Calling the UAE · +971
Call the UAE for 31¢ a minute. Landlines and mobiles. They just pick up.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah — voice calls on many internet apps are restricted in the UAE, so Kalum dials regular UAE phone numbers instead.
Rate as of March 23, 2026. Calls billed by the minute, 60-second minimum. The app always shows the current rate before you dial.
How to call the UAE
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Get Kalum
Download the app on iPhone or Android and sign up with your phone number. One verification code — no email, no password.
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Add credit
Start with $2.99 and top up whenever you want. No subscription, no contract — your credit never expires.
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Dial +971
Pick the UAE (+971) in the dialer, type the local number, and hit call. Their phone rings like any normal call.
Calling the UAE, answered.
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How much does it cost to call the UAE with Kalum?
31¢ per minute to any UAE number — landlines and mobiles, one rate (as of March 23, 2026). Calls are billed per minute with a 60-second minimum, and you always see the current rate in the app before you dial.
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Does the person in the UAE need the app or internet?
No. Kalum routes through real phone networks, so their phone rings like any normal call. They need no app, no smartphone, and no internet — an old landline or feature phone works.
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Can I call landlines in the UAE?
Yes. Landlines and mobiles in the UAE cost the same 31¢ per minute. Whoever you call answers on whatever phone they already have.
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How do I call the UAE?
Download Kalum on iPhone or Android, sign up with your phone number, and add credit starting from $2.99. Pick the UAE (+971) in the dialer, type the local number, and hit call.
More destinations
Kalum calls landlines and mobiles in 180+ countries. A few more:
Ready to call the UAE?
Download Kalum, add $2.99 in credit, and dial. Pay only for the minutes you use.
Rate as of March 23, 2026. Calls billed by the minute, 60-second minimum. The app always shows the current rate before you dial.