There are two telecommunications providers in the UAE, Etisalat and Du. Etisalat has been operating in the UAE since 1976 and has established itself as an innovative and reliable telecom provider. Du has been in operation since 2007 and although it is quite new it has already begun to make a name for itself. You can have a look at their websites to get an idea of what they offer and their pricing but once you make you way to Dubai you might want to ask around to get a feel of which operator is preferred.

When it comes to buying a mobile phone you have more than enough stores in Dubai to choose from. The most convenient of those stores are the ones located in shopping malls because in the summer it is too hot to go walking around outside checking out the street shops. The problem with convenience of shopping malls is that you have to pay a little extra and the prices are not negotiable. The outdoor shops located in the various souks around Dubai are the ideal place to buy mobile phones at a cheaper price. And if you have a skill for bargaining you’ll be surprised at how low the prices can actually go.