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Apple Opens First Al Ain Store at Al Jimi Mall as Retail Expansion Accelerates

The new location showcases clean-energy operations with inclusive design, signaling deeper UAE investment ahead of Saudi openings next year.

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Customers in queue before the opening of the new Apple Store at Al Jimi Mall in Al Ain on Thursday. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
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Overview

  • Apple opened the Al Jimi Mall location in Al Ain at 10 a.m. on September 25, marking its fifth Apple Store in the UAE.
  • The store operates on 100% sustainable energy and features biopolymer terrazzo floors, a baffle ceiling for acoustics, wide pathways, varied table and seating heights, and expanded assisted-listening systems.
  • Customers can use Apple Pickup and the Genius Bar, explore Vision Pro demos, trade in devices or finance purchases, and join free Today at Apple sessions.
  • Apple says it has invested more than Dh6 billion in the UAE over five years, supporting over 38,000 jobs, with local developers earning nearly Dh5 billion on the App Store.
  • The Al Ain debut is part of a month of openings that includes new stores in Bengaluru and Pune, a Downtown Detroit site, and a rebuilt Ginza in Tokyo, with first Saudi stores planned next year including at At-Turaif.