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Are WhatsApp, FaceTime, or other video/voice calls blocked in Dubai (UAE)?

Updated April 22, 2026

This is the most important question. Yes, the UAE government's regulations block all video and voice calls over IP (VoIP), which includes WhatsApp calls, FaceTime video/audio, and Messenger calls. However, our eSIM gives you high-speed data for everything else:

  • Text Messaging (WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram) works perfectly.
  • Sending Voice Notes works perfectly.
  • Google Maps, Uber, Careem, and all navigation apps work.
  • Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and all social media browsing/posting work.

If you must make a voice/video call, you will need to use a VPN (which you should install before you arrive).

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