United Arab Emirates +971
To call United Arab Emirates from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 971, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +971 50 123 4567.
The country calling code for United Arab Emirates is +971. A number starting +971 or 00971 is a call to or from United Arab Emirates. From abroad: +971 50 123 4567.
To call United Arab Emirates from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 971, then the local number without its leading 0. The +971 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call United Arab Emirates from abroad
011 971 50 123 456700 971 50 123 45670011 971 50 123 4567+971 50 123 456750 123 4567 is a real-format United Arab Emirates mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
United Arab Emirates area codes
In United Arab Emirates, landlines usually include an area code after +971 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
02 234 5678from abroad+971 2 234 5678050 123 4567from abroad+971 50 123 4567Landline numbers in United Arab Emirates have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +971.
Calling abroad from United Arab Emirates
To call another country from United Arab Emirates, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From United Arab Emirates to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A United Arab Emirates number in international format is written +971 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call United Arab Emirates
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call United Arab Emirates for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +971?
United Arab Emirates has the country calling code +971.
How do I call United Arab Emirates from the United States?
Dial 011, then 971, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 50 123 4567.
What does +971 mean?
It is the international dialing code for United Arab Emirates. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +971 mobile or landline?
The +971 code identifies the country, not the line type; United Arab Emirates landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in United Arab Emirates
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. United Arab Emirates has 2 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| EtisalatUAE Federal Government (40%) and public shareholders (60%) | 424-02 | 4G · 5G | 10.8 MJuly 2019 |
| duUAE Federal Government (39.5%), Mubadala Development Company (19.75%)… | 424-03 | 3G · 4G · 5G | 7.90 M2022 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
2G and 3G switch-off timeline
- Du — 2G (GSM) switched off
- Etisalat — 2G (GSM) switched off
Received a call from a United Arab Emirates number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Phone rules in United Arab Emirates
The rules a caller, a visitor or a new resident runs into in United Arab Emirates, each with its source.
| ID to buy a SIM | Registration with ID is mandatory (TDRA). Visitors register with their passport (GCC citizens may use their national ID); citizens and residents must present their original Emirates ID (copies or scans not accepted). Limit: up to 2 SIM cards per service provider for visitors, up to 5 per provider for residents.tdra.gov.ae |
|---|---|
| Monthly contract | Postpaid (e&) requires the original Emirates ID (i.e. UAE residency) plus one supporting document: stamped salary certificate (minimum AED 2,500), vehicle licence, 3-month bank statement, recent utility bill with physical address, tenancy/ownership contract, or Ministry of Labour contract (minimum salary AED 2,500).eand.ae |
| Calling apps | Restricted. TDRA states that making calls with VoIP software is illegal unless the service is licensed by TDRA, provided together with a UAE licensee, or approved by TDRA; operators block unlicensed VoIP traffic. Approved apps include BOTIM, GoChat (e&), Voico, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex and Slack; WhatsApp and FaceTime voice/video calls are not on the approved list.tdra.gov.ae |
| Reporting scam calls | Complaints about spam/fraudulent calls go to your licensed operator (required by TDRA to log, investigate and give a reference number). Do Not Call Registry (DNCR): send 'DNCR' by SMS to 1012 (e&) to opt out of telemarketing; complaints via the DNCR portal or e& customer care 101.eand.ae |
| Emergency numbers | Police 999, Ambulance 998, Fire / Civil Defence 997, Coastguard 996, Search and rescue 995 (callable anywhere in the UAE).u.ae |
Checked on 28 September 2026. Rules on SIM registration and calling apps change often: confirm with the regulator or the operator.
Mobile plan prices in United Arab Emirates
Prepaid, tourist and SIM-only offers of the operators of United Arab Emirates, as priced on their own websites on 28 September 2026. The price per GB helps compare offers of different sizes.
| Operator · offer | Type | Price | Data | Per GB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e&Visitor Line | Tourist SIM | 48.99 AED+ VAT | 4 GB28 days | 12.25 AED | Offer |
| duTourist value bundle 4GB (28 days) | Tourist SIM | 49 AED | 4 GB28 days | 12.25 AED | Offer |
| e&Visitor Line Premium | Tourist SIM | 124.99 AED+ VAT | 13 GB28 days | 9.61 AED | Offer |
| duTourist unlimited data bundle (7 days) | Tourist SIM | 199 AED | Unlimited7 days | — | Offer |
| e&Visitor Line Unlimited Data | Tourist SIM | 199.99 AED+ VAT | Unlimited7 days | — | Offer |
| duFree Tourist eSIM | Tourist eSIM | 0 AEDpromo | 10 GB1 day | 0 AED | Offer |
| e&Wasel Prepaid Line | Prepaid | 40 AEDpromo | — | Offer | |
| e&New Freedom 150 Local minutes | Monthly, SIM only | 150 AED/month + VAT | 4 GB | 37.50 AED | Offer |
Checked on 28 September 2026. “promo” marks a promotional price or bonus data at that date. Prices change often: the operator's page is the reference.