Sure, we might be a little biased here - but there's a reason we won Best Used Automotive Trader at the Arabian Best of the Best Awards. When we built Carabia, we focused on solving the real problems car buyers and sellers face in the UAE market. Here are ten things that make our platform genuinely different.
1. Owners Only - No Dealer Markups
Carabia connects you directly with car owners. This means you're buying at fair market prices without dealer markups eating into your budget or inflating what you pay. For sellers, it means keeping more money in your pocket. It's the safest, most transparent way to transact.
2. Owner Verification on Every Listing
We don't just take someone's word for it. Carabia verifies the mulkiya (vehicle registration) for every single submission to confirm the seller is actually registered to the car. This simple step gives buyers real peace of mind.
3. Built-In Negotiation Tool
Tired of endless phone calls and WhatsApp messages from lowballers? Our on-site negotiation tool keeps all communication organized in one place. Buyers make offers directly through the platform, and sellers can review and respond at their convenience - no more sharing your number with strangers.
4. Automatic Lowball Detector
The negotiation tool includes smart filters that automatically reject unrealistic offers. If someone tries to offer well below your asking price, the system catches it before it even reaches you. Your time is valuable, and we protect it.
5. Free to List Your Car
Unlike other platforms that charge listing fees just to get your car online, Carabia is completely free to post. No upfront costs, no hidden charges. List as many cars as you want without spending a dirham (as long as you're the registered owner)!
6. Zero Commission on Sales
When your car sells, 100% of the sale price goes to you. We don't take a cut, we don't charge transaction fees, and we don't sneak in surprise costs at the end. What you agree on is what you keep.
7. List Your Car in 90 Seconds
We know your time matters. Our streamlined submission process gets your car listed in about a minute and a half. Upload photos, add key details, and you're done.
8. Free Inspections for Quality Vehicles
Recent model year? Low mileage? We provide complimentary inspections for qualifying vehicles. This adds credibility to your listing and gives buyers the confidence they need to make decisions faster.
9. Certified Cars Get Boosted - For Free
Most platforms boost listings based on who pays the most. We boost certified cars automatically at no cost, which means the best quality vehicles rise to the top naturally. Buyers see the cars worth seeing, not just the ones with the biggest advertising budget.
10. Strategic Partnerships When You Need Them
We've partnered with industry leaders like VerifyBuy, Auto Data, and Vehicle Report. These integrations give you access to professional tools -vehicle history reports, market valuations, and more - exactly when you need them during the buying or selling process.
Why This Matters
The used car market in the UAE is worth billions of dirhams annually, but it's historically been fragmented and difficult to navigate. Buyers worry about fraud, hidden damage, and inflated prices. Sellers deal with time-wasters, lowball offers, and platform fees that eat into their profits.
Carabia was built to fix these problems. Our owner-only marketplace model, combined with verification processes and tools, creates a safer and more efficient environment for everyone. Whether you're buying your first car or selling your tenth, the platform works the same way: transparent, fast, and fair.
We're proud of what we've built, and the recognition from the Arabian Best of the Best Awards validates what our users have been telling us -this is how car trading should work.
