Is a phone number required to dial out?

No. You can place outbound calls without buying any dedicated phone number.

Can my browser take incoming calls?

Yes, once you add a US/Canada digital number, which runs $2.14 to $5/month.

How do I call United Arab Emirates from United Kingdom?

Dial 00 then +971 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on Intercalling you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?

The country code for United Arab Emirates is +971. Dubai uses the area code 4.

What is the best time to call United Arab Emirates?

The destination is 4 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 13:00 your time reaches United Arab Emirates during its working day (13:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call United Arab Emirates?

No. Intercalling runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

🇬🇧 ➔ 🇦🇪UK to UAE Calling Guide

How to Call
UAE from UK

Reaching the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom usually means dialing 00 then +971 ahead of the local number, often at steep carrier prices. Intercalling routes the call through your browser at low per minute rates, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.

The essentials

Outbound: dial out with no dedicated number.
Inbound: add a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
No apps: runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

How to Dial

To UAE (+971)Line Active

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Dialing the UAE in Three Steps

Use this short sequence to connect to any Emirates landline or mobile from the UK.

UK Exit Code

Dial 00.
This tells your line you are calling abroad from the UK.
(Or press and hold '0' for '+' on a mobile)

UAE Code

Dial +971.
This routes you onto the UAE telecom network.

Area Code & Number

Add the area code or mobile prefix.Important: leave off the leading zero!

The Leading Zero Rule

UAE area codes such as 04 for Dubai and mobile prefixes such as 050 begin with '0'. Dialing from the UK, you need to drop that zero.

Landline (Dubai)

+971 04 123 4567

Mobile (Etisalat)

+971 050 123 4567

UAE City Codes

Pick the right area code when ringing a landline in a given Emirate.

City / Emirate	Region	Area Code
Abu Dhabi	Capital	02
Dubai	Dubai	04
Sharjah	Northern Emirates	06
Ajman	Northern Emirates	06

City / Emirate	Region	Area Code
Ras Al Khaimah	Northern Emirates	07
Fujairah	East Coast	09
Umm Al Quwain	Northern Emirates	06
Al Ain	Eastern Region	03

Mobile Networks

UAE Mobile Prefixes

Spot the carrier, Etisalat or Du, from the prefix. Dial +971 then these digits, leaving off the first 0.

050 / 054 / 056

Etisalat

052 / 055 / 058

057

Virgin Mobile

Pay Less to Call the UAE
From the UK

Standard UK carriers like EE, O2, and Vodafone charge a lot to ring the UAE. Intercalling sidesteps those fees, so you can call Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the other Emirates for a small fraction of the usual price.

Cut up to 90% off UK carrier international rates
Reach Etisalat and Du mobiles at low per minute rates
No contract and no monthly SIM to maintain
Sharp, clear voice quality

Save Money

Skip the £1.50+/min charges that standard UK networks add.

Business Ready

Steady connections for your business calls into Dubai.

Secure

Bank grade encryption on every conversation.

Instant

No SIM card required. Sign up and start dialing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country code does the UAE use?

It is +971, which you dial right after the UK exit code (00).

How do I ring a Dubai mobile from the UK?

Dial 00, then 971, then the mobile number minus its first zero. So a number like 050-1234567 becomes 00 971 50 123 4567.

Which area code does Abu Dhabi use?

Abu Dhabi uses 02. From the UK, dial +971 2 and then the local number.

Does WhatsApp calling work in the UAE?

WhatsApp and FaceTime calls are frequently blocked within the UAE. Intercalling connects over standard phone lines, so it reliably reaches any number in the UAE.