United Arab EmiratesGet a UAE Virtual Phone Number
Ready to reach customers or clients in the UAE? Then you need a UAE virtual number. With CloudTalk, you can buy virtual UAE toll-free numbers for $40/month, activate them through our team, and connect with customers across the Emirates—no matter where you’re based.
Types of United Arab Emirates Virtual Numbers You Can Get with CloudTalk
The type of virtual UAE number you choose determines how customers reach your business. For companies expanding to the UAE, CloudTalk currently offers toll-free numbers that make you accessible nationwide, without any costs to your prospects.
Toll-free numbers make your business accessible from anywhere in the UAE at no cost to callers. They’re not tied to a specific emirate and give your brand a nationwide, customer-first image.
They work best for hotlines, support lines, and inbound campaigns. At the moment, CloudTalk offers 800 toll-free UAE numbers for inbound calls only.
- Cost per number: $40/month + activation fee
- Approval time: 3-6 weeks (best effort basis)
All UAE toll-free numbers require carrier approval before activation, but CloudTalk makes the process straightforward.
You must only undergo a short verification process with basic business documentation and a service description. Toll-free numbers are typically approved within 3–6 weeks.
CloudTalk’s team manages every step—submitting documents, tracking approvals, and ensuring each number is provisioned through licensed Emirati carriers for reliability and full regulatory compliance.
How to Get a UAE Phone Number with CloudTalk
Here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how to buy a UAE virtual phone number & get it activated with CloudTalk:
What Is a UAE Virtual Phone Number?
Your Shortcut to Local Presence
A UAE toll-free 800 number lets customers call your business free of charge from anywhere in the country. It’s ideal for service lines, support desks, or nationwide marketing campaigns where accessibility and trust matter most.
Your Key to Business Growth
Toll-free numbers boost response rates, improve customer satisfaction, and give your brand a professional, established image—without the cost or complexity of maintaining physical offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or beyond.
With CloudTalk, setup takes minutes. Once your number is approved and activated, you’re ready to serve millions of Emirati customers through a trusted, easy-to-dial 800 line.
Quick Gains
Why Choose a UAE Virtual Number?
Establish a Local Presence
Appear professional and accessible across the UAE—without opening a physical office. A UAE toll-free number gives your brand credibility and ensures customers can always reach you at no cost.
Improve Connection Rates
UAE toll-free 800 numbers make it easier for customers to reach you—at no cost to them. They signal trust and professionalism, helping your business get more inbound calls and build stronger customer relationships.
Cut Global Comms Costs
VoIP technology allows you to call over the internet instead of using expensive international lines. That means crystal-clear audio and predictable monthly costs—even for teams working abroad.
VoIP Benefits
Why Growing Businesses Trust CloudTalk?
Scales with Your Growth
CloudTalk isn’t just about numbers—it’s a full-scale phone system that grows with your business. You can quickly add users, numbers, or regions without switching tools.
Built for Global Teams
No matter where your agents are, your toll-free number keeps you accessible to customers across the Emirates. Centralize inbound calls, route them smartly, and deliver consistent service from anywhere.
Smarter UAE Calls
From call analytics to routing and contact sync, CloudTalk helps your team work faster & smarter. Every call to the United Arab Emirates becomes more trackable, structured, and effective.
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A UAE VoIP phone number lets you make and receive calls over the internet instead of traditional landlines. It isn’t tied to a SIM card or physical office, making it perfect for remote teams, international businesses, and global SMBs expanding into the Gulf region.
Key characteristics of VoIP UAE numbers:
- Internet-based calling: Save on costly international minutes by routing calls through secure data connections.
- Use from any device: Use your UAE number from a desktop, laptop, or mobile app.
- Flexible scalability: Expand your UAE setup quickly after approval—new lines can be added remotely without hardware or office space.
- Local caller identity: Display a recognizable UAE area code or toll-free prefix.
CloudTalk partners with licensed UAE carriers to deliver regulated and carrier-approved numbers—ensuring call quality, reliability, and full telecom compliance.
Buying a UAE virtual number is simple with CloudTalk, even though local approval is required.
Steps to get a UAE phone number:
- Choose a VoIP provider: Select a business calling platform like CloudTalk with carrier-approved UAE coverage.
- Select your number type: Choose between toll-free (800) or fixed local numbers (+971 2, +971 4, +971 6).
- Pick an area code: For example, +971 4 for Dubai or +971 2 for Abu Dhabi.
- Provide documentation: UAE operators require basic business details and a short service description.
- Activate and configure features: Once approved, set up call routing, voicemail, or analytics inside CloudTalk.
Toll-free and local numbers typically become active within 3–8 weeks, depending on operator processing.
There are several types of virtual UAE phone numbers, each designed for specific business needs and communication goals.
Basic types of UAE virtual numbers include:
- UAE Local Numbers: These are geographic numbers tied to specific Emirates—such as +971 2 (Abu Dhabi), +971 4 (Dubai), or +971 6 (Sharjah). They help businesses establish a credible local presence, improve pickup rates, and make every call feel familiar to Emirati customers.
- UAE Toll-Free Numbers (800): Used by national brands and customer service lines, these let anyone in the UAE call your business free of charge. They’re ideal for hotlines, support centers, or marketing campaigns aimed at a nationwide audience.
- UAE Mobile Numbers (+971 5X): Mobile prefixes like +971 50, +971 52, or +971 58 are issued by UAE mobile carriers and support both voice and SMS. UAE cell phone numbers are most suitable for businesses that require text messaging or WhatsApp Business verification. However, mobile numbers are typically not available via VoIP providers due to UAE telecom regulations.
- UAE National Numbers (+971 600): These are non-geographic, shared-cost numbers used mainly by government bodies or large enterprises. Callers may pay a standard local fee while the business pays the remaining cost. They offer a professional, country-wide image but are strictly regulated.
- UAE Vanity Numbers (800-WORD): Custom 800 numbers—like 800-SERVICE or 800-CLOUD—exist in the UAE, but they’re issued directly by Etisalat or du (the country’s two licensed national telecom operators) under special enterprise agreements. They can’t be purchased or hosted via VoIP providers due to regulatory restrictions.
- UAE Shared Cost or Premium Numbers (+971 900): Designed for paid services such as information lines or technical support, these allow revenue sharing between the operator and business. Their use is tightly controlled and not common for standard business communication.
The best UAE virtual phone number providers like CloudTalk focus on the most reliable and compliant UAE number formats—fixed (local) and toll-free (800) numbers—delivered through licensed Emirati carriers to ensure full regulatory compliance, quality, and availability.
A virtual UAE number is a must-have if you want to expand operations into the Emirates or support customers in the region.
Common scenarios when businesses need an Emirati virtual phone number:
- UAE Market Entry: Build regional trust without setting up a physical office.
- Remote Sales or Support Teams: Equip global agents with recognizable +971 caller IDs.
- Advertising Campaigns: Use toll-free numbers to measure marketing performance.
- Customer Service Outsourcing: Route calls to global teams while appearing local.
- Market Testing: Create a unified communication presence across GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) markets.
CloudTalk lets you manage multiple UAE numbers from a single dashboard—making it easy to oversee departments, campaigns, or territories.
All UAE phone numbers follow this format: +971 (Area Code) XXX XXXX.
Here are a few examples of common UAE area codes:
- +971 2: Abu Dhabi
- +971 4: Dubai
- +971 6: Sharjah
- +971 7: Ras Al Khaimah
- 800: Toll-free numbers
Choosing the right prefix helps you appear local to your target audience and improves answer rates within the Emirates.
A virtual UAE phone number helps your business appear local, stay compliant, and communicate efficiently with customers across the Emirates.
Key business benefits of having a UAE virtual phone number:
- Build trust with local +971 caller IDs your clients recognize.
- Lower communication costs through VoIP-based calling.
- Automatically log and sync interactions within your CRM.
- Maintain compliance with UAE telecom and data regulations.
- Scale easily as your team or call volume grows.
- Provide 24/7 coverage with smart routing and AI Voice Agents.
CloudTalk enhances these advantages with AI-powered analytics, multilingual automation, and seamless integrations—built for teams expanding into regulated markets like the UAE.
To use a UAE number with WhatsApp Business, it must support SMS or voice verification.
- Toll-free UAE numbers (800) do not work with WhatsApp.
- Some fixed UAE local numbers may work, depending on carrier capabilities.
CloudTalk can help assess whether your UAE number is compatible, but verification success depends entirely on WhatsApp’s platform restrictions and the specific carrier’s setup.
SMS support in the UAE is limited and varies by carrier and number type. Some fixed lines (such as +971 4) may allow outbound SMS, while two-way messaging is not guaranteed.
CloudTalk confirms SMS availability during provisioning to ensure your chosen number complies with UAE carrier and TRA messaging rules.
While many VoIP providers offer UAE coverage, CloudTalk specializes in helping growing SMBs enter and navigate regulated markets like the Emirates.
You’ll benefit from:
- End-to-end support through the approval and setup process
- AI-powered call analytics and automation tools
- CRM and helpdesk integrations with HubSpot, Salesforce, and more
- Carrier-grade reliability via licensed UAE telecom partners
- Compliance with UAE TRA and global data protection standards
CloudTalk goes beyond providing phone numbers—it helps your business build trust, stay compliant, and grow confidently across the Emirates.
Features
Call Center Features That Maximize Your UAE Virtual Number Potential
Smart Call Routing
Calls from UAE customers should never get lost. Smart routing sends every inbound call to the right agent or team instantly—giving your callers a faster, more professional experience.
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AI Sales Dialer
Turn your UAE virtual number into a high-performing sales engine. Power, Smart, and Parallel modes automate outreach, raise connection rates, and keep reps focused on callers—not dials.
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AI Voice Agents
Let AI handle repetitive or routine calls—like lead qualification or order updates—in multiple languages. You’ll save time, free up your team, and deliver localized support even when no one’s available.
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Virtual Caller ID
Display a familiar UAE number (like +971 4 for Dubai) when calling prospects. It helps you boost answer rates and make every call feel authentically local, no matter where your reps are based.
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Integrate Your UAE Number with Your Stack
Connect your UAE phone number with your CRM, helpdesk, or outreach tools in minutes. Automatically log calls, sync contact data, and trigger workflows—so your agents spend less time on admin and more time talking to customers. From HubSpot and Salesforce to Pipedrive and Zendesk, CloudTalk makes your UAE communications seamless and traceable.
Frequently Asked Questions
All you need to know about virtual UAE phone numbers for business.
You can get a virtual UAE number by signing up with a VoIP provider like CloudTalk. Once logged in, go to your Dashboard → Numbers → Get a Number, and select United Arab Emirates.
Choose a toll-free (800) number. Our team will guide you through documentation and activation steps required by UAE operators.
Yes. The +971 country code belongs to the United Arab Emirates. Numbers beginning with +971 connect to Emirati landlines, mobile phones, or toll-free lines such as 800 numbers.
Fully free UAE phone numbers are uncommon due to strict regulations. While UAE virtual numbers aren’t included in the free trial, CloudTalk offers a 14-day trial where you can explore the platform—test workflows, call routing, CRM integrations, and even make or receive calls using a test number from supported regions (like the US, UK, or EU).
Once you choose your preferred paid plan, our team will help provision a UAE number with the required documentation.
Yes—virtual numbers can be traced by telecom carriers or authorities if required for compliance or legal purposes. While they don’t reveal a precise location, account details and activity records can be accessed under lawful supervision. CloudTalk ensures all data is handled securely and in compliance with GDPR and UAE TRA regulations.
Absolutely. Virtual phone numbers are fully legal in the UAE when provided by a licensed carrier or authorized VoIP provider like CloudTalk. Businesses across the Gulf region use them for sales, support, and international communication while staying compliant with local telecom laws.
With CloudTalk, UAE toll-free numbers start from $40/month, and fixed (local) numbers from $80/month, both subject to activation fees. Virtual phone number pricing covers carrier registration, compliance handling, and access to CloudTalk’s full business calling platform.
In most cases, you can’t tell. Virtual numbers look identical to standard UAE numbers and use the same prefixes, such as +971 2 or +971 4. Only the provider or carrier can confirm whether a number is cloud-based, as this information isn’t visible to the caller.
UAE phone numbers contain eight digits after the country code. For example: +971 4 XXX XXXX (Dubai) or +971 2 XXX XXXX (Abu Dhabi).
Getting a UAE number that works with WhatsApp Business can be tricky due to strict telecom regulations and limited support for virtual numbers.
To use WhatsApp, you’ll need a UAE number that supports SMS or voice verification—typically a mobile number issued by a compatible provider.
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