| Location | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Access codes | |
| Country calling | +971 |
| International prefix | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Dial plan | |
| Type | closed |
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.
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) 055 Cell phones (Du) 056 Cell phones (Etisalat) Recently released for public use.
Special 7-digit number ranges (no associated area code):
200xxxx shared cost services 300xxxx future use 400xxxx shared revenue services 4004181 directory enquiries 4004444 internet access (Dial Up - internet subscribers) 500xxxx shared revenue/carrier use (internet access, other services) 5005555 internet access (Dial 'N Surf - for casual non-subscribers) 600xxxx shared revenue services (television quiz) 700xxxx shared revenue services 800xxxx freephone numbers 900xxxx shared revenue services (premium/900)
Emergency calls: "Emergency numbers in the UAE". http://www.uae-live.info/add_show.asp?s=5&q=5. Retrieved March 22, 2010.
999 Police and Emergency 997 Fire 991 Water or Electrical Emergencies