The basics
Do
- Post only things you own and can hand over.
- Use your own clear, recent photos of the real item.
- Write an honest title, price and description.
- Choose the right category and emirate.
- Mark your listing as sold when it is gone.
- Reply to buyers politely and promptly.
Don't
- Post the same item twice, or copy another listing.
- Put phone numbers, emails, links or social handles in titles or descriptions.
- Use photos taken from other websites.
- Ask buyers to pay a deposit before they see the item.
- Send spam, ads or repeated messages to members.
- Open more than one account.
Posting limits
2 new listings a day
This stops flooding and keeps every listing visible.
10 active listings at a time
Mark items as sold or let them end to make room.
30 days per listing
We remind you before it ends. Renewing takes one click.
Prohibited items
These cannot be listed on ExpatsDeals. If you are not sure, ask us first.
Anything illegal in the UAE
Including items that need a licence you do not have.
Weapons
Firearms, ammunition, knives made for fighting, and similar items.
Drugs and medicines
Illegal drugs, prescription medicines and drug-related items.
Alcohol, tobacco and vapes
Selling these through the site is not allowed.
Fake or stolen goods
Counterfeit brands, replicas sold as genuine, and stolen items.
Documents and visas
Passports, IDs, visas, work permits or any sale of personal data.
Protected animals
Wildlife, protected species and anything made from them.
Gambling and adult content
Betting services, adult items or adult services.
Scams and get-rich offers
Money-making schemes, fake jobs, loans and investment offers.
What happens if rules are broken
- Not approved: we tell you why. You can fix the listing and send it again.
- Removed: listings that break the rules, or get several reports, are taken down.
- Account closed: repeated or serious breaches, such as scams, mean the account is closed.
Seen a listing that breaks these rules? Use the Report button on the listing, or contact us. Looking for tips to stay safe when meeting buyers? Read our safety tips.