How to call the UAE from Saudi Arabia
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from Saudi Arabia
How to make a call to the UAE from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 of a UAE area code: Dubai is 4 after 971, not 04.
- 00Saudi Arabia exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- 4Dubai
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +971 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +971 2 234 5678
- Mobile
- +971 2 234 5678
- Landline
- 00 971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai00 9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi00 9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah00 9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City00 9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah00 9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah00 9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
Drop the 0 of the area code
A UAE area code is one digit after 971, so the area code and 7 more digits make an 8-digit number.
- Fails
- 00 971 0 4 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 971 4 xxx xxxx
Reach Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
To call Abu Dhabi from Saudi Arabia, dial 00 971 2 and 7 digits. Al Ain has its own area code.
- Abu Dhabi00 971 2
- Al Ain00 971 3
Save UAE contacts with +971
A contact saved as +971 and the number works for calling the UAE cell phones from any mobile in Saudi Arabia. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling the UAE from Saudi Arabia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.40/min. Mobily sells UAE calls as the International Booster add-on, and stc includes them only on mofawtar flex.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $0.36 + tax$0.17 with plan |
 | $0.40 |
 | $0.29 + tax |
Want to call the UAE?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UAE
The time now in the UAE, and the best hours to call. The time difference between Riyadh and the UAE never changes.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Riyadh
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE fails
stc needs International Access first
On stc home packages, International Access must be activated first. Activate it before you call another country.
stc, International Call ChargesFrom any country, a call to the UAE also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call the UAE from Saudi Arabia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia
How do I call the UAE from Saudi Arabia?
Dial 00 971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
Are calls to the UAE included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?
On some plans. stc includes calls to the UAE in its plans. Mobily charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the UAE from Saudi Arabia?
With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Dubai from Saudi?
For Dubai, dial 00 971 4, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UAE?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 971. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +971 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 971 and the number
Can I call the UAE on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 971 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UAE
Why isn't my call going through to the UAE?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the UAE from Saudi Arabia for free, with a free call to the UAE?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call the UAE from Saudi Arabia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UAE without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UAE landline from Saudi Arabia?
From a landline in Saudi Arabia, dial 00 971, then the number
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. All year: 1 hour ahead of Riyadh
Does Mobily include calls to the UAE?
With the International Booster add-on, GCC zone. Without it, Mobily charges $0.36 a minute to a landline and $0.36 to a mobile
Does stc include calls to the UAE?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. stc includes 200 minutes to the UAE with mofawtar flex