Cheap Calls to
Dubai & UAE from USA
Reaching the United Arab Emirates from the United States usually means punching in 011, then +971, then the local number. With Intercalling you place the same call from your browser at low pay as you go rates, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.
The essentials
- Outbound: Dial out without buying a number.
- Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
Dialing the UAE from the USA
Three quick steps get your call through to Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
Exit Code (011)
Begin with 011 up front. It tells the network you are placing an international call from the USA or Canada.
(On a mobile or VoIP line, hold '0' to enter '+')
Country Code (+971)
Add 971. This points your call toward the UAE telecom networks (Etisalat/Du).
Area Code & Number
Enter the city code, for example 4 for Dubai, then the 7-digit number.
Note: Leave off the leading '0' from the area code.
Sample Numbers
011 (USA Exit) + 971 (UAE Code) + 4 (Dubai Code without 0) + Number
011 (USA Exit) + 971 (UAE Code) + 5X (Mobile Prefix without 0) + Number
UAE City Codes
These are the area codes for reaching landlines across the individual Emirates.
| City/Emirate | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Capital | 02 |
| Dubai | Dubai | 04 |
| Sharjah | Northern | 06 |
| Ajman | Northern | 06 |
| City/Emirate | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Umm Al Quwain | Northern | 06 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | Northern | 07 |
| Fujairah | Eastern | 09 |
| Al Ain | Eastern | 03 |
A Cheaper Way to Reach
Dubai & UAE?
Reaching the UAE can be tricky, since local ISPs block a lot of VoIP apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Skype. Intercalling sidesteps that by using browser-based calling that ties straight into the phone network, so app restrictions stop getting in your way.
- Connects even when WhatsApp and FaceTime are blocked
- No VPN needed, it runs right in your browser
- Crisp, clear voice quality to Etisalat and Du
- Pay as you go pricing that undercuts carrier roaming
Spend Less
Skip the $2 to $3 per minute that US carriers tack on for UAE calls.
Unblocked
A dependable link that keeps working even while apps are restricted.
Private
Encrypted calls that stay private. Nothing gets tracked.
Instant
Nothing to download. Punch in the number and talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country code does the UAE use?
It is +971. Calling from the USA, you start with 011 + 971 and then enter the number.
Should I add a zero in front of the area code?
No. Inside the UAE a leading zero is used (for instance 04 for Dubai), but you leave it off when calling from the USA (for instance +971 4...).
What is the way to reach a Dubai mobile?
UAE mobiles begin with 05 (such as 050, 055, 056). Dialing from the USA, drop that leading zero and enter 011 + 971 + 5X XXX XXXX.
Why won't WhatsApp let me call Dubai?
Authorities in the UAE block most VoIP apps, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Skype included. Intercalling leans on browser-based technology that links to standard phone lines, so you get around those app blocks.
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