TV & Communications
Now that you have arrived in Dubai, staying in touch with your loved ones and friends is made easy.
Du and Etisalat are the phone & internet providers in Dubai. Telephone calls between landlines within Dubai are free, and international tariffs vary from country to country, both Du and Etisalat offer off peak rates and regular special deals to coincide with Public Holidays and such occasions. Mobile calls are cheap within Dubai and tarriffs vary internationally.
Internet is accessible from any standard phone line. It is possible to set up ISDN, ASDL and DIAL UP accounts at an extra cost for line rental and modem purchase.
Cable TV is provided by du /Etisalat, a selection of packages are available to suit the individuals needs. There are several English language radio stations in Dubai.
There are several English language radio stations in Dubai.
The Times and Sunday Times are printed locally and delivery to your door can be arranged with a yearly subscription.
Several international newspapers are also available in supermarkets and bookstores, these tend to be a day or two old before they reach Dubai and are generally substantially marked up in price.
