Recharging the UAE from India: plans start at about ₹313.39 ($3.30). Up to ₹1,000 gets DU UAE AED 15 recharge. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Etisalat UAE, about 88.59 INR a day. United Arab Emirates is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India. Prices checked 2 November 2026.
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| You spend up to | Best plan within budget | Operator | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹500 | AED 5 recharge | DU UAE | Operator default | $3.32 |
| ₹1,000 | AED 15 recharge | DU UAE | Operator default | $8.53 |
| ₹2,000 | AED 30 recharge | DU UAE | Operator default | $16.32 |
Converted at 94.97 INR per $1, daily reference rate. Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.
| Operator | Plans | From | Cheapest per day (28+ days) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etisalat UAE | 8 | $3.30 | 93¢ (28-day plan) | 28 days |
| DU UAE | 8 | $3.32 | No long plans | Operator default |
Live prices checked 2 November 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.
| Plan | You pay | About, in INR |
|---|---|---|
| AED 5 recharge | $3.32 | INR 315 |
| AED 15 recharge | $8.53 | INR 810 |
| AED 30 recharge | $16.32 | INR 1,550 |
| AED 40 recharge | $21.53 | INR 2,045 |
| AED 50 recharge | $26.73 | INR 2,538 |
| AED 65 recharge | $34.56 | INR 3,282 |
| AED 105 recharge | $55.37 | INR 5,258 |
| AED 300 recharge | $156.90 | INR 14,900 |
| Plan | Validity | You pay | About, in INR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED 5 recharge | Operator default | $3.30 | INR 313 |
| AED 10 recharge | Operator default | $5.89 | INR 559 |
| AED 25 recharge | Operator default | $13.67 | INR 1,298 |
| AED 40 recharge | Operator default | $21.46 | INR 2,038 |
| Monthly IDD Pack 49 | 28 days | $26.12 | INR 2,481 |
| Visitor Line Plus 79 AED | 28 days | $41.67 | INR 3,957 |
| AED 150 recharge | Operator default | $78.47 | INR 7,452 |
| AED 250 recharge | Operator default | $130.34 | INR 12,378 |
Live from the operators, updated 2 November 2026. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout. Enter the number above for the exact plans on that line.
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Balance codes, customer care numbers and how long each United Arab Emirates number stays active are on the United Arab Emirates recharge page and each operator page (Etisalat, du).
Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in United Arab Emirates with a Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay issued anywhere (debit or credit; prepaid and gift cards are not accepted). No local bank account, local wallet or local number needed.
Country code +971: how to call United Arab Emirates and its number format.
You can recharge a UAE number from India by entering the number on Slashtel, choosing a top-up and paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The number is detected automatically, so a 050 123 4567 line is recognised as Etisalat or du, and credit lands in minutes. Top-ups start from $3.30.
Last checked: September 2026
You can recharge a UAE number from India by entering the number on Slashtel, choosing a top-up amount and paying with a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number itself, so you do not need to know whether the line runs on Etisalat or du before you start. Credit is delivered to the number in minutes.
UAE mobile numbers use the country code 971 and are 9 digits long once the leading zero is dropped. A number written locally as 050 123 4567 becomes +971 50 123 4567 in international format. Slashtel handles that conversion, so you can type it either way.
The steps are the same whether you are topping up your own UAE line from India or paying for a family member's number in Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi.
The plans that appear depend on the operator detected from the number. Etisalat and du both offer straightforward recharges that add credit to the line, and Etisalat also lists packs with a set validity period. Amounts range from AED 5 up to AED 50, with the monthly IDD Pack 49 valid for 28 days and the Visitor Line Plus 79 AED valid for 28 days.
A recharge is the simplest option when you want the person in the UAE to decide how the credit is used. An AED 5 recharge adds AED 5 to the line, an AED 10 recharge adds AED 10, and larger amounts such as AED 15, AED 20, AED 25, AED 30, AED 40 and AED 50 work the same way. The amount shown is what lands on the number after the operator's tax.
Etisalat's Monthly IDD Pack 49 carries a 28 day validity, and the Visitor Line Plus 79 AED also runs for 28 days. These are listed alongside the standard recharges, so you can pick whichever suits the person using the line.
If you have moved back to India and still hold a UAE prepaid line, a top-up keeps the number alive and ready for the next trip. The same applies when you are paying for a family member's number in the UAE. A small recharge is often enough to stop the line from being reclaimed for inactivity.
Many people keep a UAE number after leaving the country because it is tied to a bank account, a tenancy record or a job history. Topping it up from India means the line stays reachable and the number is not lost.
When you are paying for someone else's line, the credit goes straight to their number. They can then use it for calls, data or whatever the operator allows on that prepaid line. You do not need their account password or any access to their phone.
UAE mobile numbers are 9 digits long after the country code, and the leading zero is dropped in international format. The local number 050 123 4567 is written as +971 50 123 4567. Getting the digits right is the main thing that prevents a failed top-up.
If you copy the number from a contact card or a message, check that the 971 code has not been duplicated and that the zero after it has been removed. Slashtel detects the operator from the number, so an incorrect digit can send the top-up to the wrong line or cause it to fail.
Once the number is entered, the available plans appear. If nothing shows, the number is usually mistyped or is not a prepaid line.
Payment is made by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, so an Indian card works without any UAE bank account. The price you see is the price you pay, and the amount that lands on the number is shown after the operator's tax. Top-ups start from $3.30.
There is no need for a UAE payment app or a local bank account. The charge is processed in the currency shown at checkout, and the top-up is delivered to the number in minutes.
If you are topping up regularly for family in the UAE, the larger recharges reduce how often you need to repeat the process. The AED 50 recharge and the 28 day packs are the ones people tend to use for a monthly arrangement.
Enter the UAE mobile number on Slashtel, check the operator shown, choose a top-up and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The credit is delivered to the number in minutes. Numbers use the 971 country code and are 9 digits long, for example +971 50 123 4567.
Yes. Enter the Etisalat number and the operator is detected automatically, so you do not need to select it yourself. Etisalat recharges range from AED 5 upwards, and the Monthly IDD Pack 49 and Visitor Line Plus 79 AED both carry a 28 day validity.
Yes. Type the du number and the operator is recognised from the number. Du recharges include AED 5, AED 15, AED 20, AED 30, AED 40 and AED 50, and the amount shown is what lands on the line after the operator's tax.
Use the 971 country code and drop the leading zero. A local number such as 050 123 4567 becomes +971 50 123 4567, which is 9 digits after the code. If no plans appear after entering the number, check the digits for a typo.
Top-ups start from $3.30. Payment is by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, so an Indian card works without a UAE bank account. The amount that lands on the number is shown after the operator's tax is applied.
Yes. If you have moved back to India and still hold a UAE prepaid line, a top-up keeps the number alive and ready for the next trip. The same applies when you are paying for a family member's number in the UAE, and a small recharge is often enough to stop the line from being reclaimed for inactivity.
Etisalat and du. The operator is detected from the number itself, so you do not need to know whether the line runs on Etisalat or du before you start. The plans that appear depend on the operator detected from the number.
Yes. Payment is made by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, so an Indian card works without any UAE bank account. There is no need for a UAE payment app or a local bank account, and the charge is processed in the currency shown at checkout.
Up to ₹500: DU UAE AED 5 recharge ($3.32). Up to ₹1,000: DU UAE AED 15 recharge ($8.53). Up to ₹2,000: DU UAE AED 30 recharge ($16.32). Converted at 94.97 INR per $1 on 2 November 2026.
Etisalat UAE at $26.12 for 28 days (Monthly IDD Pack 49), about 93¢ a day, as of 2 November 2026. .
United Arab Emirates (Dubai) is 1 hour 30 minutes behind New Delhi right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.
Enter it with the country code +971. A number written locally as 050 123 4567 becomes +971 50 123 4567, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. UAE mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.
Enter the number with the country code, pick a plan and pay by card. The operator is detected automatically and the credit goes straight to the phone. You do not need an account or a bank account in the UAE.
Yes. Visa, Mastercard and other major debit and credit cards issued in India and most other countries are accepted.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in the UAE, your own or a family member's. You only need the number; the person does not need an account.
Recharges are delivered instantly and cannot be reversed once they reach a valid number, so check the number before you pay. If the operator rejects the number, Slashtel resends or refunds you in full.
Prices on this page are in US dollars and include the Slashtel service fee. At checkout your card may be shown and charged in your local currency, and the exact amount is confirmed before you pay.
Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe with 3D Secure where your bank supports it, and Slashtel never sees or stores your full card details.
Most recharges arrive within a few minutes. If the phone is switched off, the credit lands when it next connects. You get a confirmation email with your order reference.
If the operator rejects the recharge, we resend it. If it still can't be delivered, write to esim@slashtel.com or message us on WhatsApp with your order reference and we'll sort it out.
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