UAE retailers offer iPhone 17 deals, zero interest on instalments

Ahead of the in-store launch of iPhone 17, UAE retailers are tempting buyers with trade-in offers, allowing customers to save up to Dh3,500 by trading in their old devices.

- Waheed Abbas

Apple officially unveiled the latest models in its iPhone lineup and other devices on September 9, which will be available in the UAE starting September 19.

The new Apple range is priced as follows: iPhone 17 at Dh3,399, iPhone Air at Dh4,299, iPhone Pro at Dh4,699, and iPhone Pro Max at Dh5,099. Pre-orders for all models began on September 12 (Friday), and is currently underway.

Dubai-based retail major Eros is offering a guaranteed buyback of up to 75 per cent of an iPhone’s value, in addition to a trade-in promotion that allows customers to save up to Dh3,500 when exchanging their older iPhones. The company also announced special deals on accessory bundles at attractive prices.

Jumbo Electronics is offering a similar set of incentives — including up to 68 per cent guaranteed buyback, trade-in savings of up to Dh3,500, and 18-24-month instalment plans with zero interest.