Any chance we might see Apple officially in Dubai?

[drsandy]

Considering they are on a massive expansion rampage, do you think we will get lucky?

[Magnus]

Considering they are on a massive expansion rampage, do you think we will get lucky?

One rumor says they'll establish something in Abu Dhabi "soon". What that is I've not heard.

[Zaid Al Hilali]

One rumor says they'll establish something in Abu Dhabi "soon". What that is I've not heard.

I had a discussion with a (Media Authority) in Abu Dhabi last week, they confirmed that Apple will be present soon there, I wouldn't know which part of Apple will be present, could be marketing, or education or full entity, whatever the case, I'm glad to have Adobe and Apple present in UAE.

[drsandy]

Awesome news. Everyone deserves to be free from the shackles of the crap that is MS.

[Magnus]

Awesome news. Everyone deserves to be free from the shackles of the crap that is MS.

MS as in Microsoft? How do they fit in here?

[drsandy]

Easy. Official Apple stores create hype and allure greater than any other brand in the world thereby attracting more and more people to Apple products. Greater exposure = higher adoption rates

[michl]

MS as in Microsoft? How do they fit in here?

Easy. Official Apple stores create hype and allure greater than any other brand in the world thereby attracting more and more people to Apple products. Greater exposure = higher adoption rates

= increased market share for Apple

= less market share for MS

QED

[michl]

so wat if apple comes here?

See above... More choices, better service, latest models, competition, better prices, ... service.

It's all about the experience. Phenomenal success. You want one.

[drsandy]

It's not the best comparison but Apple Store's are like Tech Museums. People come there to just to get a taste of the entire "Apple Experience". The best part is no one is trying to sell you anything; you can just go there to experience their products and ask questions and even have a salesperson walk you through all the great things about Mac OS X.

Believe me, you don't get such service anywhere!