Cheap UAE Calls Start at
+971
Dialing Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah? Every UAE number begins with +971. Reach colleagues or family on a simple pay as you go plan, with low per minute rates and browser-based calling that slips past the usual VoIP blocks.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Dialing the UAE
Reaching the Emirates is easy once you know the format. Just remember to drop the leading zero whenever you dial from outside the country.
Exit Code
Punch in 011 (US/Canada) or 00 (Europe).
Tip: on a mobile the "+" symbol does the same job.
UAE Code (+971)
Dial +971, the prefix that sends your call straight to the United Arab Emirates.
Area Code & Number
Add the emirate code, such as 4 for Dubai, or a mobile prefix like 50.Remember to drop the leading '0'!
Example Numbers
UAE Area Codes and Mobile Prefixes
Look up the right dialing code for any emirate or carrier across the UAE.
| Region | Type | Dialing Code |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Landline | 02 |
| Dubai | Landline | 04 |
| Sharjah | Landline | 06 |
| Ajman | Landline | 06 |
| Umm Al Quwain | Landline | 06 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | Landline | 07 |
| Fujairah | Landline | 09 |
| Mobile (Etisalat) | Mobile | 050/054/056 |
| Mobile (Du) | Mobile | 052/055/058 |
| Mobile (Virgin) | Mobile | 058 |
Why WhatsApp Calls
Keep Failing in the UAE
Regulators in the UAE block most free VoIP apps, including WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Skype, which makes keeping in touch a real headache.
Intercalling gets around this. By pairing standard telephone networks with WebRTC, your call lands on any UAE phone number like an ordinary phone call, and you still pay our low per minute rate.
WhatsApp / FaceTime
Frequently blocked or slowed on UAE Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Intercalling
Runs right in your browser and links straight to the telecom network.
Secure & Private
No VPN needed, just a legal and secure connection.
UAE Calling Questions, Answered
What sets 050, 055, and 056 apart?
Each is a mobile network prefix. The 050, 056, and 054 ranges typically sit with Etisalat, while 055, 052, and 058 belong to Du or Virgin Mobile. On Intercalling the per minute rate is the same no matter which prefix you dial.
How much does a call to Dubai cost?
Legacy carriers often bill more than $2.00/minute. Intercalling runs on VoIP, so prices drop sharply and frequently start at only a few cents per minute on a pay as you go basis.
Is a VPN required to call the UAE?
Not with Intercalling. The service connects to the phone network straight from your browser, so there is no VPN to set up.
What time zone is the UAE in?
The UAE runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST), set at GMT+4, and it does not switch for Daylight Saving Time.
Start Calling the UAE for Less
Crisp, dependable calls to Dubai and Abu Dhabi at transparent pay as you go rates.
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No app and no SIM. Place the call from your computer or phone in seconds.
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