Uber Lost and Found UAE 2026 Report Reveals Bizarre Items

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The index highlights strange items, peak forgetful days and Sharjah as the most forgetful city

Uber has released its latest UAE Lost & Found Index 2026, revealing a surprising list of items passengers have left behind during rides across the country. While misplaced phones and wallets remain common, this year’s report highlights a number of unusual belongings, including a full-sized massage table. Based on thousands of lost property reports collected over the past year, the data offers insight into commuter behaviour across the UAE. According to Uber, the findings show that even the most unexpected items can be forgotten during everyday journeys.

The UAE’s most unique lost items

While everyday essentials continue to dominate, Uber’s latest report highlights several unusual discoveries left behind in vehicles, including:

  • A full-sized massage table

  • A Labubu collectible toy

  • Championship boxing belts

  • Ski goggles

  • Industrial metal blades

  • A TV remote control

  • A scientific calculator

  • Hair mousse and a hair dryer

  • A drone

  • A stroller and baby pacifier

The findings underline how diverse lost property cases have become, with items ranging from collectibles to heavy equipment.

The items people forget most often

Despite the bizarre discoveries, common personal belongings still top the list of lost items. According to Uber, the most frequently forgotten items include:

  • Phones

  • Luggage

  • Wallets

  • Headphones

  • Glasses

  • Keys

  • Passports

  • Clothing

  • Laptops

  • Jewellery

These items continue to account for the majority of lost property reports across Uber rides in the UAE.

Peak amnesia: By the numbers

The UAE Lost & Found Index 2026 also reveals clear patterns in when and where passengers are most likely to forget their belongings.

The most forgetful city

  • Sharjah recorded the highest number of lost items, making it the most forgetful city in the UAE.

The peak day

  • November 2, 2025 saw the highest number of lost item reports, according to Uber’s data.

The busiest time

  • Friday afternoons emerged as the peak period for lost property cases, as many commuters transition into weekend routines.

What people lose on different days

Interestingly, the type of item forgotten often varied depending on the day of the week.

  • Monday: IDs and credit cards

  • Tuesday: Phones

  • Wednesday: Headphones

  • Thursday: Luggage

  • Friday: Keys

  • Saturday: Jewellery and watches

  • Sunday: IDs and credit cards

These patterns provide a unique snapshot of consumer behaviour and daily travel routines across the UAE.

How to retrieve a lost item

Uber says passengers who believe they have left an item behind can attempt to contact their driver directly through the app.

To report a lost item:

  • Open the Uber app.

  • Select "Activity."

  • Choose the relevant trip.

  • Scroll to "Find Lost Item" under the Help section.

  • Select the item that was left behind.

  • Contact the driver using the phone number provided.

If the driver cannot be reached, users can also visit help.uber.com for further assistance.

A reminder for UAE commuters

The UAE Lost & Found Index 2026 serves as a reminder of how easily items can be forgotten during daily travel. From essential belongings to unexpected objects, the range of lost items continues to grow each year.

Before stepping out of your next ride, taking a quick look at the back seat could save time and inconvenience later.

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