Dubai, Sept. 20 -- Following strong demand during the pre-order period, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale at the Apple Store in Dubai Mall on Friday, September 18, attracting Indian shoppers alongside United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents.

Some Indian buyers travelled to Dubai after finding that the latest Pro models cost less in the UAE than in India, with the price difference large enough for some to consider the cost of travelling abroad.

Mumbai resident Aman Solanki was among those who decided to make the purchase in Dubai. He told Gulf News that the savings remained significant even after accounting for his flight and visa expenses.

"Even with the flight ticket and visa cost, it is still cheaper for me to buy...