The first customers through the doors of Apple's flagship Dubai Mall store get their hands on the new iPhone 14. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
IT worker Abdul Rafeeque with the new model.
The new iPhone has had strong reviews for its display, processing power and camera - though some critics say Apple has not given users enough new features to make it worth the upgrade from a 13 model.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the largest phone Apple has released, and is slightly heavier and thicker than the iPhone 13.
All of Apple's iPhone 14 stock in this store was reserved or sold within 45 minutes.
Many shoppers arrived before the mall even opened.
Some customers took the morning off work to queue early on Friday.
An Apple shop worker shows off the new model.
Some customers bought several for family and friends, spending tens of thousands of dirhams.
The launch of the iPhone 14 at the Apple Store in Dubai Mall.
The new iPhone 14 on display at the Apple Store in Dubai Mall.
