Cots & playpens

Cots and playpens for babies in the UAE: prices and rules

Updated 4 November 2026

A baby cot or playpen in the UAE costs approximately AED 200 to AED 300 for a basic 2-in-1 travel cot, AED 400 to AED 750 for a co-sleeper, and up to AED 1,400 for a premium sleep centre. Used models can be cheaper. To get a price for the model you need, post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Safety rules and certificates

The UAE Control Scheme for Child Care Articles, set out in Cabinet Decision No. 34 of 2019, lists mandated standards for children's products. Ask the seller which standard the cot meets and for the test certificate. The European standard EN 716-1 for children's cots, which Gulf standards bodies also reference, is a good point of comparison.

Check the internal length of the sleeping area. Cot standards in the region cover cots longer than 900 mm, so a small travel cot may fall outside that range. Ask the seller to confirm the size and the mattress fit.

Season and heat

The UAE has a desert climate. From May to September the heat is very high, so mesh sides and breathable fabric help a baby stay cool, and a cot should stand away from direct sun and from a hot window. From November to March the weather is mild and a standard mattress and cover are usually enough.

Size, delivery and how it is sold

Many flats in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain are small, so a foldable model with a carry bag is often easier to store. Ask whether delivery to your city is included and whether the mattress and carry bag come with the price.

What to write in your request

Give the item you want (travel cot, playpen, co-sleeper or playard), the sleeping area size in centimetres, the mattress you prefer, and the features you need, such as a changing table or height adjustment. Add the material, the colour, whether you accept used, your city and your budget in AED.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe what you need in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The assistant asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE. Registered sellers receive your request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery, while your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. Start with a request on BlaBlaPrice or browse baby and kids.