The best family SUVs to buy used in Dubai right now
iRetailAnyCar team · 1 August 2026 · 8 min read
Family SUV shopping in the UAE usually comes down to four or five cars. Here is how they compare once they are a few years old.
Toyota Land Cruiser
Expensive to buy used because it barely depreciates. That is the point. Parts are everywhere, servicing costs little relative to the size of the car, and it will still be worth strong money when you sell.
Nissan Patrol
More car for the money than the Land Cruiser and a superb motorway cruiser. Fuel is the trade off, and higher mileage examples need a genuine history.
Lexus RX
The quiet choice. Comfortable, reliable, and low on running costs compared with German rivals. If you do not need seven seats, this is the sensible pick.
BMW X5 and Mercedes GLC
Better to drive and better inside. Budget for higher servicing and buy on history, not on colour. A warranty is worth having on both.
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