United Arab Emirates phone numbers

Updated 2026-10-22 · By the Smart Messaging team (Smart Messaging Inc.)

Need a +971 number without being in the United Arab Emirates? Smart Messaging gives you a real Emirati mobile number on the public phone network, ready in minutes. Receive unlimited calls and SMS, send up to 500 texts and talk for 1,000 minutes every month — and keep the number as long as you like.

Country code: +971
Number length: 9 digits (mobile), 8 digits (local), 9 digits (toll-free)
Main city: Dubai
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Language: Arabic
Currency: AED (د.إ) — you pay in USD stablecoins
Number types: Mobile, local, toll-free
In stock now: 38 numbers
From: $1.80 / month · billed yearly

Available United Arab Emirates numbers right now

38 United Arab Emirates numbers in stock as of 2026-11-02. A sample:

Number	Type	City
+971 XX29 26XX	Local	Abu dhabi
+971 XX97 74XX	Local	Abu dhabi
+971 XX56 29XX	Local	Abu dhabi
+971 XX37 32XX	Local	Abu dhabi
+971 XX83 70XX	Local	Abu dhabi
+971 XX49 93XX	Local	Fujairah
+971 XX30 04XX	Local	Abu dhabi
+971 XX65 81XX	Local	Abu dhabi
+971 XX03 46XX	Local	Abu dhabi
+971 XX26 70XX	Local	Abu dhabi

Why get a United Arab Emirates (+971) number

In the Gulf and wider Middle East, business is relationship-driven: a local number you actually answer builds trust faster than any email address.

Whether you sell to Emirati customers, manage a team in Abu Dhabi or simply need a United Arab Emirates number for sign-ups, a +971 line keeps every conversation in one place.

Because it's a real number on the United Arab Emirates telephone network, it works for normal calls and text messages — including one-time passcodes and verification SMS from apps and websites.

What's included with every United Arab Emirates number

Receive as many SMS as you like — codes, alerts, replies
Send up to 500 texts a month
Call out for up to 1,000 minutes a month
Take unlimited calls from the United Arab Emirates and abroad
Plug into Zoiper, Linphone, 3CX or Asterisk with SIP
Forward calls to your own mobile
Dial from the browser — nothing to install
No contract; keep the number as long as you want

Works with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and more

Because it's SMS-enabled, a United Arab Emirates number from Smart Messaging works for account verification on messaging apps, social networks, marketplaces and email providers — including WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Gmail.

Codes arrive in real time and you can also take the voice-call option. Should an app refuse the number, swap it for a fresh one free within 7 days under our replacement guarantee.

Looking for a United Arab Emirates virtual number?

Most people searching for a United Arab Emirates virtual number want a +971 number they can use online, without a SIM card or a trip to the United Arab Emirates. Smart Messaging gives you exactly that — but on a real number from the United Arab Emirates numbering plan, not an app-only line or a shared list.

You use it in your dashboard, in any SIP app or forwarded to your own phone, and it receives standard SMS and voice calls — which is why WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Facebook verification codes arrive like on any mobile line. Read more: virtual number vs real mobile number.

United Arab Emirates number types and prices

Type	Monthly	Included	In stock
Mobile	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	8
Local	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	24
Toll-free	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	6

United Arab Emirates numbers available right now

Right now there are 38 United Arab Emirates numbers ready to assign — 8 mobile, 24 local, 6 toll-free. Local numbers carry a Dubai identity, mobile numbers sit on national mobile ranges, and toll-free numbers are free for callers anywhere in the country.

A few of today's numbers: +971 XX 199 24XX (mobile); +971 XX29 26XX (local); +971 XX0 3122XX (toll-free). The digits shown as XX are revealed the moment a number is assigned to your account.

United Arab Emirates phone number format

United Arab Emirates uses the country code +971. In international (E.164) format a United Arab Emirates number is +971 followed by 8–9 digits — for example +971 XX 199 24XX.

Once the number is yours, share it in the +971 format on your website, invoices and messaging profiles so it works for both Emirati and international contacts.

Calling the United Arab Emirates and caller ID

From the United States or Canada: dial 011 971 and the 8–9-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: dial 00 971 and the number. From any mobile phone, +971 works everywhere.

Your 1,000 monthly outgoing minutes can be used to call the United Arab Emirates or other destinations, with your +971 number displayed as caller ID.

How to get a United Arab Emirates number

Choose a +971 number from the live list above.
Sign up with your email and top up your wallet in stablecoins.
Start receiving SMS and calls as soon as the number is active — usually within minutes.

Who uses United Arab Emirates numbers

Startups testing demand in the United Arab Emirates
Consultants serving Emirati clients from abroad
A dedicated line for WhatsApp Business or Telegram
Two-factor authentication for business accounts
Emirati diaspora staying reachable at home
Outbound sales with a local caller ID

Paying from the United Arab Emirates or anywhere else

No Emirati bank card needed: fund your wallet with USDT or USDC from any exchange or wallet, and each renewal is taken from your balance automatically.

7-day replacement guarantee

If a +971 number doesn't suit an app you need, you don't lose a cent — within 7 days, our replacement guarantee gives you a new United Arab Emirates number instantly, straight from your dashboard.

Changed your mind? Within 7 days, and provided the number is still unused, you get every cent back — instantly, without having to explain why.

United Arab Emirates phone numbers — FAQ

Is this a real United Arab Emirates phone number?

Yes — a genuine United Arab Emirates number with the +971 country code. It rings and receives texts like any other Emirati line.

Can I use a United Arab Emirates number for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?

Yes — every United Arab Emirates number receives the SMS and calls WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook and Google use for verification. If an app ever doesn't accept your number, we replace it free within 7 days.

How much does a United Arab Emirates phone number cost?

United Arab Emirates numbers start at just $1.80 per month on our annual plan ($21.60 billed once a year). Setup is free, and every plan includes unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes a month.

What's included with a United Arab Emirates number?

Unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes per month, plus SIP credentials, call forwarding and the browser dialer.

Do I need to live in the United Arab Emirates to get a +971 number?

No. You can order a United Arab Emirates number online with just an email address and use it from any country.

How long can I keep my United Arab Emirates number?

For as long as you want. It renews automatically from your wallet — keep auto-renew on and the number stays yours year after year.

What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?

The international dialing code for United Arab Emirates is +971, followed by a 8–9-digit national number. From the US dial 011 971; from most other countries 00 971.

How many United Arab Emirates numbers are available?

38 right now (8 mobile, 24 local, 6 toll-free). Stock changes daily — the list at the top of this page is live.

How quickly is the number activated?

Most numbers are activated within minutes of payment. The full number and SIP credentials appear in your dashboard as soon as it's live.

What if the number doesn't work for me?

You're covered twice: our 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for a new number free (up to 2 times), and if the number is unused you can instead get a full refund within 7 days — no questions asked.

Which number types are available in United Arab Emirates?

Right now: mobile, local, toll-free. Stock is shown live on this page, and every type includes the same allowances and the 7-day replacement guarantee.

Can I receive calls on a United Arab Emirates number as well as SMS?

Yes. Incoming calls are unlimited, just like incoming SMS. Calls ring in the web dialer in your dashboard, in any SIP app or PBX, or on a phone you forward them to.