How to call the UAE from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to the UAE from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the trunk 0 of a UAE number: the area code follows 971 with no 0.
- Fails
- 00 971 0 4 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 971 4 xxx xxxx
- 00The UK exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
Call Abu Dhabi with area code 2
To call Abu Dhabi from the UK, dial 00 971 2 and 7 more digits. With the 2, that is an 8-digit number.
- 00exit
- 971UAE
- 2Abu Dhabi
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling the UAE cell phones with +
On a UK mobile, type +971 instead of 00 971 to call a UAE cell phone or landline.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 971
- Dial the number
Calling the UAE from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes the UAE on £15 Big Bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell calls to the UAE as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 17× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.26 with plan |
 | $5.42$0.22 landline · $0.33 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 moves with the UK clocks, because the UAE keeps one time all year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 4 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 Dubai from the UK?
Dial 00 971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
How do I call the UAE from the UK?
Dial 00 971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
How to call Dubai from the UK mobile?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
How to call Dubai from the UK for free?
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
Are calls to the UAE included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes the UAE in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UAE from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to dial Dubai from the UK?
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
How to call the UAE landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 971, then the number
How to call Dubai 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
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
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. March to October: 3 hours ahead of London. October to March: 4 hours ahead of London