Casio Unveils First Arabic-Dial Watch Collection for the Middle East

Casio’s Arabic-dial collection makes its strongest case as a watch you would actually wear every day. The Eastern Arabic numerals and arabesque pattern give it character; the straightforward quartz format keeps the proposition clear. I’d choose the dial by readability before colour-trend appeal. A decorative face still has to do the basic job beautifully: tell you the time at a glance.

My buying verdict: legibility beats launch hype

The appeal is a distinctive everyday design without turning the purchase into a luxury-status exercise. Compare the white and darker dials in normal light, check the bracelet fit and confirm the full reference on the quote. The earlier UAE listing was marked out of stock when checked; it is not evidence that every retailer or colour is unavailable. Buy the watch you want, not a vague promise of scarcity.

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UAE price and availability: what is confirmed

The regional MTP-E735AR-7AVDF listing displays AED 383.25 and AED 365.00 and was marked out of stock in the page checked on 18 October 2026. Its footer identifies Al Wifaq General Trading LLC as the seller, invoice issuer and delivery provider. These are that listing’s displayed figures—not a completed checkout, a guaranteed discount or proof that every colour is unavailable across the UAE.

For a purchase, ask for the full reference, actual stock and final amount payable, including the treatment of tax and delivery. We have not confirmed what accounts for the two displayed amounts or placed an order. A 7AVDF quote should not be treated as a universal price for every MTP-E735AR variant. Casio’s international specification page remains useful for the watch’s measurements and bilingual day display, but it is not the same thing as a locally available purchase.

The MTP-E735AR series: regional design, everyday functions

The MTP-E735AR collection is a strategic release aimed at bringing distinctive regional character to Casio’s accessible everyday watch formats. Unlike standard global models, these timepieces feature applied Eastern Arabic numerals and a bilingual day display that switches between Arabic and English.

The design incorporates an intricate arabesque-inspired motif that extends across the full face of the watch, adding depth to the traditional three-hand layout. A day-and-date window is positioned at the 3 o’clock mark to provide practical functionality alongside the decorative elements.

Design Details: Arabesque Patterns and Colourways

The collection is available in five distinct colourways: black, deep blue, ice blue, turquoise, and white. While the core design remains consistent, the visual impact of the arabesque pattern varies significantly depending on the chosen colour:

• White Edition: This model features a more graphic and prominent look, using a silver motif paired with blue hands and hour markers.
• Darker Versions: The darker versions use tonal treatments, allowing the arabesque pattern to blend more subtly into the dial.
• Other Models: The remaining versions feature silver-tone hands that coordinate with the stainless-steel case and integrated bracelet.

The fit detail I would check before the colour

Casio’s official MTP-E735AR-1AV specification gives an adjustable clasp and a compatible band size of 150–205mm. That is a useful constraint for a gift or an online order: measure the intended wearer’s wrist rather than judge bracelet fit from a photograph. If it falls outside that range, ask the seller for a confirmed fitting solution before paying. Do not assume a small case automatically means a bracelet that fits every small wrist.

The case dimensions are length × width × height: 44.5 × 37.5 × 8.4mm. Calling it simply a “44.5mm watch” loses that distinction. I like the compact width and thin profile on paper, but the integrated outline still needs to sit properly on the wrist. Those are published dimensions, not a wearing experience I am claiming.

My colour choice: make the pattern earn its place

The pale dial with blue hands would be my first comparison: it makes the decoration part of the watch’s personality instead of hiding it. I would set it beside a darker option and look at the hands first, then the numerals. If the pattern wins your attention but makes the time harder to read, choose the quieter dial. That is the sensible place to be fussy—not a reason to pay a scarcity premium for a colour you did not want.

The regional product page could not be freshly loaded during our 21 October check. The price-and-stock observation above therefore remains explicitly dated 18 October, not a claim about today’s checkout or every UAE seller. Confirm the exact reference and final quote directly before ordering.

Technical Specifications

The MTP-E735AR is a three-hand quartz watch with day and date, not a connected watch or a mechanical chronograph. Casio’s specification sheet is the basis for the measurements below; it is not evidence of a WHIUAE durability test.

Feature	Specification
Case Dimensions	44.5 × 37.5 × 8.4mm
Case & Bracelet Material	Stainless steel
Water Resistance	50 metres
Glass Type	Mineral glass
Battery Life	Approximately three years

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For a daily watch, the 37.5mm case width and 8.4mm thickness are more useful buying details than launch hype. Casio gives a weight of 89g and accuracy of ±20 seconds per month for MTP-E735AR-1AV. Our preference is to choose the dial you can read most easily in normal light. The decorative pattern is the appeal, but legibility and bracelet fit decide whether you will actually wear it.