Apple today announced its new Apple Al Ain store in the United Arab Emirates, which will open next year, bringing Apple products to even more customers across the country. Located in Abu Dhabi, Apple Al Ain is the company’s fifth retail store in the UAE, reflecting the company’s continued investment and commitment to the region.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said:
“The UAE is home to an incredible community of creators, innovators, developers and entrepreneurs. We are excited to continue growing our teams, supporting local businesses and strengthening our relationships with our customers here. We are thrilled to open our newest store in Abu Dhabi and continue sharing the magic of Apple with even more people.”
Apple in UAE
Apple has been accelerating its investment in the UAE in recent years, creating new opportunities for local businesses and developers, and adding hundreds of people to its team. Over the past five years, Apple has invested over AED 6 billion across the UAE, including Apple’s spending with UAE businesses, supporting the thriving iOS app economy, and direct employment. The company now supports over 38,000 jobs across the country.
Expanding retail stores across the country
The newest Apple store is located in Al Ain, and will offer a fun shopping and learning experience for customers from across the region, showcasing Apple’s latest and most innovative products.
Apple launched its online store in the UAE in September 2011, giving customers the opportunity to shop for the best Apple products in an unprecedented way. Four years later, Apple opened its first retail stores in the UAE, Apple Yas Mall and Apple Mall of the Emirates. Since then, Apple’s dedicated and experienced team members have provided exceptional service and support in stores and online, helping customers discover and purchase the latest Apple products.
The UAE developer community continues to play an active role in driving economic growth and supporting jobs in businesses large and small across the country. Since the launch of the Apple App Store, developers in the UAE have generated close to AED 5 billion from their apps that deliver digital goods and services to customers around the world, with their earnings increasing by over 750 percent since 2019. With Apple Vision Pro glasses launchedDevelopers now have a powerful new platform to deliver exceptional spatial experiences to users in the region. Emirati developers have successfully reached a wide global audience through their apps, and have already created stunning immersive experiences for visionOS.
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An online store will be activated in Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2025 and the store will open in 2026
Apple officially announces the opening date of its first store in Saudi Arabia in 2026 AD, and it will be located in #Diriyah.
Congratulations, hahaha, glory be to God, we were talking about opening a branch in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🤣 This is the new news. Today they announced it, as if they know about us and we are chatting, hahaha
Tariq Mansour, you mean Arab Computers. What does this have to do with it? This is an Apple maintenance center and it is true that it is a distributor, but it is the same as the rest of the big stores such as Extra Jarir, STC 1000, Nakheel Mall, and others that Apple relies on, meaning you can open them easily.
In general, since the day I bought the iPhone SE in 2020, it is written in the settings when you enter the warranty. The phones that I had before did not have something like this written on them. A branch in Saudi Arabia. What do they mean? The branch that they put in the settings in Saudi Arabia is
The primary warranty obligor for the region or country of purchase.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Apple Saudi Arabia Company
30th Floor, Al Faisaliah Tower, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya District
P.O. Box 54995, Riyadh 11524, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The
Generally, I remember once that I found the number for this place. I called, but no one answered. What do they mean by this place? Is it not Arab computers? Is it a branch? Or what?
Hello Ali Hussein Al-Marfadi 🙋♂️, I understand your question about the warranty and branches in Saudi Arabia. Simply put, Apple Saudi Arabia Company is the company responsible for Apple device warranties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is a direct subsidiary of Apple. As for Arab Computers, it is an authorized distributor by Apple but is not part of Apple Saudi Arabia Company. Regarding the contact number, this number may be for the administrative headquarters and calls are not received through it. I hope this has answered your questions 🍏🙂.
Turn the global companies into affiliates of the Zionists
Congratulations to the creators of technology content in the Arab world and the mother of the world
Unfortunately there is an error in the article.
The first two Apple stores are Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall, not Al Ain
But we already mentioned this, there is nothing in the article that indicates the first store is Al Ain, the store never opened in the first place.
This store is a disservice to all repair shops in Al Ain.
Unfortunately, Tariq, you are defending Apple. The Saudi market is the strongest market for Apple in the Arab world and the Gulf.
If it weren't for the power and efficiency of the iPhone and its other products, I would have fought them.
This is true, Apple will not open in Saudi Arabia, because you have a powerful company that will not allow this, which is Arab Computers. The matter is more political in Saudi Arabia. Personally, I do not expect Apple to head to the Saudi market soon.
Saudi Arabia is the foundation of technology in the entire Arab world, the only country that has money and numbers. Other Arab countries may have money, but not numbers, and there may be numbers but no money. Saudi Arabia is the reason for the West’s interest in Arab technology in the first place.
Because the UAE supports the usurping, treacherous Zionist entity, that's why Apple is happy to open store after store, and not open in Saudi Arabia.
By God, it is really a strange thing. The problem is that you cannot order from the online store while you are in Saudi Arabia, and even the store’s services when you visit it in the Emirates are modest compared to the services in America and Canada. Whoever has tried both countries knows what I mean.
Hi Mufleh 🙋♂️, Yes indeed, each country has its own unique experience with Apple services, and I understand very well what you mean. But we must mention that Apple is always striving to improve its services all over the world 🌍. And let's not forget that good things come to those who wait, so Saudi Arabia may witness a great Apple Store in the future as well! 🍏🏬🇸🇦
There are several reasons behind this impression.
Intense marketing: Apple may have focused its marketing efforts more in the UAE than in other Gulf countries.
Historical expansion: Apple may have started its expansion in the region from the UAE, giving the impression that it is more widespread there.
Media attention: The UAE media may have given more attention to the opening of Apple branches and covered them more widely.
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 is supposed to be the first Gulf country to have a large camel market because it is the largest Arab country in the Gulf after Egypt 🇪🇬
Apple will not open in Saudi Arabia because you have a powerful company that will not allow this, which is Arab Computers. The matter is more political in Saudi Arabia. Personally, I do not expect Apple to head to the Saudi market soon.
Why is it so widespread in the Emirates and other Gulf countries? There is not a single store there. I am sure you know the reason.
Hello Mohammed Al-Harasi 🙋♂️, As for the spread of Apple stores in the Emirates and the Gulf, this is due to several reasons, including the increasing demand for Apple products and the great confidence in their quality. In addition to Apple's own strategy to expand and reach the largest possible number of users. But this does not mean that the company is neglecting the rest of the markets, as it invests heavily in providing its services through the online store to ensure that its products reach those who do not have an Apple store in their country. 😊📱💻🌍
Unfortunately, until this moment, Apple has not opened stores in Saudi Arabia, nor even an online store 😭
Welcome Akram 😊 Don't worry, things take their time. Although Apple hasn't opened stores in Saudi Arabia yet, things may change in the future. The company is rapidly expanding its reach in the region, and Saudi Arabia is a large market that Apple's CEOs will not ignore 🍏👀 Keep hope and patience.. Until then, you can shop from other trusted sites! 😉🛍️