You can't officially get Apple's latest iPhone, the 3GS, in the UAE until August, but if you can't quell your patience, some local retailers are offering the device at a steep premium.
Working on a
tip from a previous Beep Beep blog post and a
Emirates Mac message board thread, it turns out that
Dubai retailer Tarsam Trading offers the 16 GB version of the iPhone 3GS for a whopping Dh5,500 and the 32GB version for an equally eye-popping Dh6,600. Both phone models are said to be "factory unlocked", and come with the store's one-year warrenty as well as an iPod speaker set.
Some thoughts on this lofty price tag after the jump.
The iPhone, during its initial availability, has never been a
cheap, affordable device, but paying so much for Apple's latest mobile
toy may make more than a few early adopters second-guess their buying
habits. By comparison, according to
this Emirates Mac user,
the iPhone costs €619 (Dh3,200) and €719 (Dh3,700) for factory unlocked
16GB and 32GB models in Italy, and that includes a 20 per cent VAT tax,
which is usually recovered at a kiosk in the airport.
A quick
check on Emirates Airlines fares to Italy - roughly Dh3,675 - means
that it almost costs as much to fly to Italy and pick up an iPhone than
it would be to buy one here. Plus, you're spitting distance to
Mediterranean beaches, which I hear are really nice this year.
Or
you could wait until August (rumours floating around suggest it'll be
in the first week of the month), when Etisalat is expected to launch
the new iPhone.
If there's any more places in the UAE that
sells the iPhone 3GS prior to its expected August launch, please let us
know through the comments.
I hope when it launches it will be with the same tariffs as the 3g version. Only the upfront charges should be higher. Can't wait for the launch.
hi,
guys i just want to inform you that iphone 3gs is available now in UAE but the price is too expensive compare the price from italy vodafone the price range here in uae is around 5000 for the 16gb and aroudn 5.500 aed for the 32gb for any colour that's why as of now no one or only few people buying the iphone now b'coz the price is too expensive may be will be the same price once it launched here by etisalat.
I want to keep me inform about the price of 3GS ( 32 GB)
aha i have already got it from london
I got my 32gb for 3800 DHS. If anyone needs helps in buying let know.
sorry saad can i ask you from where you got it. and how can i do so? cuz i have friends who are going to dubia and sharja on the 30th of july.
thanks
You can get them for 3320aed in New Zealand and they are unlocked...
hey man where did you get yours from etisalalt?? and r etisalat still selling the normal 3G
I have brand new 32GB iphones that I am selling for 3,800 dhs.Will be unlocked to work with Etisalat and DU. Let me know if you want to buy a piece or 2 :)
I also have brand new iPhones 32GB Factory unlocked by apples which are only sold in Australia and Italy. u can reach me on omega007@eim.ae
the phones are in Dubai at competitive prices.
Yes my friend I would appreciate advising how to get the 3GS
regards
Yes my friend I would appreciate advising how to get the 3GS
regards
Please let me know where to get an iphone 3GS ?
I am looking for the new iPhone 3Gs 32GB, if you have any for sale, please send me your contact info to my email walidmj@yahoo.com
hey..i would like to buy an iphone 3gs 16gb..can anyone please help me out? thanks
Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB for sale (black) unlocked. Brand new, unused.
4000AED
Free 24hr delivery to anywhere in the United Arab Emirates.
(unwanted gift)
For inquiries call 050 - 46 26 846
Mohammed Q
I will returning from the US on September 22nd and will be bringing back some 3GS Black 16gb phones. Will see for AED 3,750. SMS me at 050 662 7102 if interested.
well it is almost middle of september and the 3gs didn't show yet
hey.. gud eve guys..
can u please let me know whether iphone 3gs available in the markets of duhai.. if itz available can u tell me the price(in dharams/ dollars) of it (iphone 3gs black)... plzzz...
Hi
I have the Iphone 3gs 32gb availaible if you are still looking for one. The price is Dhs 3300. I have it in black and White brand new. Please call me at 050-8430059
it is now september 22 already and iPhone 3GS 16GB and 32 GB is available at 3500 and 3900 Dhirhams.
It is still higher price. that is around 1099 US Dollars compared to its US cost of USD 199 and 299 USD.
plz let me know the immediat prices and authorize selling centres of Iphones.
I have an Iphone 3GS 32GB unlocked, anyone interested for 3800 dirhams? Contact me, price is negotiable. massimov87@hotmail.com
hi am looking to get an iphone on the cheap can you help me please
I have checked with Sharaf DG (DCC), 16G AED4000 & 32G AED 4500, only black available. It is too much...
hi..i am getting an iphone 3GS 32gb from US..Need to know if it can be unlocked in UAE..can someone let me know pls.
Ok Guys the news is out, the prices are as following according to DU, 32 GB 2869 Dhs , and 16 GB 2459. and they are offering free unlimited Data plans according to what plan u have or you get.
here is the link that shows the plans:
http://shop.du.ae/eShopProject/files/special_offer.html
Enjoy,
i think iphone 3GS is cool and so much money is worth paying. A lot of its functions are complicated, advanced.
Would I be able to buy an iPhone 3GS from the Dubai airport.. from either Etisalat or DU outlet??
If yes, at what price?
Please reply asap
hi. do you know where I can buy an iPhone 3Gs here in Dubai?
Dear All,
any news on how much Iphone 3gs as of now in UAE? 1 of the shop in MOE sells 16GB for 3,200.00. any lower than this?
Guys the 3Gs 16gb is for 2200 DHS and the 32gb is for 2700 all over abu dhabi including etisalat! i wonder why some people are selling it for 4000 while you can get half the price everywhere!
can anyone tell me where i can find iphone service center? i have iphone 3G 16GB i dont use it often as im also using other mobile phones when i switched it on recently i can only see a cd and itune logo on it, it seems that i have to change the software but when i brought it in some service center they said they cant do anything on it.
would like to know where have u purchased the iphone in dubai and what is the cost for 32 gb and 16 gb i phone 3gs
let me know asap
Please advice from where i can buy i phone 32 in good price
hi, can anyone advice where I can get the iphone 3GS 32G in good price. it seems there are lot of scams on the internet, how do you verify the authenticity of the seller?
hey :D can any1 plz let me know where i can get an iPhone 3G[S] in the UAE cause now i am having a hard time finding one :l please?
i would consider it a personal favor ;)
i badly need to know d prize of iphone3gs in dubai ,,.,plzzzzz help me out,
Hahaha I got it as a present haha