August 29, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Fans of Apple in the United Arab Emirates are eagerly trying to grab the Apple iPhone 17 preorders that they expect to be launched in Dubai. Just a few weeks before the announcement on September 9, the iPhone 17 preorders are going up in flames in shops not only in Dubai but also in Sharjah. The customers are willingly depositing money and booking their devices in advance.

There has been a constant flow of first customers in shopping malls in Deira and Sharjah, according to the reports, some of them have come not only from different emirates but also from abroad to book their units. “Getting the iPhone on the first day is a proud moment for many,” said Moideen Mustafa, manager at Phone Line in Deira. “Our regular clients want to be sure that there will be no surprises, a lot of them have already prepared their iPhone 17 preorders weeks before the expected release date.”

UAE Customers Fuel iPhone 17 Preorders Hype

Firstly, from the viewpoint of resellers, the excitement regarding the debut of Apple iPhone 17 launch in Dubai was visible a long way off hence, the hunch or the idea of the forthcoming global unveiling did not tickle much. Secondly, the first movers do not only intend to get the latest gadget but are also merely after the bragging right of being among the earliest device holders.

“Buyers are giving a deposit (of AED 500) to ensure their place in line,” stated Mustafa. “For them, the phone and boasting rights go hand in hand. They want to demonstrate on Instagram how they are the first ones to do it the moment it gets sold.”

Tayyab Hassan, owner of Smart Phonetic in Sharjah, also said, ” Most days customers come in and ask about the Apple iPhone 17 launch in Dubai – how much, what is the new design, and if the cameras are changing, and a few at the most joke that we have a secret line to Apple.” 

The iPhone 17 preorders envisaged by retailers are to be discussed in detail and will be informed after the announcement of the Apple standards and the number of launch-day units. One of the UAE’s most talked-about pre-launch shopping seasons of last year has been this annual ritual of conjecture, deposits, and anticipation.

Countdown Begins for Apple iPhone 17 Launch in Dubai

The Apple iPhone 17 launch in Dubai is anticipated to happen in the third week of September, after Apple’s annual fall event on September 9, in which the new iPhones are expected to be announced. Meanwhile, the first deliveries of the iPhone 17 preorders will be done at the earliest time possible, guaranteed by retailers although the delivery schedules are still dependent on Apple’s release plan across the world.

“Many customers are requesting that we assure the delivery on the first day; however, we cannot promise it to every one of them and that is why we are doing our best to prioritize early iPhone 17 preorders so that the initial few orders can be dispatched first,” stated Mustafa. Retailers report that the Apple iPhone 17 launch in Dubai is not only current Apple customers who are interested, but also new buyers who are curious about the innovations in this year’s model.

Pre-launch hype is at its highest point and iExperts suggest that residents of the UAE should be the first to place their iPhone 17 preorders in order to have a chance of receiving the first shipment when it arrives. The official specifications and pricing will be revealed at the event, while regional sales will follow shortly after, those who are patiently waiting for the Apple iPhone 17 launch in Dubai can look forward to such.

While the countdown continues, Apple’s loyal consumer base in the UAE, which is one of the company’s most enthusiastic markets, still views purchasing the latest iPhone as more than just a transaction – it is a way of expressing oneself. It can be seen from the iPhone 17 preorders wave that the annual launch event has become a cultural phenomenon among tech-savvy residents who are eager to be the first to witness the future of mobile innovation.

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