Last week Patently Apple posted a report titled "Today, the Reimagined Apple Yas Mall with Bianco Cristal Floors and Wood Ceilings opened in Abu Dhabi." Today, the news is even better. It was revealed that a new Apple store will soon open its doors on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, making it the tech company’s fourth outlet in the UAE.

The Apple Al Maryah Island store will offer views of the waterfront promenade and "be a home for customers to explore their creativity, discover new products and receive the best support from the new retail team," the Cupertino-based technology company said on Thursday.

Apple unveiled a special barricade surrounding the storefront on Thursday morning. The barricade pays tribute to pearls and pearl divers, and what they represent for Abu Dhabi’s history and culture.

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"The pearl and the environment it is born out of is a great metaphor for the growth of the city, and its investment in its creative community that is driving full speed towards the future," Apple said.

Apple further stated that "The store will become a new place for the community to gather, learn and find inspiration. Visitors will be able to create, collaborate and continue to experience the best of Apple, all in one place." For more, read the full report by The National News.