NEVER buy iPhone from Dubai's Electronics Market | EP2

Welcome to our latest travel vlog from Dubai! In this episode, we embark on a quest to find the best deals on the new Apple iPhone 14 Pro at the renowned Meena Bazar electronics market.
After a heartwarming reunion with our old school friend Gurpreet, we set out to explore Old Dubai and hunt for the latest gadgets. The excitement was palpable as we ventured into the labyrinthine alleys of Meena Bazar, known for its bustling electronics market.
Our mission was clear - find the best price for the coveted iPhone 14 Pro. However, what unfolded was beyond our expectations. The market, touted for its reputation of offering great deals, turned out to be a hotspot for scams targeting unsuspecting tourists. Disappointment struck as we encountered sellers employing various tricks to overcharge tourists. Prices skyrocketed, and some even refused to provide essential tax refund slips, a critical document for claiming back taxes on purchased devices.
Our friend took the plunge and purchased the Apple iPhone 14 Pro for a reasonable 77,000 INR. However, the billing process revealed a shocking twist - the final cost soared to a staggering 90,000 INR! To make matters worse, no tax refund slip was provided, leaving us questioning the authenticity of the entire shopping experience.
Have you ever faced a similar situation while shopping abroad? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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  • @sunnyahirrao3787
    @sunnyahirrao37872 ай бұрын

    Bhai samsung TDRA VERSION india me lake active kar sakte hai kya .. sim lock to nai hoga

  • @aniksingh3154
    @aniksingh31546 ай бұрын

    Up to mark vlogging osm 👌

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you brother 🥰

  • @NiSHANT_69
    @NiSHANT_69Ай бұрын

    Good content ❤👍

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you brother

  • @Abhirama2329
    @Abhirama23293 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the reality bro!

  • @namburiteja1075
    @namburiteja10756 ай бұрын

    Is there any problem at customs even we have to take iphone from the box(box kept in check in bag)and using like personal phone.

  • @SudhanshuKumartech

    @SudhanshuKumartech

    6 ай бұрын

    No

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    To be on safe side, I suggest you to take the phone out of the box and carry it with you. In case of a custom check, there will be nothing to worry at Indian customs.

  • @Techmart30
    @Techmart304 ай бұрын

    Bro calculation esa hai if you are swiping card they charge 2.5% to 3% charge and if you are paying by google pay or phone pe they take conversion charge or you can say hawala charges that is very common in dubai and most of the people from Kerala side so they tell you to pay on indian number...

  • @rakibulislamrifat2431
    @rakibulislamrifat24314 ай бұрын

    Brother please tell me about base wirless shop... Is this shop is good or not?

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    4 ай бұрын

    Brother I don’t have any idea about that.

  • @randomraidor
    @randomraidor6 ай бұрын

    Electronic device Mall se lene me and Meena bazar me bohot fark hai bhai? Samsung, Mac mini, etc

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes! Price ka kafi difference aa jata hai.

  • @randomraidor

    @randomraidor

    6 ай бұрын

    @@harshrajkaushik kaha se lena sahi rahega bhai? Meena bazar or Dubai Mall? Meena bazar me genuine products hai na?

  • @LA-hd6yr

    @LA-hd6yr

    6 ай бұрын

    @@randomraidorHa genuine hai meena bazaar me but not on all shops, buy from Eurozone or City Choice only they are very old and popular shops

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    @randomraidor Meena bazar me aapko refurbished products bhi mil sakta hai toh please be alert. Definitely price kam rahega as compared to malls.

  • @Animesh10barcelona
    @Animesh10barcelona6 ай бұрын

    Bhai gpay se pay karne me currency conversion rate kya Diya?

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    Bhai 2-3% ke around liya tha. Exactly yaad nhi aa rha

  • @sahajjain6796
    @sahajjain67966 ай бұрын

    Please dont spread fake news. They take 2.5% additional amount if you pay by any cars. If you pay by cash no extra amount is taken. They even tell you this before doing payment. Out of 5% vat, 4% gets refunded at the airport. Many people buy iphone from this market. We get cheap rate because dubai govt puts no import taxes on iphones and also theese shopkeepers buy the phone in bulk quantity. Even i bought iPhone 15 pro max at 4600 dh from here. Till now not faced any single problem, not even phone heating.

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    See, you are correct that they inform you beforehand that 2.5% is taken but some of some of the stores refused to provide with the tax refund slip and created a huge confusion related to the % they are taking. Even I’ve done shopping from there two years back but this time I found this thing and it was strange. The camera with which this vlog is shot was purchased from the same market!

  • @souravsureswar3769
    @souravsureswar37695 ай бұрын

    Iphone 14 pro price kitna pada bro. Is bargaining possible at mobile shops?

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    5 ай бұрын

    Bhai price toh sahi hi pada around 90-91K INR but aap thoda bohot bargain kar sakte hain.

  • @souravsureswar3769

    @souravsureswar3769

    5 ай бұрын

    @@harshrajkaushikiphone 14 pro 128 gb variant or 256gb liya apne? 128 gb price 3700 aed in city choice then u have made a bad deal at eurozone

  • @aviralraithapa
    @aviralraithapaАй бұрын

    watching your videos and other youtubers who share their experiences buying a smartphone in Dubai, i guess the safest and smartest thing to do is to buy it via CASH or else they'll charge whatever they feel like when it comes to debit/credit cards or upi and other digital transactions.

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! You are correct. The best way is to convert currency to dirham and use the cash to purchase any electronic item👍

  • @nitinkanals5087
    @nitinkanals50876 ай бұрын

    But does i phone have international warranty because if doesn't its a waste to buy it from there in the first place.

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    iPhone gives global warranty so you need not worry in this case but if you buy Samsung or other phones they give UAE warranty only.

  • @nitinkanals5087

    @nitinkanals5087

    6 ай бұрын

    OK that narrows it down. Thanks.!!!

  • @manishburman4309
    @manishburman430915 күн бұрын

    Apka Point galat hai.....Fone ke pirpose se Bathere log jaate hai and aaram se Pocket me rakh ke pass karte hai

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    13 күн бұрын

    Okay bhai! Ho sakta hai. But jab aapka 70-80k Rupees lga ho aur ye darr ho ki custom me checking ho sakti hai toh kya aap karoge? Vaise toh kuch number of devices tak allowed hai.

  • @Abhirama2329
    @Abhirama23293 ай бұрын

    Same scam happened with me in Thailand!! The guy claimed he will give me some jadibuti for removing my specs!!! I ignored him

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    3 ай бұрын

    Exactly, these are the things we need to be aware of while travelling. You did a great job ignoring him 🔥

  • @shivdayalsir3693
    @shivdayalsir36936 ай бұрын

    Nice 👍

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you chacha 🙏

  • @piyushsarsilmaz
    @piyushsarsilmaz6 ай бұрын

    your hostel name in business bay area ??

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    It was backpackers Zone. But there was one person who booked the same hostel but in his booking the hostel’s name was different. So it looked suspicious 🤨

  • @ravijadhav9502
    @ravijadhav95026 ай бұрын

    Bhai tum india se ho kya

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    Haan bhai

  • @Kuki_Singh
    @Kuki_Singh6 ай бұрын

    Sardar dubai m bin bjaya kre k itne bde hoth le rha😂😂

  • @gauravgk5685
    @gauravgk56856 ай бұрын

    How many devices a single person can buy from their??

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    5 ай бұрын

    Bhai not more than 2 mobile phones.

  • @gauravgk5685

    @gauravgk5685

    5 ай бұрын

    That means . 1 Jo hum India se le k chl re sath m .....or baki 2 Dubai se la skte sath m

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    5 ай бұрын

    @gauravgk5685 haan

  • @gauravgk5685

    @gauravgk5685

    5 ай бұрын

    Box ko luggage bag m ka skte h ??

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    5 ай бұрын

    Haan bhai rakh sakte ho. Par device ko apne saath rakhna hoga

  • @amitbikram9031
    @amitbikram90316 ай бұрын

    bahat claustrophobic lag raha room

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    Haan bhai bohot kam jagah thi bas kisi tarah raat ko so gye! The experience was beyond horrible😖

  • @travelraw5788
    @travelraw57886 ай бұрын

    Kuch nhi hota... Khud use Karo bas aur kuch nhi hota hai customs me... My experience 😉

  • @harshrajkaushik

    @harshrajkaushik

    6 ай бұрын

    Exactly bro! Phone jeb me rakho aur chalte bano, ye scene hota hai idhar ke custom ka😁 bas devices legal limit ke andar ho toh kabhi koi dikkat ho hi nhi sakti