Are you a first-time visitor to the UAE? Or perhaps you’re a newly-hired expat who will be staying in the country for some time? If so, then one of the things you should definitely apply for is a mobile phone connection. And when it comes to telecommunications, most likely you will encounter the name Du (or simply “du”).
Du is one of the major telecommunications companies in the UAE, providing fixed line, mobile, Internet, and digital TV services across the country. As of 2021, the company is reported to have around 236,000 fixed line subscribers, and 6.7 million mobile subscribers in the UAE. In this article, we will focus on Du’s prepaid plans, specifically its data packages for prepaid subscribers.
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List of Du Internet Data Prepaid Plans
Basically, Du’s prepaid packages come with a SIM card, which customers can top up with credit for sending text messages, making calls, and of course, accessing the Internet. Since the package is prepaid, there’s no need for a contract; nor does the customer have to worry about settling a monthly bill.
Among the services offered to prepaid subscribers are data plans, which come in a wide range of features and prices. Depending on your budget and preference, you can opt for a plan that has “local data,” “social data,” or both (more on this below). What’s more, Du also offers “data and voice” plans that combine mobile data with Flexi minutes. These minutes can be used for making local and international calls.
Notably, Du’s data plans come in daily (24 hours) or monthly (30 days) packages. Let’s take a look the features, cost, and activation methods for each package!
Daily Internet Data Prepaid Plans
Du’s daily data prepaid packages include local data and social data. Local data refers to data used to access any website within the UAE. Meanwhile, social data is data used to access social media apps such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Twitter, WeChat, and WhatsApp.
Here’s an overview of Du’s daily data plans, including “data and voice” packages. For each plan, we have included the price, amount of data, and validity. For data and voice packages, we have also included the amount of Flexi minutes.
A. 60 MB Full Data
Price: AED 2 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 60 MB local data
Validity: 24 hours
Priced at AED 2 only, this plan comes with 60 MB local data. It is valid for 24 hours. To activate, just dial *135#5#3#2# and follow the onscreen instructions.
B. 120 MB Social Data
Price: AED 2 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 120 MB social data
Validity: 24 hours
This plan contains 120 MB social data, and is valid for 24 hours. It costs only AED 2, inclusive of VAT. Social data can be used to access Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and other social media apps. Dial *135#5#3#2# and follow the instructions onscreen to subscribe to this plan.
C. 100 MB Full Data
Price: AED 3.15 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 100 MB local data
Validity: 24 hours
Having a validity period of 24 hours, this plan costs AED 3.15 only, inclusive of VAT. It features 100 MB local data, which can be used to access any website within the UAE. To subscribe to this plan, simply dial *135#5#3#2# and follow the instructions displayed onscreen.
D. 200 MB Social Data
Price: AED 3.15 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 200 MB social data
Validity: 24 hours
With a cost of AED 3.15, this plan includes 200 MB social data, to be used for accessing social media apps. The validity period is 24 hours. Just dial *135#5#3#2# to activate this plan.
E. 150 MB Full Data
Price: AED 4 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 150 MB local data
Validity: 24 hours
This plan comes with 150 MB local data, which is valid for one day (24 hours). It is priced at AED 4, inclusive of VAT. Dial *135#5#3#2# on your mobile phone to subscribe to this plan.
F. 300 MB Social Data
Price: AED 4 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 300 MB social data
Validity: 24 hours
With a validity period of 24 hours, this plan costs AED 4 only (VAT inclusive). It contains 300 MB social data, which can be utilised to access Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and LinkedIn, among other social media apps. To activate this plan, dial *135#5#3#2# and follow the instructions onscreen.
G. 2 Flexi Mins + 30 MB
Price: AED 3.15 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 30 MB local data
Minutes: 2 Flexi minutes
Validity: 24 hours
Priced at only AED 3.15, this “data and voice” plan comes with 30 MB local data and 2 Flexi minutes, which can be used to make local and international calls. The plan is valid for 24 hours. To activate, simply dial *135#3#1# and follow the instructions displayed onscreen.
H. Kabayan Bundle
Price: AED 3.15 (VAT inclusive)
Data: Unlimited chat
Validity: 24 hours
Du’s Kabayan Bundle features unlimited chat on Facebook Messenger, Line, Viber, WeChat, and WhatsApp, along with unlimited usage on Facebook, Dubizzle, Weekly Kabayan News, and more. It also includes minutes for making local as well as international calls. The bundle is valid for 24 hours, and costs only AED 3.15 to subscribe. Dial *143# to activate this package.
Monthly Internet Data Prepaid Plans
So far, we’ve talked about Du’s daily or 24-hour packages. This time, we shall discuss the company’s monthly (30-day) data plans for prepaid subscribers. Notably, the following plans feature local data and social data, too. Some are “standalone” data plans, while others are a combination of “data and voice” packages.
A. 200 MB Full + 200 MB Social Data
Price: AED 25 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 200 MB local data + 200 MB social data
Validity: 30 days
With a cost of AED 25, this plan is a combination of 200 MB local data (for accessing any website in the UAE) and 200 MB social data (for accessing social media apps). The validity period is 24 hours. Simply dial *135#5#1# to activate this plan.
B. 500 MB Full + 500 MB Social Data
Price: AED 55 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 500 MB local data + 500 MB social data
Validity: 30 days
This plan combines 500 MB local data with 500 MB social data, and it is valid for one month (30 days). It is priced at AED 55, inclusive of VAT. Dial *135#5#1# on your mobile phone to subscribe to this plan.
C. 1.1 GB Full + 1.1 GB Social Data
Price: AED 110 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 1.1 GB local data + 1.1 GB social data
Validity: 30 days
With a validity period of 30 days, this plan costs AED 110 (VAT inclusive). It contains 1.1 GB local data plus 1.1 GB social data. To activate this plan, dial *135#5#1# and follow the instructions displayed onscreen.
D. 5 GB Full + 3 GB Social Data
Price: AED 210 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 5 GB local data + 3 GB social data
Validity: 30 days
Priced at AED 210, this package comes with 5 GB local data as well as 3 GB social data. It is valid for 30 days. To activate, simply dial *135#5#1# and follow the instructions onscreen.
E. 25 GB Full + 15 GB Social Data
Price: AED 525 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 25 GB local data + 15 GB social data
Validity: 30 days
This plan combines 25 GB local data with 15 GB social data, valid for 30 days. It costs AED 525, inclusive of VAT. Social data can be used to accessed social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and more. Dial *135#5#1# and follow the onscreen instructions to subscribe to this plan.
F. 15 Flexi Mins + 750 MB Data
Price: AED 36.75 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 750 MB local data
Minutes: 15 Flexi minutes
Validity: 30 days
Having a validity period of 30 days, this plan costs AED 36.75, inclusive of VAT. It features 750 MB local data and 15 Flexi minutes, which can be used to make local and international calls. To subscribe to this plan, dial *135*3# and follow the instructions displayed onscreen.
G. 30 Flexi Mins + 1.5 GB Data
Price: AED 52.5 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 1.5 GB local data
Minutes: 30 Flexi minutes
Validity: 30 days
With a cost of AED 52.5, this plan includes 1.5 GB local data plus 30 Flexi minutes. The validity period is 30 days. Just dial *135*3# to activate this plan.
H. 100 Flexi Mins + 3 GB Data
Price: AED 105 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 3 GB local data
Minutes: 100 Flexi minutes
Validity: 30 days
This plan comes with 3 GB local data, which is valid for one month (30 days). It is priced at AED 105, inclusive of VAT. Dial *135*3# on your mobile phone to subscribe to this plan.
I. 150 Flexi Mins + 6 GB Data
Price: AED 157.5 (VAT inclusive)
Data: 6 GB local data
Minutes: 150 Flexi minutes
Validity: 30 days
With a validity period of 30 days, this plan costs AED 157.5 (VAT inclusive). It contains 6 GB local data and 150 Flexi minutes. To activate this plan, dial *135*3# and follow the instructions onscreen.
How to Subscribe to Du Data Prepaid Plans
As you may have noticed each plan can be activated by dialing a specific code on your mobile phone. But aside from this method, there’s another way to activate or subscribe: by using the Du mobile app.
Du’s mobile app can be used to manage your account and subscriptions, with just a few clicks! You can download the app through the following links:
- App Store (for iOs devices)
- Google Play (for Android devices)
- AppGallery (for Huawei devices)
How to Check Du Data Balance
Checking your Du data balance is as easy as pie! Simply follow any of these options:
- Text “Bal” to 1355.
- Dial *135# on your phone.
- Log into your Du mobile app.
DISCLAIMER: The above guide is presented for general, information-sharing purposes only. To learn more about Du’s data prepaid plans along with other packages and services, please visit the company’s official website.
Summary
As one of the major telecommunications companies in the UAE, Du offers an extensive range of products and services to its customers. For mobile users who are looking for the best data plans that they can use daily or monthly, we hope that the above information has been helpful!
On the other hand, if you are wondering how to deactivate your data plan, we’ve got you covered! Check out this link to learn how to deactivate all Du data packages.
