How to Call United Arab Emirates From the US
To call United Arab Emirates from the United States, dial 011 + 971 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +971 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any United Arab Emirates number from your browser at $0.68/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the United Arab Emirates country code page.
UAE landlines use single-digit area codes (02 Abu Dhabi, 04 Dubai, 06 Sharjah/Ajman, 07 RAK, 09 Fujairah) followed by a 7-digit subscriber number. All mobile numbers start with 5 after the country code — specifically 50, 54, 55, 56, or 58. The UAE has only two mobile carriers, Etisalat (e&) and du.
Dial United Arab Emirates from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 971 is United Arab Emirates's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial United Arab Emirates From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 971 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 971 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +971 + local number. If the local United Arab Emirates number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 7 minutes to United Arab Emirates. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +971 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to United Arab Emirates with Kinvo start at $0.68/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates Area Codes — Worked Examples
Here is how to convert a domestic United Arab Emirates number into the international format Kinvo accepts:
| City | Domestic | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 04 XXX XXXX | +971 4 XXX XXXX |
| Abu Dhabi | 02 XXX XXXX | +971 2 XXX XXXX |
| Sharjah | 06 XXX XXXX | +971 6 XXX XXXX |
| Ajman | 06 XXX XXXX | +971 6 XXX XXXX |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 07 XXX XXXX | +971 7 XXX XXXX |
| Fujairah | 09 XXX XXXX | +971 9 XXX XXXX |
How to Call United Arab Emirates From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 971 followed by the local United Arab Emirates number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +971 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 971 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call United Arab Emirates For Free
If the person you're calling in United Arab Emirates has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular United Arab Emirates landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +971 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing United Arab Emirates phone numbers, starting at $0.68/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
United Arab Emirates Calling Tips
Drop the leading 0 from UAE numbers when calling internationally. Dubai landlines start with 04, Abu Dhabi with 02. Mobile numbers start with 050, 052, 054, 055, or 056. The UAE weekend is Saturday-Sunday (changed from Friday-Saturday in 2022). Business hours are 8 AM to 5 PM GST.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial United Arab Emirates from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +971 followed by the local United Arab Emirates number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 971 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call United Arab Emirates from the US, you use 011 + 971, not +1.
How do I call United Arab Emirates from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +971 followed by the local United Arab Emirates number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.68/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing United Arab Emirates?
Yes — when calling from outside United Arab Emirates, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call United Arab Emirates for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular United Arab Emirates phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.68/min.
Can I dial United Arab Emirates from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +971 + the local number.
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