Dubai: 9 Thrift stores where you can shop for less

Thrifting isn’t just good for your wallet, it’s good for the planet. I once bought myself a Dh300 blazer for Dh70 from a thrift shop. You can find plenty of treasure pieces if you have the time to sift through the hangers. Although thrift stores aren’t as popular in the UAE as in North America or Europe, they are starting to grow in popularity.

RETOLD: A big two-floor thirst shop that offers everything from casual clothes and workout gear to some designer pieces. You can even get yourself some amazing high-end shoes, bags and wallets. Give yourself plenty of time to go through the store, as it is home to a lot of items. Retold receives hundreds of new (and nearly-new) pieces every week, so the collection gets updated regularly. Retold is located on Um Suqqeim Road.

THRIFT BAZAAR: Dresses, shirts, shoes and more. They even have leather jackets, puffer jackets and more. Many items still have their original tags on the. You’ll find T-shirts for Dh16 and faux leather jackets for under Dh40. Thrift Bazaar is located at Al Khail Mall in Al Quoz.

BEARLY USED: Bearly Used is a Licensed online thrift shop offering items that have been barely worn. They cater just to women and offer trendy and chic clothes. Their Instagram page highlights exactly which items are available. If you want something, you just comment underneath the photo and it’s on a first comment, first-serve basis.

THRIFT FOR GOOD: The latest thrift store to hit the shopping scene in Dubai. Thrift For Good is located in Golden Mile on the Palm Jumeirah. They offer high quality sustainable second-hand fashion. Great products at affordable prices. In the rustic vintage space, you can scout quality high street and designer pieces for as little as Dhs10.

THE LUXURY CLOSET: This spot is more for higher-end pieces. Get designer items for less. They’ve got feature top tier luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and even Hermes. They also sell Chanel, Cartier, and Rolex - items which generally never go on sale at discounted prices up to 70 per cent off. Each item officially authenticated before being listed on the site. The Luxury closet is located in Al Barsha.

GARDEROBE: Garderobe is both a physical and an online destination for buying and selling pre-loved luxury fashion. Garderobe connects individual sellers of high-quality, authentic, luxury goods with buyers. It offers a unique platform for users to search the region’s pre-loved fashion and acquire luxury items for less than their original price, and for owners of high fashion items to clear space in their wardrobes. It is located on Al Wasl Road in Dubai

FASHION RERUN: Fashion Rerun is an online store selling plenty of second-hand, high-quality and affordable clothing. All the items are carefully curated and checked to meet their quality control process. Their items include women, men, children and even toddlers. And the best part is, they have a clearance section too. Go to their website to shop.

DUBAI CHARITY CENTER: It will admittedly take a lot of digging to find a nice piece here, but a great price is guaranteed. The Dubai Charity Center sells everything you can imagine, from clothes to shoes, books and homeware. And the best part is, all proceeds go to the Dubai Centre for Special Needs. Prices range from Dh5 to Dh20.

HOUSE OF PROSE: This amazing book store is home to some great books for less. You will find everything there from self-help to fiction and even books on how to start a business. In their three Dubai locations - the Dubai Garden Centre, Times Square Center and within Jumeirah Plaza, on Jumeirah Beach Road they have an extensive range of new and second hand books including a large selection of children's' books.