So you’ve just decided to get a prepaid package from Du, and now you’re thinking about which data plan to activate. Well, don’t worry because in this article, we will talk all about the company’s data packages — its monthly data plans, to be exact.
As one of the leading telecommunications companies in the UAE, Du certainly has a lot to offer. In 2021 alone, the company recorded a total of 6.7 million mobile subscribers, along with 236,000 fixed line subscribers! As a prepaid subscriber, you’d be happy to know that Du has plenty of data packages that you can choose from!
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List of Du Monthly Data Packages
The great thing about being a prepaid subscriber is that you have better control of your budget. You don’t have to worry about having to pay for a monthly bill, since you get to decide how much you’d like to spend, whichever way you want!
This is where Du’s monthly data packages come in. The company also offers daily data plans, but if you prefer to subscribe “monthly” (in time with your monthly salary, perhaps) rather than daily, then these packages could be just what you need!
Notably, the following packages include: (a) local data, or data used to access websites within the country; and/or (b) social data, which — as you may have guessed — is used to access Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Linked, Snapchat, Twitter, WeChat, and WhatsApp, among other social media apps.
In addition, some packages include Flexi minutes, which are basically “call minutes” that are used when you want to make calls to local and international phone numbers. And now, let’s take a look at the price and features of each package!
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
Priced at AED 25 (inclusive of VAT), this plan comes with 200 MB local data and 200 MB social data, which can be used to access social media apps. It is valid for one month (30 days); all you have to do is dial *135#5#1# to subscribe.
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 package features a combination of 500 MB local data and 500 MB social data. Also valid for 30 days, it costs AED 55, inclusive of VAT. To activate this plan, just dial *135#5#1# on your mobile phone.
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 one month, this package costs AED 110, inclusive of VAT. It includes 1.1 GB local data and 1.1 GB social data. Dial *135#5#1# and follow the onscreen instructions to subscribe to this plan.
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
For the price of AED 210 per month (inclusive of VAT), you can enjoy this package. It comes with 5 GB local data plus 3 GB social data, which you can use to access social media apps. To activate this plan, dial *135#5#1# on your mobile phone.
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
Priced at AED 525 (inclusive of VAT), this package features a combination of 25 GB local data and 15 GB social data. It is valid for 30 days; simply dial *135#5#1# to subscribe to this package.
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
This plan features combines 15 Flexi minutes with 750 MB local data; it is valid for 30 days (one month). Flexi minutes can be used to call local as well as international phone numbers. To activate this package, dial *135*3# on your phone and follow the onscreen instructions.
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
Having a validity period of one month, this package costs AED 52.5, inclusive of VAT. It contains 30 Flexi minutes and 1.5 GB local data. Dial *135*3# and follow the instructions on screen to subscribe to 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
For the price of AED 105 per month — inclusive of VAT — you can avail of this package. It features 3 GB local data plus 100 Flexi minutes. To activate this package, simply dial *135*3# on your mobile phone.
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
Priced at AED 157.5 (inclusive of VAT), this plan comes with 150 Flexi minutes plus 6 GB local data. It is valid for one month; just dial *135*3# to subscribe to this plan.
Du Data Prepaid Plan: How to Subscribe
As you can see, there’s a specific code that you can dial if you want to activate or subscribe to a particular plan. Nonetheless, there’s another method that you may find more convenient, depending on your preference.
The Du mobile app enables subscribers to perform various tasks: check data balance, activate/deactivate a data plan, monitor usage, and so on. Regardless of the operating system of your mobile device (e.g. Android, iOs, or Huawei), you can download this app and enjoy its multiple features. Here are the links to download the Du mobile app:
- Google Play (for Android devices)
- App Store (for iOs devices)
- AppGallery (for Huawei devices)
Du Data Balance: How to Check
To keep track of your Internet usage, it’s important to know how to check your data balance. Try out any of the following options to check your Du data balance:
- Dial *135# on your phone.
- Text “Bal” to 1355.
- Log into Du mobile app.
DISCLAIMER: The above guide is presented for general, information-sharing purposes only. To learn more about Du’s monthly data prepaid plans, together with other promos and packages, please visit the company’s official website.
Summary
Indeed, there’s a Du monthly prepaid plan for every budget and preference. If you’re a “heavy data” user, the 5 GB Full + 3 GB Social Data plan is a good deal. Meanwhile, if you need to make calls regularly — while still having enough Internet access — the 100 Flexi Mins + 3 GB Data plan seems like a great combination!
As mentioned earlier, the company also has a range of daily prepaid plans that you can choose from. Check out this list to see all of Du’s data prepaid plans in the UAE!