Finally got one the other day after weeks of trying!
Deliveries are about 20 units per shop every couple of days, usually late at night. They wont take preorders or even call you to let you know when they're in.
Apple istyle stores will take orders, but for Etisalat only plan 1 available.
In terms of what has happened to them locally, only app not to be included in phone is the face to face app, a real shame.
Skype app downloaded and works a treat, but only on wifi at home, not on the 3g roaming.
Really nice phone.