Is Your Intel iMac Still Worth Selling in UAE 2026?
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If you've still got an Intel iMac from the 2017–2020 era sitting on your desk in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, you're probably wondering: is this thing worth selling, or should I just keep it? Here's the honest 2026 answer.
Current Intel iMac AED buy-back prices
Prices below assume working unit, no major dents, all original peripherals.
- iMac 21.5" 2017 (Core i5) — AED 200 to 350
- iMac 21.5" 2019 (Core i5) — AED 300 to 500
- iMac 27" 5K 2019 (Core i5) — AED 500 to 850
- iMac 27" 5K 2020 (Core i7/i9) — AED 700 to 1,200
- iMac Pro 2017 (Xeon) — AED 1,200 to 2,200
Why Intel iMacs depreciated so fast
macOS Sequoia and later don't run on Intel iMacs. With software support ending and the M-series outperforming them at a fraction of the power draw, the buyer pool has shrunk to workshop / classroom buyers paying minimum prices.
When to keep instead of sell
If your Intel iMac still works and you have desk space, keep it as: a kids' homework machine, a guest workstation, a Plex server, or as a Time Machine target for an AirPort-style backup setup. The AED 300–800 you'd net from selling rarely covers the loss of a still-working second machine.
When selling makes sense
Sell if it's broken (we still buy non-working iMacs), if you need the desk space, or if you have an iMac Pro 2017 — those still command real money (AED 1,200–2,200) from creative pros who want a Xeon machine for legacy software.
Frequently asked
Will you buy a non-working Intel iMac?
Yes — typically for AED 100–250 depending on size and what's broken. Free pickup across UAE.
Can I install macOS Sequoia on an Intel iMac unofficially?
Tools like OpenCore Legacy Patcher work but void warranty/support and aren't worth the time for resale value purposes.
