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- Published: Fri Sept 19, 2025, 7:11 AM
iPhone 17 release in UAE: Resellers make thousands in 2 hours after launch
By:Husain RizviMeher DhanjalRahul GajjarNasreen AbdullaNeeraj Murali- Share:
Key Events
10:12 AM,Sep 19, 2025
Resellers make thousands in 2 hours since launch
9:47 AM,Sep 19, 2025
Watch: Unboxing new iPhone 17 Pro Max
8:58 AM,Sep 19, 2025
Tourists with wads of cash follow buyers
8:01 AM,Sep 19, 2025
Cheers welcome first buyers
7:38 AM,Sep 19, 2025
Meet the first person in queue
7:19 AM,Sep 19, 2025
Queuing since nearly 4am
Summary
- Residents began lining up at Apple stores from 4am, eager to grab the iPhone 17
- Queues were shorter this year, with stricter security and entry limited to pre-booked customers
- Apple stores opened with cheers and applause for the first customers of the day
- Customers raved about the new iPhone's camera quality and the seamless Apple ecosystem
- Resellers made thousands in a few hours as buyers offered exorbitant amounts for the newest models
11:12 AM, Sept 19, 2025 10:25 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Prices, specs available in the UAE
10:12 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Resellers make thousands in 2 hours since launch
10:07 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Apple's strong security brings back buyers
9:49 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Flying in for the latest
9:47 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Watch: Unboxing new iPhone 17 Pro Max
9:28 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Resellers make thousands
9:22 AM, Sept 19, 2025 No sim slots
9:18 AM, Sept 19, 2025 'Serial upgrader'
“I’m a serial upgrader, I buy one everyone year but this year is the first time in-store pick up.”
9:12 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Young enthusiasts can't wait to upgrade
8:58 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Tourists with wads of cash follow buyers
8:52 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Family first for some
8:47 AM, Sept 19, 2025 'Unique' orange iPhone
8:38 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Apple ecosystem
8:32 AM, Sept 19, 2025 True love
8:24 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Enthusiasm still running high
8:16 AM, Sept 19, 2025 First look
8:01 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Cheers welcome first buyers
7:55 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Buzzing with joy
7:38 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Meet the first person in queue
7:32 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Nothing like the in-store experience
7:28 AM, Sept 19, 2025 No entry in malls?
7:19 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Queuing since nearly 4am
7:09 AM, Sept 19, 2025 Long queues, barricading
7:00 AM, Sept 19, 2025 New iPhone series drops in UAE stores today
