Newspapers
Gulf News and Khaleej Times are popular local English dailies in Dubai. The Arabic newspapers are Al Bayan, Al Ittihad and Al Khaleej. Most foreign newspapers can be purchased from hotel bookshops and supermarkets.
Magazines
News agents carry a wide range of local and foreign magazines. Many local weekly and monthly magazines offer up-to-date information on what’s happening in Dubai. Look for Ahlan!, Connector, Time Out Dubai and What’s On.
Radio
There are a number of commercial radio stations in the UAE catering to the eclectic mix of expatriate residents that broadcast music and commentary in Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu. Some popular stations are:
Some popular stations are:
| Station |
Language |
Programs |
| Dubai FM 92.0 |
English |
Music, News |
| Channel 4 FM 104.8 |
English |
Music, News |
| Dubai Eye FM 103.8 |
English |
Information station |
| Al Khaleejia 100.9 |
Arabic |
Music, News |
| Radio Sawa 90.5 |
Arabic/English |
English pop |
| Radio One 104.1 |
English |
Dance/R&B |
 Television and Satellite TV
Local television offers Arabic and English channels, while satellite providers offer popular international channels. Orbit, ART and Showtime are some of the most popular cable networks. Some of the English and Arabic channels you can expect from your hotels are:
| Channel |
Language |
Programs |
| Dubai Business Channel |
Arabic, English |
Business and news |
| BBC World |
English |
News |
| CNN |
English |
News |
| Euro Sports |
English |
Sports |
| Sports |
English, German |
Financial news |
| Disney Channel |
English, Arabic |
Kids |
| Music Now |
English, Arabic |
Music |
| CNBC Asia |
English |
News, financial news |
| National Geographic |
English |
Entertainment |
| MTV Europe |
English |
Music |
| Al Jazeera |
Arabic |
News |
| Asia Net |
Tamil, English |
News, sports and entertainment |
| SURYA TV |
Malayalam, Hindi, English |
News, sports and entertainment |
| Cartoon Network |
Hindi, English |
kids |
| Dubai 33 |
English |
News, sports and entertainment |
| MBC 1 |
Arabic |
News, sports and entertainment |
| MBC 2 |
English |
Movies |
| Abu Dhabi |
Arabic |
News, sports and entertainment |
| Rotana Network |
Arabic |
News, weather, movies, sports and entertainment |
| One TV |
English |
Movies |
Post
Emirates Post runs an efficient postal system with more than 72 post offices throughout the UAE. They provide a range of services including express postal facilities. The red post boxes for outbound mail are found throughout the cities and towns in the country. Stamps can be purchased from post offices, some card shops and supermarkets. Hotels will be happy to help you with your mail.
Mail takes
6–10 days to reach Europe or the USA,
5–10 days to India,
8–10 days to Australia.
Post offices open from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm,
Saturday to Wednesday.
Telephones
There are two telecommunications provider in the UAE, Etisalat and DU. Calls within Dubai are free except to mobile phones. International direct dialing is possible to more than 170 countries.
Mobile phones are extremely popular, and international GSM roaming service is available in the
emirate. Local telecommunications companies have roaming agreements with more than 112
countries. If your carrier does not provide roaming capabilities, you can purchase
a 'Wasel' prepaid SIM card which offers easy connectivity worldwide.
Wasel eliminates the need to pay high roaming charges and is available from Etisalat offices.
GPRS and WAP services are also available. The prepaid top-up cards (valid for local and long-distance calls) are available at many shops and supermarkets.
You can enjoy off-peak rates daily from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 9:00 pm to 07:00 am and on Fridays and public holidays.
Public payphones can be found all over Dubai.
Phone cards cost (AED 30 or AED 45).
Etisalat information service: 181
Directory enquiries: 181
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