Apple has revealed the very first iPhone to be able to fold. The “iPhone Fold“, however, doesn’t exist. At the September 9, 2026 “Surprise and Shine” event, the company introduced its debut foldable smartphone as the iPhone Duo, along with the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The device has previously been referred to as “iPhone Fold Dubai price” and “iPhone Ultra UAE”.
All the information Dubai residents should know about the device.
Fast Fact: Price of the iPhone Duo in Dubai
The 256GB model of the iPhone Duo is going to retail for AED 8,499 in the United Arab Emirates. The highest-end 2TB option will cost AED 13,599, which makes the Duo the most expensive iPhone model ever offered in the UAE. Pre-orders start on October 16, 2026 and the launch date of the iPhone Duo in Dubai will be on October 23, 2026.
iPhone Duo UAE Prices by Storage Capacity
Storage Price (AED)
256GB AED 8,499
512GB Approx. AED 11,049
1TB Approx. AED 13,599*
2TB AED 13,599
*Based on Apple’s UAE tier-pricing of adding AED 2,550 for each doubling of capacity from the lowest tier (Apple hasn’t revealed all tier prices publicly)
For comparison, here is where the iPhone Duo positions itself among other premium smartphones in Dubai:
Device UAE Price From
iPhone Duo AED 8,499
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 AED 7,199
iPhone 18 Pro Max AED 5,499
iPhone 18 Pro AED 5,099
When Does the iPhone Duo Get Released in Dubai?
Announced: September 9, 2026
Pre-orders open: October 16, 2026 (Friday)
In stores in UAE: October 23, 2026 (Friday)
Dubai belongs to the first group of countries Apple releases its new product to, alongside the United States, UK and more than 70 others, thus Dubai residents will not have to wait months to get their hands on the first generation Apple device.
iPhone Duo Complete Specs
Build
The Duo has a book-like folding mechanism that makes the closed phone work just like any other iPhone, while the opened one has a significantly bigger display. It’s made from titanium and has Ceramic Shield protection, along with IP68 rating of water and dust-resistance. available in two color white & sky
Displays
Outer display: 5.4 inches Super Retina XDR OLED, covers 90% of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro
Inner display: 7.6 inches
