The iPhone 16 is set to launch on September 20, and retailers in the UAE are gearing up for the release by offering attractive trade-in schemes to customers. With offers of up to 70% of the iPhone’s value and additional bonuses of up to Dh100 on older model trade-ins, upgrading to the iPhone 16 is made more affordable for residents in the UAE.
Apple recently announced a lineup of new products, including the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 2, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max at their ‘Glowtime’ event on September 9. Official pre-orders for the iPhone 16 began on September 13, with deliveries set to start on September 20, leading retailers to witness a surge in demand and prepare for increased sales.
Jumbo Electronics and Eros Group are two retailers in the UAE that are positioning themselves to cater to the excitement surrounding the iPhone 16 launch. To make the upgrade process easier for customers, Jumbo Electronics has introduced the Assured Buyback Programme and a Trade-In Programme, offering customers up to 70% of their device’s value and additional bonuses on trade-ins for older models.
Eros Group is offering added-value services such as trade-in programs, easy financing schemes, and Apple Care bundle packages to enhance the customer experience. With a focus on maximizing value through trade-in offers, buyback programs, and expert customer support, these retailers are prepared to make the transition to Apple’s latest flagship device as smooth and affordable as possible for UAE residents.
The new iPhone 16 comes with innovative features such as AI-driven enhancements, a dedicated camera control button, and sleek titanium finishes, providing compelling reasons for Apple fans to upgrade. Apple Intelligence, a cutting-edge AI system integrated into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, aims to simplify everyday tasks while maintaining user privacy through on-device processing and “Private Cloud Compute.”
The prices for the new products range from Dh1,599 for the Apple Watch Series 10 to Dh5,649 for the Hermès version of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are priced at Dh4,299 and Dh5,099 respectively, with four finishes available. Customers can also pre-order the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max at varying price points. Overall, retailers in the UAE are offering a range of incentives to make upgrading to the iPhone 16 and other new Apple products more accessible and appealing to customers.
