IPhone 18 Pro officially on sale in UAE: Overnight queues and retail rush season returns

Queues formed early Friday across the United Arab Emirates as Apple fans lined up outside the flagship Apple Store at Dubai Mall and other retail outlets to buy the newly released iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Shoppers started gathering as early as 3am, with access inside the mall corridors permitted around 7am for customers holding verified digital collection slots. Dubai’s overnight ritual returned as commuters and international travelers joined local buyers seeking launch-day reserved units. In the UAE, demand is also being fueled by the broader seasonal surge of mobile releases and strong competition among flagship models. At launch, the deep Burgundy finish for the iPhone 18 Pro Max drew the most attention, with some shopping for multiple premium devices.