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Bulk SMS to United Arab Emirates
Send bulk SMS to United Arab Emirates from £0.0320/segment. Direct carrier routes · Real-time DLR · API & SMPP
Rate per Segment
£0.0320
Networks Covered
2
Dial Code
+971
Region
Middle East
Network Coverage in United Arab Emirates
| Network | Rate / Segment | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Etisalat (e&) | £0.0320 | Direct Route |
| du | £0.0330 | Direct Route |
Encoding Support
GSM-7 Encoding
- • 160 characters per segment
- • Standard Latin alphabet + digits
- • Extended chars: [, ], {, }, \, ^, ~, |, €
- • Lowest cost per message
UCS-2 Encoding
- • 70 characters per segment
- • Full Unicode support
- • Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, emoji
- • Auto-detected from message content
Encoding is automatically selected based on message content. Our API handles this transparently. See our SMS Encoding Guide for details.
Volume Pricing for United Arab Emirates
| Monthly Volume | Rate / Segment | Monthly Cost | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 msgs | £0.03200 | £32.00 | — |
| 10,000 msgs | £0.03040 | £304.00 | 5% |
| 50,000 msgs | £0.02880 | £1440.00 | 10% |
| 100,000 msgs | £0.02800 | £2800.00 | 13% |
| 500,000 msgs | £0.02720 | £13600.00 | 15% |
All prices per SMS segment. Custom enterprise pricing available for 1M+ messages. Contact us for a quote.
Delivery Information
Premium routes to UAE duopoly operators (Etisalat/du). Arabic character support via UCS-2. Low latency with full DLR.
Compliance & Regulations
Regulatory Notes for United Arab Emirates
UAE PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law, Federal Decree Law No. 45/2021) applies. TRA (Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority) regulates. Opt-in required; anti-spam rules strictly enforced.
For full UK compliance guidance, see our SMS Regulations guide. We also offer compliance consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send SMS to United Arab Emirates?
SMS to United Arab Emirates starts from £0.0320 per segment. Volume discounts available — send 100,000+ messages for as little as £0.02800 per segment.
What encoding is supported for SMS to United Arab Emirates?
GSM-7 encoding allows 160 characters per segment for standard Latin text. UCS-2 encoding supports full Unicode (70 chars/segment) for Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, and emoji. Encoding is auto-detected by our API.
Which networks in United Arab Emirates do you cover?
We have direct routes to Etisalat (e&), du with real-time delivery reports (DLR) on all networks.
How do I send bulk SMS to United Arab Emirates?
Sign up at BulkSMSRates, add credit, and send via REST API or SMPP gateway using the +971 country code. No contracts, pay as you go.
Do you provide delivery reports for United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Real-time DLR callbacks delivered to your webhook URL within seconds of delivery. Available via both REST API and SMPP.
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