Here are some cool facts about the store 👉

17 April 2023 will be remembered as the day when Apple delighted every fan in India by opening its first retail store in India at BKC, Mumbai.

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It is located at Jio World Drive Mall & is spread over 22,000 sq ft. The iGeeksBlog team was lucky to witness the event there! 😉

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Apple BKC has more than 100 members, collectively speaking over 20 languages.

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The BKC store completely runs on solar energy and is carbon neutral, thanks to the dedicated solar panels installed on the roof.

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1,000 handcrafted, triangle-shaped timber ceiling pieces give the store a unique geometry. These pieces were assembled in Delhi.

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The store has two stone walls sourced from Rajasthan & a 14-meter-long stainless-steel staircase connecting the ground level to the upper.

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Another interesting sighting is the massive indoor trees against the glass panels that adorn the ground floor. Take a look, be amazed 👇

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Every Apple product will be placed for public display. Customers can even place their order from the website and pick it up from the store.

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Customers can schedule an appointment from the website and get answers to all troubleshooting queries from the in-store service station.

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Apple has strictly prohibited its competitors from owning property or placing advertisements anywhere near the store.

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To celebrate the launch, Apple curated a playlist in Apple Music with local artists. The official website also featured new wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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At the cool product table that works with hand gestures, you’ll have an Apple expert to guide you and complete the check-out on the spot.

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Apple is going to pay a staggering Rs. 4.2 million monthly, with an annual increase of 15%.

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Here are some cool facts about the store 👉

Apple BKC is Open!

17 April 2023 will be remembered as the day when Apple delighted every fan in India by opening its first retail store in India at BKC, Mumbai.

Launch

It is located at Jio World Drive Mall & is spread over 22,000 sq ft. The iGeeksBlog team was lucky to witness the event there! 😉

Area

Apple BKC has more than 100 members, collectively speaking over 20 languages.

Team

The BKC store completely runs on solar energy and is carbon neutral, thanks to the dedicated solar panels installed on the roof.

Solar array

1,000 handcrafted, triangle-shaped timber ceiling pieces give the store a unique geometry. These pieces were assembled in Delhi.

Ceiling

The store has two stone walls sourced from Rajasthan & a 14-meter-long stainless-steel staircase connecting the ground level to the upper.

Walls and Staircase

Another interesting sighting is the massive indoor trees against the glass panels that adorn the ground floor. Take a look, be amazed 👇

Trees

Every Apple product will be placed for public display. Customers can even place their order from the website and pick it up from the store.

Products

Customers can schedule an appointment from the website and get answers to all troubleshooting queries from the in-store service station.

Genius Bar

Apple has strictly prohibited its competitors from owning property or placing advertisements anywhere near the store.

No Competitors

To celebrate the launch, Apple curated a playlist in Apple Music with local artists. The official website also featured new wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Tribute

At the cool product table that works with hand gestures, you’ll have an Apple expert to guide you and complete the check-out on the spot.

No Billing Counter

Apple is going to pay a staggering Rs. 4.2 million monthly, with an annual increase of 15%.

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