Unique Finds
The eclectic stock includes Art Deco, Pop Art, antique furniture and unusual conversation pieces, including a chair made from a car.
Al Quoz
La Brocante is an Al Quoz warehouse for pre-loved, antique and vintage furniture, home décor and accessories. Visitors can browse constantly changing pieces, buy or sell furniture, and arrange restoration work such as refinishing or repairs.
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The eclectic stock includes Art Deco, Pop Art, antique furniture and unusual conversation pieces, including a chair made from a car.
Several sellers described the team as responsive and professional, with research-based offers and efficient collection of furniture, including larger pieces.
Customers have used the workshop to refinish furniture, and one review specifically praised the restoration service.
The warehouse also hosts exhibitions and artist residencies, giving local artists a place to display and sell paintings.
Beyond furniture, shoppers have found carpets, candles, silverware, textiles, postcards and pre-loved designer clothing and accessories.
The densely stocked warehouse rewards an unhurried visit; customers say they can spend an hour or more exploring its collections.
Reviews include repeated reports of reasonable pricing, including one customer who bought at least ten main furniture pieces and praised the quality.
Inspect Pieces. Check pre-owned furniture inside and out before buying, especially for dirt or stains; one shopper had to clean a coffee table and cover.
Allow Time. Set aside at least an hour if you want to explore properly: a review describes beds, sofas, tables, chairs, art and small décor across the warehouse.
Ask First. If you want to sell or donate furniture, ask what categories and conditions they currently accept, since one customer found the criteria unclear.
Watch Sales. Keep an eye out for sale events; a customer specifically said they were worth visiting for antiques and interesting finds.
Return Often. Stock changes regularly, so repeat visits can pay off; one shopper said they always stop by to see what is new.
Explore Upstairs. Once inside, check the Virsa and Touchwood themes upstairs rather than limiting your browse to the main display.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
These themed collections upstairs are specifically highlighted as worth exploring during a visit.
Reem's Closet brings pre-loved accessories and garments to the warehouse through recurring pop-ups.
Creative pop-up workshops are part of the store's community programming and give visitors a chance to learn practical skills.
One customer said an antique Chinese brass lamp came back with damaged paint and incorrect rewiring, without a working lamp switch.
A shopper reported having to wipe down a coffee table and remove stains from a dining-table cover before using them.
One reviewer found some prices high compared with European thrift stores and felt cheaper, lower-quality pieces diluted the collection.
A prospective seller was told the shop was not interested in some furniture but received no clear explanation of what it accepts.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
cute little things
“Here you can find cute little things for 20-50 AED or furniture for several thousand”Google review · June 2023
The Bottom Line
La Brocante is an Al Quoz destination for pre-loved furniture, antiques and décor, with enough variety to make browsing feel more like a treasure hunt than a conventional used-furniture shop. You can buy distinctive pieces, sell furniture to the team, or ask about restoration work; one customer bought a coffee table and had it refinished, while another furnished an entire home from the collection. The stock ranges from Art Deco and vintage wooden furniture to carpets, candles, art, textiles and small accessories.
Reviews also mention local-art exhibitions, creative workshops, pre-loved designer clothing and Reem’s Closet pop-ups. The warehouse is worth allowing time for: one visitor spent an hour or more exploring beds, sofas, chairs, tables, paintings and smaller objects. Stock changes often, so repeat visits make sense.
Pricing is not uniform. Several customers describe pieces as affordable or reasonable, but another found prices high compared with European thrift stores. Quality and cleanliness also deserve a careful check: one shopper had to clean a coffee table and dining-table cover, while a serious complaint described an antique brass lamp returned with damaged paint and faulty rewiring.
If you are selling, clarify what furniture they currently want before arranging collection.