markets in malls and outdoor markets in parks once the weather cools. Its events page lists markets in October 2026 at Reef Mall in Deira, Al Hanna Center in Satwa, Festival Plaza, and a Halloween edition at Al Barsha Pond Park. Entry is free.

Some tables are reserved for households clearing out their own things, which is where the best bargains tend to be. You can also book a stall yourself if you have a cupboard to empty.

Good for: everything. Clothes, toys, books, homeware and the occasional real find.

The Urban Market

Urban Market Concept runs pop-up markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with independent sellers, vintage curators and food. GQ Middle East called it "amongst Dubai's leading thrift pop-ups". Its most recent listed market was at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi in September 2026, with tickets at Dh15. Dates move around, so follow them for the next one.

Good for: a weekend afternoon out with vintage racks and music.

Or browse preloved online

Not everything worth having makes it to a shop. Dubizzle and Facebook Marketplace are still where a lot of the city's furniture and electronics change hands. For clothes, newer options include Reloved, which launched in Dubai in November 2024, and Khaznati, a UAE preloved marketplace app where a courier collects from the seller's door, so you can buy from someone across the country.

Tips for thrifting in Dubai

Plan an Al Quoz loop. Retold, Digg It, Fashion Rerun and La Brocante are all in the area. Set aside an afternoon and drive between them.
Check Instagram before you go. Small shops change hours, move units and close for stock drops. Their social accounts are usually more up to date than map listings.
Go early to markets. Good pieces tend to go quickly once the doors open.
Bring some cash in case a market seller does not take cards.
Try things on. Vintage sizing varies a lot by decade and brand. Measure a piece you love at home and bring a tape measure.
Check the condition. Look at seams, zips, armpits and hems in good light before you pay.
For designer pieces, buy where it is authenticated. The luxury stores above check and guarantee their stock. At a flea market, you are on your own.
Donate while you are there. Bring a bag for Thrift for Good and leave with a voucher. Our guide to donating clothes in the UAE lists other options.

Dubai's secondhand scene is spread out, and a lot of the best of it is tucked into industrial warehouses. Once you know where to look, though, it is one of the more rewarding ways to shop in the city.

Quick answers

Are there charity shops in Dubai?: Yes. Thrift for Good runs four stores in Dubai, including one at Times Square Center in Al Quoz and one at Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah, and gives 100% of its profits to children's charity projects.
Where is the best area for vintage shopping in Dubai?: Al Quoz. Digg It, Fashion Rerun, Retold and the La Brocante furniture warehouse are all in the area, so you can visit several in one trip.
When is the next Dubai Flea Market?: It moves between parks and malls, mostly at weekends. Check the events page on dubai-fleamarket.com or their Instagram before you go, as dates and locations change.
Where can I buy preloved designer bags in Dubai?: Luxury consignment stores such as Garderobe on Al Wasl Road, Reem's Closet in Jumeirah Plaza and The Luxury Closet authenticate what they sell.