Shadab

Shadab founded RenewedDubai, an online store selling renewed iPhones across Dubai and the wider UAE. Every device the store lists is inspected and tested before it goes on sale and is graded Excellent, Very Good or Good on cosmetic condition.

He writes the buying guides on this site. They cover the questions customers ask before paying: how to read battery health, how to spot an iCloud-locked iPhone, what the grading words actually mean, and what a second-hand iPhone should cost in Dubai.

What the store stands behind

• A 12-month RenewedDubai service warranty on every device
• Return eligible items within 14 days of delivery, subject to our return policy.
• Free delivery across the UAE, with cash on delivery in every emirate

Guides by Shadab (7)

• Second Hand iPhone Price in Dubai: 2026 Model Guide

  What a second-hand iPhone costs in Dubai in 2026, model by model, and what moves the price: storage, condition grade, battery health and warranty.

• How to Get the Best Trade-In Value for Your iPhone in Dubai

  Practical tips to get more AED for your old iPhone in Dubai: timing, battery, accessories, cleaning, and how to prepare the phone before trade-in.

• Which Refurbished iPhone Should You Buy in 2026? Models Compared

  Comparing refurbished iPhone 13, 14, 15 and 16 models for UAE buyers: cameras, battery, USB-C, Apple Intelligence and software support, by budget.

• How to Check a Used MacBook Before Buying: Full Inspection Guide

  A step-by-step checklist for inspecting a used or refurbished MacBook: Activation Lock, battery cycles, MDM, screen, keyboard, ports and Apple Diagnostics.

• How to Check if an iPhone Is iCloud Locked Before You Buy

  An iCloud-locked iPhone is almost useless. Learn how to check Activation Lock, Find My and MDM before buying a used or refurbished iPhone in the UAE.

• Refurbished Grades Explained: What Grade A, B and C Really Mean

  What Grade A, B and C mean on refurbished iPhones and laptops in the UAE, what each grade costs you in looks, and which one gives the best value.

• How to Check Battery Health on a Used MacBook or iPhone

  A step-by-step guide to reading battery health, cycle count and condition on a second-hand MacBook or iPhone before you pay — and what the numbers actually mean.