Dubizzle helps save 50% cost on furniture shopping

Over the past 10 years, dubizzle has cemented itself as the place to look when in search of pre-loved items - from properties and cars, to furniture and electronics.

Moving into a new apartment can be a daunting experience, especially when the time comes for you to dig into your wallet for furniture shopping.
Many residents, who opted for an unfurnished flat, fully expect to rack up massive bills when purchasing their essential home items. However, it is possible for residents to save up to 50 per cent of their original allocated funds by choosing to acquire several of their appliances and furniture items as pre-owned units, rather than brand new from a store or showroom.
One of the easiest ways to save on buying essentials is by visiting the sales section on sites such as dubizzle. According to the classifieds platform, essential items when furnishing a studio flat on average include a two-seater couch, dining table with two chairs, flat screen 40-inch TV, queen size bed, side table, TV table, PlayStaion 4, coffee table, small rug, curtains, microwave, small fridge, bean bag, popcorn maker, remote control holder, trash bin, coffee maker, long mirror, a kettle, and a cooking range.
By calculating the average costs of home essentials listed on dubizzle over the past year, the platform revealed that furnishing a studio flat through the items listed on dubizzle would save residents up to 40 per cent, as compared to purchasing similar brand-new items from well-known furniture stores such as Ikea and Home Centre.
Similarly, parents furnishing a baby room would need to purchase a crib, baby monitor, ceiling toys, stuffed animal toys, changing table, stroller, and baby walker. Dubizzle has revealed that the parents can save up to 42 per cent by purchasing these items on its portal. The average price of items bought on dubizzle over the past year is Dh5,930, while the original price of similar items equates to roughly Dh10,000.
"Dubizzle prides itself for being the companion of the person from the moment they step foot in the UAE until they leave," said Razan Al Masri, items for sale product marketing manager at dubizzle. "In addition to products, dubizzle also has extensive listings for services, from movers to painters, as well as property, jobs and motors to support residents with their relocation needs, reinforcing our position as a one-stop platform for anyone moving to, from or within the UAE."
"When buying and selling second-hand items on dubizzle, users have access to a variety of products at a wide range of price points. The entire process actively involves the community in a more sustainable way of living, by reusing pre-loved items, which in turn leads to the reduction of waste," added Masri.
Over the past 10 years, dubizzle has cemented itself as the place to look when in search of pre-loved items - from properties and cars, to furniture and electronics. The 'Items for Sale' section receives over 1,059,801 monthly active users alone, and an average of 392,989 new item listings a month.
When taking a look at the top searched words in relation to furniture, 'Ikea' ranks first, with an average of 7,475 searches per month, followed by 'Sofa Bed' and 'Leather Furniture' at 6,231 and 4,843 average monthly searches respectively. The top searched appliances are fridges, washing machines, and microwaves respectively. In relation to entertainment items for the home, the top TV brands searched were identified as 'Samsung', followed by 'LG' and 'Sony' respectively.
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