UAE prices · checked October 2026
Tablets worth buying in the UAE
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Study · School (KG–Grade 12)
Top pickiPad (A16)
The school iPad: big 11-inch screen, 128GB and the cheapest new iPad. Add a strong case.
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Also goodGalaxy Tab A11+
If the school allows Android and the budget is tight, it does homework, reading and video lessons for less than half the price.
See details →Tip: Check your school's device list first — many ask for a specific iPad or minimum storage.
Study · University
Top pickiPad Air 11-inch (M4)
The university iPad: M4 and 12GB memory last the whole degree, and Apple Pencil Pro makes handwritten notes easy. Ask for the student price.
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Also goodGalaxy Tab S12+
Android students get the S Pen in the box and a microSD slot — no extra AED for a pen.
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Also goodiPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Only if you'll use it heavily for drawing, video or design — otherwise the Air is the smarter buy.
See details →Tip: For lots of essays and Office work, pair it with a keyboard — or look at a laptop instead.
Study · Art, design & architecture students
Top pickiPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
The OLED 120Hz screen makes drawing feel natural, and M5 handles big Procreate and design files.
See details →Also goodiPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Same Apple Pencil Pro support for AED 2,000 less — enough for most first- and second-year work.
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Also goodGalaxy Tab S12 Ultra
A huge 14.6-inch canvas with the S Pen included, if you prefer Android.
See details →Tip: Budget for Apple Pencil Pro (sold separately) on iPad.
Work · Emails, documents & meetings
Top pickiPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Fast, light and great for video calls with the landscape camera. Add a keyboard case for typing.
See details →Also goodGalaxy Tab S12+
Samsung DeX gives you a desktop-style layout, and the pen is in the box for signing documents.
See details →Tip: If you type all day, a laptop is usually better value than a tablet plus keyboard.
Work · Photo, video & design work
Work · On the move (travel, field work, cabin crew)
Personal use · Videos, browsing & reading
Personal use · For the kids
Top pickGalaxy Tab A11+
Cheap enough that a drop isn't a disaster, and microSD for downloaded cartoons.
See details →Also goodiPad (A16)
Lasts for years and has the best kids' apps — worth it if it will be used daily.
See details →Tip: Whichever you buy, get a rugged case and turn on parental controls before handing it over.