Telephone numbers in the United Arab Emirates
Telephone numbers in the UAE follow a closed telephone numbering plan.
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | closed |
| Typical format | (0x) xxx xxxx (telephones) 05x xxx xxxx (mobiles) xxx xxxx (special services) |
| Access codes | |
| Country calling code | +971 |
| International call prefix | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
The United Arab Emirates is assigned an international dialling code of 971 by ITU-T. Telephone numbers are fixed at seven digits, with area codes fixed at two or three digits.
Numbering plan
Before 2000
Subscriber numbers were 5- or 6- digits, with area code plus subscriber number totalling 7 digits.
Emergency Numbers
The following numbers are used for emergency services within the UAE
- 999 - Police (Emergency)
- 901 - Police (non-emergency)
- 998 - Ambulance
- 991 - Fire Department
- 996 - Coast Guard
- 991 - Water Electricity (DEWA)
Special numbers
These are special 7-digit number ranges, and have no associated area code):
- 200xxxx shared cost services
- 600xxxxxx shared cost services
- 800xxx(xxxx) toll free (800 + min. 3 digits)
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