There is a particular kind of phone that never gets carried in a pocket. It gets set down on a table where people can see it. The iPhone 18 Pro Max 24K Full Gold Edition by Craft by Merlin is built for exactly that moment, and pre-bookings are now open worldwide for anyone who wants to be first in line the day it ships.
Why a Gold iPhone Still Turns Heads in 2026
Gold plating on a phone sounds simple until you see it done properly. Craft by Merlin wraps the entire frame of the iPhone 18 Pro Max in genuine 24K yellow gold, including the bezels, the camera ring, and every side panel, then finishes it with a mirror gloss polish so the reflections look intentional rather than accidental. It is not a sticker or a spray coat. It is a full-body plating process meant to survive years of handling, backed by a protective layer that resists scratching and fading.
What You Are Actually Pre-Booking
This is the iPhone 18 Pro Max, not a modified older model, so the technology underneath the gold is exactly what Apple built:
- Dynamic Island for live activities and multitasking
- A20 Pro chip for the fastest performance in the lineup
- ProMotion display with Always-On support
- An advanced triple-lens camera system
- eSIM-only connectivity for a fully digital setup with no physical SIM tray
Storage comes in 512GB and 1TB, so there is room for whichever you actually use your phone for, whether that is a working archive of files or a few years of photos and video.
The Pre-Booking Offer, In Plain Terms
Craft by Merlin's pre-booking model is straightforward: you secure your unit today for a refundable deposit of AED 1,000, with the full 24K Gold Edition priced at AED 12,799. Every pre-booking placed right now also comes with a free Apple AirPods 4, so you are not just reserving a phone, you are locking in a bundle before it disappears.
Delivery is scheduled for 2 to 3 weeks after the iPhone 18 officially launches, and shipping is free and insured to anywhere in the world. Because the device ships with your name, initials, or a custom design engraved on request, no two orders leave the workshop looking identical unless you want them to.
Who This Edition Is For
Gold has always signalled the same thing across cultures and price points: this was chosen, not settled for. If you buy technology as an heirloom rather than a consumable, gift a device to mark a milestone, or simply want the one iPhone in the room that nobody else has, the 24K Gold Edition is the version built with you in mind.
How to Reserve Yours
- Visit the iPhone 18 Pro Max 24K Gold product page
- Choose your model (iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max) and storage size
- Pay the AED 1,000 deposit to lock in your unit and your free AirPods 4
- Wait for your delivery window, opening 2 to 3 weeks after Apple's official launch
Pre-booking slots for the gold finish are limited by production capacity, not by demand alone, so reserving early is the only way to guarantee your spot in the first batch.
