Here's what happened when Note8 pre-orders were released in the UAE

Samsung fans who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 8 queue up to get their devices over the weekend in Dubai.

Dubai - A good number of people now have bragging rights as they are among the first to own the device

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By Alvin R. Cabral

Published: Sun 17 Sep 2017, 8:56 PM

Last updated: Mon 18 Sep 2017, 12:01 AM

Who says only the iPhone gets this much attention?
Samsung has its own version of the 'Great Mobile Device Crush' - and it's equally filled with fanfare and anticipation.
Fans of the South Korean tech giant's devices queued up outside participating stores in the UAE over the weekend to finally claim their pre-ordered Galaxy Note8 devices, a testimony to the lasting power of the brand - despite some unfortunate events that have beset the company.
And it's no small feat: pre-orders for this year's iteration of the Note exceeded the previous generation by more than four times, Samsung Gulf Electronics said in a statement to Khaleej Times. The pre-order period was from August 24 to September 10.
If you're a Samsung die-hard who - for some reason - missed or forgot to pre-order, fret not; the Note8 will be in UAE shelves starting September 22.
However, you'll have to live with the fact that many others beat you to the draw for bragging rights.
- alvin@khaleejtimes.com

Samsung fans who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 8 queue up to get their devices over the weekend in Dubai.
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Samsung fans who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 8 queue up to get their devices over the weekend in Dubai.
Samsung fans who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 8 queue up to get their devices over the weekend in Dubai.
Samsung fans who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 8 queue up to get their devices over the weekend in Dubai.
Alvin R. Cabral

Published: Sun 17 Sep 2017, 8:56 PM

Last updated: Mon 18 Sep 2017, 12:01 AM

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