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Apple’s new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 accessories and Apple Watch bands: the complete UAE guide

JANE A.
JANE A.
1 hour ago

TL;DR: Apple’s 2026 UAE accessories bring new iPhone 18 Pro cases, Duo cases, Wrist and Crossbody Straps, MagSafe wallets and a huge Apple Watch band refresh. New materials, coordinated colours and direct Apple UAE availability make this one of the most varied accessory updates yet.

Apple’s September 2026 hardware launch has brought more than shiny new devices. The accessory lineup has received a substantial refresh too, with new iPhone 18 Pro cases, accessories created specifically for the iPhone Duo, new ways to carry an iPhone, refreshed MagSafe gear and enough Apple Watch bands to turn choosing one into its own side quest.

And this year’s lineup feels unusually coordinated. Burgundy, Olive, Navy Blue and other recurring shades stretch across multiple products, making it possible to build an entire matching setup rather than treating the case, strap, wallet and Watch band as separate decisions. Apple has essentially turned its accessories catalogue into a character-customisation screen.

Below, I’ve included the UAE pricing alongside direct Apple Store links wherever possible, so you can jump straight from browsing to configuring the colour and size you want. Apple’s UAE accessories catalogue also confirms that the new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo and Apple Watch accessories are rolling into the local store.

iPhone 18 Pro Silicone Case with MagSafe

Apple’s familiar Silicone Case returns for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, priced at AED 219 in the UAE. This year’s colours are Burgundy, Olive, Crisp Blue, Navy Blue, Magenta and Black, giving the Pro models plenty of personality while keeping some suitably stealthy options around too.

The appeal remains its straightforward design. You get an Apple-designed case built around MagSafe, while the new generation also incorporates connection points for Apple’s Wrist Strap and Crossbody Strap. That makes the humble silicone case part of a much broader accessory system this time around.

The colour selection is particularly fun. Burgundy and Olive bring warmer tones, Crisp Blue and Magenta inject considerably more personality, and Black remains available for anyone whose preferred colour palette is Batman.

Buy the iPhone 18 Pro Silicone Case with MagSafe from Apple UAE

iPhone 18 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe

TechWoven is Apple’s alternative for anyone wanting something different from silicone or transparent plastic. The case is AED 269 in the UAE and comes in Burgundy, Olive, Taupe, Chambray Blue, Mulberry and Black.

The material is the big story. Apple describes TechWoven as a custom technical fabric using 100% recycled polyester, with multiple coloured yarns woven together on a Jacquard loom. The sides use lightly textured TPU for additional grip, while the buttons are anodised aluminium. It also incorporates the two connection points needed for the new Wrist and Crossbody Straps.

It’s one of the more visually interesting cases in the new collection, particularly if you want your case to become part of the phone’s overall design rather than simply wrap armour around it.

Buy the iPhone 18 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe from Apple UAE

iPhone 18 Pro Clear Case with MagSafe

Sometimes the best-looking iPhone case is the one that lets you see the iPhone. Apple’s Clear Case with MagSafe is AED 219 in the UAE and is available for both Pro sizes.

Its mission couldn’t be simpler. Rather than introducing another colour or texture, the Clear Case keeps the actual finish of the iPhone visible while maintaining MagSafe compatibility. If you spent ages deciding which iPhone colour to order, immediately covering the entire thing can feel slightly like customising a game character for an hour and then equipping a full-face helmet.

Buy the iPhone 18 Pro Clear Case with MagSafe from Apple UAE

iPhone Duo Case

The iPhone Duo introduces an entirely new accessory category for Apple, beginning with the dedicated AED 319 iPhone Duo Case in Sand and Navy Blue. Apple’s UAE store now has a dedicated Duo cases section containing both of its new first-party designs.

The restrained colour selection works nicely alongside such an unconventional device. Instead of making the case the headline attraction, Apple keeps things relatively clean and lets the Duo’s foldable hardware do the visual heavy lifting.

More importantly, the arrival of Duo-specific cases shows Apple designing accessories around the new form factor rather than merely trying to stretch the conventional iPhone case formula around it.

Buy the iPhone Duo Case from Apple UAE

iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand

The AED 529 iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand is one of the most intriguing additions to Apple’s accessory family. Available in Taupe and Navy Blue, it combines a TechWoven construction with an integrated kickstand that snaps neatly back into position when it isn’t required.

That stand makes perfect sense for the Duo. Apple says it supports a range of angles for reading, watching content and making FaceTime calls, while MagSafe charging can work with the stand open. It’s an accessory designed around what a folding iPhone can actually do rather than merely around protecting it.

This is exactly the sort of accessory I wanted to see accompanying Apple’s move into a different iPhone form factor. Foldable hardware opens up new positions and interactions, and accessories should take advantage of them.

Buy the iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand from Apple UAE

Apple Wrist Strap

Apple is also changing how we can carry an iPhone. The new AED 119 Wrist Strap attaches to compatible Apple cases and comes in Burgundy, Olive, Crisp Blue, Taupe, Magenta and Black.

It’s a small addition that creates another way of keeping the phone immediately accessible without permanently gripping it. Travelling, taking photos, attending events or wandering around somewhere unfamiliar with Maps permanently open all spring to mind.

The matching colours are a nice touch as well. Instead of looking like a generic tether attached afterwards, the Wrist Strap can become part of the case design itself. Burgundy case plus Burgundy strap? Apple’s matching game has officially begun.

Buy the Wrist Strap from Apple UAE

Apple Crossbody Strap

Apple takes that concept further with the AED 239 Crossbody Strap. It comes in Burgundy, Olive, Crisp Blue, Navy Blue, Taupe, Magenta, Light Gray, Black and Sand, giving it one of the broadest colour selections in the new collection.

Apple makes the strap from recycled PET yarns and uses flexible magnets with stainless-steel sliding mechanisms to adjust its length. It’s designed to connect directly to compatible Apple cases, including the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Silicone, TechWoven and Clear Cases.

That creates an interesting hands-free option for travel, festivals, sightseeing and photography-heavy days when your phone is constantly bouncing between your hand and pocket.

Buy the Crossbody Strap from Apple UAE

FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe

Apple’s FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe also gets fresh colours, including Dark Olive, Burgundy, Wildflower Blue, Magenta, Navy and Black. AED 269.

The appeal remains combining your essential cards with the iPhone rather than carrying another separate item. The wallet supports up to three cards, attaches magnetically and supports Find My functionality so your iPhone can notify you about its last known location if the wallet becomes separated.

What makes the 2026 refresh particularly fun is how naturally those colours slot into the broader collection. A wallet, case, strap and Apple Watch band can now all play within the same palette without looking like you assembled your setup through random loot drops.

Buy the FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe from Apple UAE

Apple Watch Sport Band and Sport Loop

Apple Watch owners have even more combinations to explore. The classic Sport Band is AED 199 and now comes in Black, Burgundy, Magenta, Navy Blue, Olive, Pale Succulent, Sand and Wildflower Blue. The Sport Loop is also AED 199, with Burgundy, Burgundy Plaid, Chambray Blue, Light Umber Plaid, Limestone, Magenta and Olive joining the collection.

The Sport Band remains the straightforward everyday choice, while the Sport Loop gives you a softer woven construction and easy adjustability. This year’s plaid versions are particularly interesting because they bring considerably more texture and visual detail than Apple’s usual solid colours.

Shop the new Apple Watch Sport Band and Sport Loop collection at Apple UAE

Nike Sport Band and Nike Sport Loop

The Nike collaboration continues with both the Nike Sport Band and Nike Sport Loop at AED 199. Each is available in After Dark Black, Chalk Calm, Essential White, Green Spark and Pavement Grey.

The Sport Band uses a perforated rubber construction designed around breathability, while the Nike Sport Loop uses a double-layer nylon weave with a hook-and-loop fastener and Nike Run Swoosh pull tab.

Green Spark is the obvious attention-grabber, while After Dark Black and Pavement Grey offer much more understated combinations. Having both Band and Loop versions means you can pick your preferred construction without leaving the Nike aesthetic behind.

Shop Nike Apple Watch bands from Apple UAE

Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop

Apple’s clasp-free Solo Loop is AED 199, available in Burgundy, Navy Blue, Olive and Wildflower Blue. The concept remains wonderfully minimalist: stretchy silicone with no buckle, clasp or overlapping pieces. Apple also makes it swimproof and sweatproof.

The AED 399 Braided Solo Loop takes the same uninterrupted approach but introduces a much more textured construction. Apple creates it by weaving thousands of recycled polyester yarn filaments around thin silicone threads, resulting in a very different look from the standard Solo Loop.

Just remember that sizing matters with both designs. Unlike a conventional buckle or loop, you’re selecting a fitted band, so finding the correct size should come before deciding which shade completes your wrist’s transformation sequence.

Shop Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands from Apple UAE

Magnetic Link and Modern Buckle

Apple’s AED 399 Magnetic Link comes in Burgundy, Camel, Midnight and Wildflower Blue, providing another route to a more dressed-up Apple Watch.

Then there’s the AED 799 Modern Buckle, available in Camel, Mulberry, Navy Blue and Sage. Despite looking like a traditional buckle, Apple actually uses a two-piece magnetic closure underneath, while the woven band incorporates a subtle texture and tiny colour details.

These designs highlight one of the best things about the Apple Watch band system. The exact same watch can jump from workout companion to something considerably smarter simply by swapping what connects it to your wrist.

Shop Magnetic Link and Modern Buckle bands from Apple UAE

Milanese Loop and Link Bracelet

The AED 399 Milanese Loop remains one of Apple’s most recognisable metal Watch bands and is available in Dark Bronze, Natural and Radiant Gold.

Radiant Gold also continues into the AED 1,299 Link Bracelet, which is available alongside Natural. The Link Bracelet uses 316L stainless-steel alloy and a butterfly closure that folds into the bracelet, with removable links designed so they can be adjusted without specialist tools.

These are the options that transform the Apple Watch most dramatically from sporty wearable into something resembling a conventional metal timepiece.

Shop Milanese Loop and Link Bracelet bands from Apple UAE

Apple Watch Ultra Alpine Loop

Apple hasn’t forgotten the Ultra crowd. The AED 399 Alpine Loop arrives in Burgundy, Dark Olive and Desert, giving Apple’s adventure-focused Watch some appropriately earthy new combinations.

The colours work particularly well with the Ultra’s more rugged design language. Desert naturally leans into the outdoor theme, while Burgundy gives that massive slab of wrist-mounted titanium a completely different personality.

Shop the new Alpine Loop from Apple UAE

Apple Watch Ultra Trail Loop

The AED 399 Trail Loop comes in Burgundy, Dark Umber and Sand. Its ultrathin woven construction is stretchy and infinitely adjustable, while Apple has woven reflective yarn into the edges for this generation.

That gives the Ultra family another distinctly different option alongside the Alpine and Ocean designs. Rather than merely choosing a colour, you’re choosing the band construction that best fits the personality you want from the Watch.

Shop the Trail Loop from Apple UAE

Apple Watch Ultra Ocean Band

Perhaps the coolest visual change among the Ultra accessories belongs to the AED 399 Ocean Band, offered in Translucent Black, Translucent Gray and Translucent Kelp.

The translucent treatment immediately distinguishes these from the more traditional solid colours elsewhere in the range. It gives the Ultra a wonderfully technical appearance, almost as though Apple briefly rediscovered the transparent-gadget era and decided we deserved some fun again.

The Ocean Band itself uses a tubular silicone construction and titanium hardware, with Apple designing it to stretch for use during water activities and even over a wetsuit. An extension is available separately for additional length.

Shop the new Ocean Band from Apple UAE

Apple Watch Hermès En Mer

The fashion side of Apple’s accessory universe gets plenty of attention too. The Apple Watch Hermès En Mer is AED 2,199 and comes in Argile, Bleu Nuit, Bordeaux and Orange.

En Mer uses a textured knit with a wave-inspired pillowed stripe and subtle Hermès “H” motif. Apple describes the band as water-resistant and pairs the 49mm design with a titanium buckle, giving the Hermès Ultra combination a surprisingly adventurous character.

Shop Apple Watch Hermès bands from Apple UAE

Apple Watch Hermès Scub’H Diving

The Hermès Scub’H Diving is AED 2,199 and comes in Bleu De Malte, Gris Titane and Vert Vertigo.

This is one of the sportiest designs in the Hermès collaboration. Apple says it’s moulded from high-performance rubber with circular porthole-inspired cut-outs, while a titanium buckle and adjustable loop secure the band. It’s designed for the Apple Watch Ultra and is built with water sports firmly in mind.

Vert Vertigo should be particularly striking alongside the Ultra’s titanium case, while Bleu De Malte gives the band a much deeper aquatic aesthetic.

Shop Apple Watch Hermès Ultra bands from Apple UAE

Apple Watch Hermès Rocabar Club

The Hermès Rocabar Club is AED 1,999 and introduces colour combinations rather than straightforward single shades. Choices include Bleu Nuit/Bleu Brighton, Bleu Nuit/Gris Titane, Bleu Nuit/Orange and Bleu Nuit/Vert.

Its knitted construction uses contrasting stripes and a raised “H” motif, with Hermès drawing inspiration from its equestrian heritage. That makes Rocabar Club visually very different from Apple’s deliberately minimalist mainstream bands.

Shop Apple Watch Hermès bands from Apple UAE

Hermès Satin Clou de Selle and Kilim Single Tour

The Hermès Satin Clou de Selle is AED 1,999 and is offered exclusively in Noir. Its woven textile has a satin sheen and a golden Clou de Selle detail, designed specifically to complement the Radiant Gold titanium Apple Watch Hermès.

The Hermès Kilim Single Tour is also AED 1,999, with Bleu De Malte, Béton and Cuivre finishes. Kilim takes things in a sportier direction with waterproof moulded rubber carrying the Hermès “H” motif and a deployment buckle.

Together, they show just how far the Apple Watch accessory ecosystem now stretches. One moment you’re choosing a workout-friendly Sport Loop; the next you’re contemplating whether Cuivre coordinates with your digital watch face. This rabbit hole has levels.

Shop the Apple Watch Hermès collection from Apple UAE

Building your 2026 Apple setup

The most exciting thing about Apple’s September accessory refresh isn’t any single case or band. It’s how interconnected the collection has become. Burgundy alone can travel across an iPhone case, Wrist Strap, Crossbody Strap, FineWoven Wallet and multiple Apple Watch bands, allowing you to build an unusually cohesive setup.

You certainly don’t have to match everything. Mixing Olive with Sand, Navy with Chambray Blue or a neutral iPhone case with one of the brighter Watch bands can produce a far more interesting combination than turning yourself into a walking Pantone swatch.

The new carrying accessories also expand the ecosystem beyond colour. Wrist Strap and Crossbody Strap change how an iPhone can be carried, while the Duo Folio’s integrated kickstand takes advantage of the new folding form factor. Meanwhile, translucent Ocean Bands, plaid Sport Loops and fresh Hermès designs give the Apple Watch substantially different personalities without changing the watch itself.

For the entire collection in one place, Apple’s UAE accessories store is the easiest starting point.

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