Telephone numbers in the United Arab Emirates
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | closed |
| NSN length | 7, 8, 9 |
| Typical format |
(0x) xxx xxxx 05x xxx xxxx (mobiles) xxx xxxx (special services) |
| Access codes | |
| Country calling code | +971 |
| International call prefix | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
Prior to 2000, subscriber numbers were 5 or 6 digits, with area code plus subscriber number totalling 7 digits. In 2000, many of the two-digit area codes were changed to single digit with seven-digit subscriber numbers.
Numbering plan
The overall structure of the UAE's National Numbering Plan is:
- 02 Abu Dhabi
- 03 Al Ain
- 04 Dubai
- 06 Sharjah, Ajman and Umm al-Quwain
- 07 Ras Al Khaimah
- 09 Fujairah
- 050 Cell phones (Etisalat)
- 052 Cell phones (Du) (Recently released for public use.)
- 055 Cell phones (Du)
- 056 Cell phones (Etisalat) (Recently released for public use.)
Special numbers
Special 7-digit number ranges (no associated area code):
- 200xxxx shared cost services
- 600xxxxxx shared cost services
References
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