Apple has lifted prices on several UAE products. The revised pricing appeared on Friday, June 26, on the company’s UAE online store, with some items seeing jumps of more than Dh1,000. The move is widely read as a clue that the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro line will also carry a higher price tag.
Price hikes across Apple’s hardware range
The 13‑inch MacBook Air with the new M5 chip, which launched at Dh4,599 in March, is now listed at Dh5,499. The 15‑inch MacBook Air follows a similar trajectory, rising from Dh5,499 to Dh6,299. The most noticeable jump is on the 14‑inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip, now starting at Dh8,499 compared with roughly Dh7,199 earlier this year. These adjustments reflect a broader trend of rising component costs.
Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook told the Wall Street Journal that price increases were “unavoidable” because of surging memory and storage costs. “There’s less supply at a time when consumers want devices and the memory guys are passing along huge price increases,”— Tim Cook, CEO of Apple
What the iPhone 18 Pro could cost in the UAE
Analysts are already projecting the impact on the next generation iPhone. IDC senior director Nabila Popal said the recent Mac and iPad price hikes suggest Apple may raise the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max prices by as much as $200, roughly double earlier expectations. She noted that the era of modest $50 annual price bumps may be ending.
If those forecasts hold, the iPhone 18 Pro could start between $1,249 and $1,299, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max might begin between $1,349 and $1,399 before local taxes and regional pricing are added. Translating those figures for UAE buyers points to a launch price of about Dh5,400 to Dh5,500 for the iPhone 18 Pro and Dh5,800 to Dh5,900 for the Pro Max. That would make them the most expensive mainstream iPhones Apple has ever sold in the UAE.
Beyond the price tag, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to bring several significant upgrades, including a larger memory capacity that supports on‑device AI features. While Apple has not confirmed the full specification list, the anticipation of higher‑end hardware aligns with the company’s recent focus on AI‑driven performance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of the iPhone 18 Pro in UAE?
The iPhone 18 Pro could launch at a price of around Dh5,400 to Dh5,500 in the UAE, making it the costliest mainstream iPhone in the market.
Why are Apple prices increasing in UAE?
Apple's prices are increasing due to surging memory and storage costs, which are causing supply constraints and making it unavoidable for the company to adjust retail prices worldwide.
What is the expected price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max in UAE?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max could start between Dh5,800 to Dh5,900 in the UAE, before local taxes and regional pricing are added.
What are the significant upgrades in the iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to bring several significant upgrades, including a larger memory capacity that supports on‑device AI features.
When will the iPhone 18 Pro be launched in UAE?
The article does not provide a specific launch date for the iPhone 18 Pro in the UAE.
