Apple Watch Series 3 orders start tomorrow: Here's where to buy in UAE

Abu Dhabi - Customers will get a free subscription for the first 3 months for the cellular capability.

UAE telecom firm Etisalat on Thursday announced it has begun selling Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS +Cellular), which includes built-in cellular, with orders starting from June 8 and available on June 15.
To help Apple Watch Series 3 customers get started, Etisalat will also offer a special introductory cellular trial. As a launch promotion, Etisalat customers will get a free subscription for the first three months for the cellular capability.
Apple Watch Series 3 adds built-in cellular to the watch. Whether users are out for a run, at the pool or just trying to be more active throughout their day, the watch allows them to stay connected, make calls, receive texts and more, even without an iPhone nearby.
The third-generation Apple Watch has intelligent coaching features, water resistance of up to 50 meters and a barometric altimeter that measures relative elevation.
"Etisalat is thrilled that the much-awaited Apple Watch Series 3 will be available for customers in the UAE for the first time. The Apple Watch Series 3 will be a game changer in the wearables category," said Khaled El Khouly, Chief Consumer Officer, Etisalat.
"With Etisalat, customers can enjoy the freedom of cellular with the Apple Watch Series 3. A cellular watch could be an interesting option for fitness buffs who can now take a call when they're out on the water, or go for a run while leaving their iPhone behind. It should also cater to just about anyone who would prefer wearing a mere standalone device on their wrist," he added.
Apple Watch Series 3 comes in two models, one with GPS and cellular, and one with GPS, both featuring a 70 per cent faster dual-core processor and new wireless chip. Etisalat is the first UAE operator to offer the eSIM function over Apple Watch cellular. For customers to enjoy the cellular capability on the new watch, they need to pay Dh25 to enable the eSIM on their Apple watches.
Etisalat post-paid customers will be able to purchase the Apple Watch Series 3 with flexible Smart Pay plans on a 12, 18, or 24 month contact.
Apple provides two sizing options for the Apple Watch: 38mm and 42mm. Customers opting for a 24-month smart pay plan can purchase the Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) for Dh70, or the Apple Watch Series (42mm) for Dh75, each month. The standalone offer for the 38mm watch is Dh1,659, while the 42mm one is priced at Dh1,759.
Customers can purchase the watch from Etisalat Point of Sale (POS) or online, and can activate the cellular function via Etisalat POS or using his iPhone and watch.

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