Telephone
Calls to the United Arab Emirates and Dubai
The country code for the United Arab Emirates is 971, while the emirate code for Dubai is 04. Mobile phone numbers begin with 050. When calling from overseas drop the 0 from the Dubai and mobile codes.
To call Dubai from abroad, dial the international access code for your country and then 971 4 xxx xxxx (e.g. from the UK 00-971-4-xxx-xxxx).
Calls from the United Arab Emirates and Dubai
To call overseas from Dubai, dial 00 followed by country code, city code and the number (e.g. for the UK 00-44-xxxx-xxxxxx).
Mobile Phones
Visitors with mobile phones should have no problem roaming in Dubai. Visitors intending making a few calls may find it more economical to purchase a local SIM card from Etisalat. They’re available from Etisalat Business Centres and the Etisalat Kiosk at Dubai Airport.
Telcommunications company du also provide a mobile phone package specifically aimed at tourists.
Useful Numbers
- Ambulance - 998
- Fire – 997
- Police – 999
- Tourist Police – 800 4438
- Operator – 100
- Directory Enquiries – 181
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