iPhone 18 Pro UAE Price: What Apple Charges and Where to Buy
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Dh5,099 in the UAE for 256GB, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Dh5,499. Both went on sale on Friday, 18 September 2026, after pre-orders opened online at 4pm UAE time on Saturday, 12 September. That is about Dh400 more than last year’s iPhone 17 Pro (Dh4,699) and iPhone 17 Pro Max (Dh5,099).
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max prices in the UAE
| Model | Storage | UAE price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro | 256GB | Dh5,099 |
| iPhone 18 Pro | 512GB | Dh5,949 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 256GB | Dh5,499 |
Both models are also sold in 1TB and 2TB sizes, in black, silver, glacier and a new burgundy finish. Check the Apple UAE store for the larger-storage prices, which are not listed here.
How the UAE price compares with other markets
These are the iPhone 18 Pro starting prices reported at launch. Conversions to dirhams are approximate.
| Market | iPhone 18 Pro (256GB) | About, in dirhams |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1,199 | Dh4,403 |
| UAE | Dh5,099 | Dh5,099 |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR5,699 | Dh5,580 |
| India | Rs1,64,900 | Dh6,334 |
Can you still buy one?
- No walk-in sales on launch day. Apple did not offer walk-in purchases on 18 September. Pre-order buyers had a week from that date to collect.
- Extra stock may appear. An Apple customer service agent said a few phones may reach stores after pre-ordered units are handed out. Check the Apple Stores at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Yas Mall and Al Maryah Island.
- Other retailers. Sharaf DG, Emax, Jumbo and Virgin Megastore took pre-orders. Ask each one for current stock.
- Payment plans. Etisalat and du offer monthly plans. See our iPhone 18 Pro payment plans page.
- Buy from authorised sellers. Resellers outside stores charged premiums on launch day. See our report on launch-day resale prices in Dubai.
iPhone Duo dates
Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, opened for UAE pre-order on Friday, 16 October, with availability from Friday, 23 October. Our iPhone Duo UAE price page has the details.
What to do next
- Check the Apple UAE store for stock and for the 1TB and 2TB prices.
- Compare telecom plans against paying upfront.
- Buy from Apple or an authorised retailer, and keep the receipt.
- Read the walk-in and availability guide if you missed the pre-order window.
