Yesterday, the Apple Store Dubai officially opened to the public, becoming the tech giant?s 494th retail store to debut since the opening of their very first brick-and-mortar store in 2001 in Fairfax County, Virginia. Since that first occasion, their stores have become synonymous with ground-breaking, transparent design, with Apple even receiving patents for their iconic flagship store and glass staircase designs. 

Yesterday, the Apple Store Dubai officially opened to the public, becoming the tech giant?s 494th retail store to debut since the opening of their very first brick-and-mortar store in 2001 in Fairfax County, Virginia. Since that first occasion, their stores have become synonymous with ground-breaking, transparent design, with Apple even receiving patents for their iconic flagship store and glass staircase designs. With their newest stores, Apple has tried to build what they call a ?modern-day town square,? where visitors come not just to shop, but to be inspired, learn and connect with others in an inviting community space.To mark the Dubai store?s opening, we?ve rounded up 11 of the most iconic Apple stores from around the globe.Dubai, UAE / Foster + Partners 
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The newest Apple store features a 186-foot curved storefront and balcony overlooking Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain, equipped with eighteen 37.5-foot-high motorized ?Solar Wings? that react to changing climate conditions.Ginza, Tokyo / Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

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