A Guide to DU Internet Packages – Prepaid Plan [2025]
DU, one of the leading telecom operators in the MENA region, has over 8.3 million subscribers in the UAE. According to its Q4 2024 report, published on February 11, DU continues to rank as the second most popular telecommunication provider, known for offering a wide range of innovative services.
With almost 100% of internet penetration in the UAE, DU internet packages are widely used by residents on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis. As the company offers multiple data packages, most users are unable to find the best one that fits their needs.
In this article, you will explore a large number of net packages offered by DU along with their costs, ways to subscribe, and the validity period.
DU Daily Data Packages
DU offers multiple plans for daily usage based on users’ requirements. If you are searching for quick and small data plans, follow these steps:
Once you see the options, you can choose a plan as per your requirements. Here are the details:
- Daily 60 MB for 2 AED
- Daily 100 MB for 3 AED
- Daily 150 MB for 4 AED
Pro Tip: Opt for any of these plans if it’s urgent and you need a few MBs to search for something on the internet. However, if you require a plan with a larger amount of data, it’s better to choose a monthly plan.
DU Pay Per Minute Data Plan
Pay per minute or Start Stop by DU is quite an innovative data plan. If you don’t want to spend a large sum of money on daily or monthly packages, you can opt for this plan, which you can use for the duration needed, and once your job is done, you can immediately deactivate it.
| Package Details | Package Features |
|---|---|
| Pay Per Minute / Start Stop Plan | Non-Stop |
| Usage | Pay Per Minute |
| Validity | As per your need |
| Price | 5 Fils per minute |
| Package type | DU Prepaid |
Here is how to activate the pay per minute data plan:
To deactivate the Start Stop/Pay Per Minute Data service, follow the same steps. Instead of pressing 1 for “Start,” the “Stop” the Service option will be shown. Once you follow the steps, your plan will be deactivated.
Pro Tip: The quickest way to activate or deactivate the DU Pay Per Minute Data Plan is to dial *555# and then select 1 to start or stop.
Quick Note: Dial *135# or *055# to see multiple data packages in DU.
DU Monthly Internet Packages
As an internet user in the UAE, I always prefer to subscribe for monthly data plans. Based on my experience, following are some of the most widely used DU monthly data packages.
DU Non-Stop Data Bundle
One of the most widely used monthly internet packages in the UAE is DU’s non-stop data bundle. This plan offer non-stop data at 192 kbps speed for the first 155 MBs, after which the speed reduces to be at 72 kbps.
| Package Details | Package Features |
|---|---|
| Monthly data | Non-Stop Unlimited |
| Daily usage | Unlimited |
| Validity | 30 days |
| Price | AED 50 Excluding 5% VAT |
| Package type | DU Prepaid |
To activate non-stop data bundle:
DU Monthly Data Package 50 AED 28GB
| Package Details | Package Features |
|---|---|
| Monthly data | 28 GB |
| Daily usage | 1 GB per day |
| Validity | 28 days |
| Price | AED 50 Excluding 5% VAT |
| Package type | DU Prepaid |
This package provides a total of 28 GB internet with a daily limit of 1 GB for 28 days.
To activate the offer:
- Dial *055#
- Press 3 for data
- Enter 1 to select the offer
- Type 1 to accept the package
Pro Tip: This offer is only available for certain Du users, please make sure the plan is listed for your SIM before proceeding.
DU Monthly Data Package 50 AED 1GB Per Day
| Package Details | Package Features |
|---|---|
| Monthly data | 30 GB |
| Daily usage | 1 GB per day |
| Validity | 30days |
| Price | AED 50 Excluding 5% VAT |
| Package type | DU Prepaid |
This package offers an additional 2GB of internet and two extra days at no extra cost. For just 50 AED (exclusive of 5% VAT), you get 30GB of data, with a daily limit of 1GB for 30 days.
To activate:
- Dial *055#
- Reply with 3
- Press 1 to select the package
- And finally, enter 1 to confirm.
Note: Similar to the “DU Monthly Data Package 50 AED 28GB” offer, this DU plan is not available to all users. You will need to check if it’s available for your SIM. Most of the times these two packages are offered by Du as Special Offers, and it changes time to time. You might have the option to select any of them.
Pro Tip: However, based on one of the Reddit users on the r/dubai subreddit, when he didn’t find the same package, he called DU customer service and had them activate it for his SIM card. Here is how he commented on one of the posts:
“It’s also available for prepaid, you gotta call du and tell them you want this offer. They won’t make the offer available on *135# but they will make it active on your line when it expires you gotta call them again.”
If you can’t find this plan listed, try to call DU customer service and request activation directly.
Other Small Data DU Monthly Offers
Following are some of the monthly data plans DU currently offers to their users.
To Activate the Offer:
- Dial *135*
- Press 3 for data
- Press 1 for monthly
- Type 1 for the 500 MB bundle
- Enter 1 again to accept the offer.
To Activate the Offer:
- Dial *135*
- Press 3 for data
- Press 1 for monthly
- Type 2 for the 1 GB bundle
- Enter 1 again to accept the offer.
To Activate the Offer:
- Dial *135*
- Press 3 for data
- Press 1 for monthly
- Type 3 for the 3 GB bundle
- Enter 1 again to accept the offer.
To Activate the Offer:
- Dial *135*
- Press 3 for data
- Press 1 for monthly
- Type 4 to select the plan
- Enter 1 again to accept the offer.
To Activate the Offer:
- Dial *135*
- Press 3 for data
- Press 1 for monthly
- Enter 5 to select the plan
- Enter 1 again to accept the offer.
Pro Tip: Before subscribing to any of these data offers, make sure you have enough balance in your DU account.
DU 90 Days Data Offers
For those who need an internet package for a long duration and with high data limits, DU offers 3-month data plans. Here are the details:
To activate any of these offers:
- Dial *055#.
- Enter 3 for data.
- Type 2 or 3 for the desired data plan.
- Press 1 to activate the offer.
Du Special Data Offers
Du offers special data plans from time to time for its users. These special offers typically come with lower costs, a higher amount of data, and longer durations. However, one concern is that you won’t receive the same packages multiple times, as Du updates these offers from time to time. Currently, Du is offering the following packages as special offers:
- 10 GB Night Data for AED 20
- 100 GB Night Data for AED 100
To activate any of these offers:
- Dial *055#
- Press 1 for Special Offers
- Select any of the offer by replying with 1 or 2
- Enter 1 to confirm the offer.
DU Social Data Offers
If you are frequent social media user, du has social data offers for you. These plans allows you to run social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn, etc.
Social Data Pack Service
For only 2 AED per day, you get 150 MB of high-speed data. After exceeding this limit, the speed is reduced to 128 kbps.
| Package Details | Package Features |
|---|---|
| To activate | Dial *135*55# or send SMS “Social to 1355. |
| To deactivate | Send an SMS “Stop Social” to 1355. |
| Validity | Daily |
| Price | 2 AED per day |
| Package type | DU Prepaid |
Also read our Du International Call offers guide to call you loved ones back home.
FAQs
DU offers a wide variety of internet packages in the UAE to suit different needs, no matter you are looking for daily, monthly, or long-term plans. With simple activation methods and flexible options, it’s easy to find a package that works for you. Just remember to check the availability and make sure you have enough du balance before subscribing. If you need help, DU customer service is always there to assist you. Choose the best plan based on your usage, and enjoy hassle-free internet connectivity in the UAE.
Pro Tip: Keep visiting Calculate Dubai for simple tips and up-to date information about life and living in the UAE.
Last Pro Tip: Du sends promotional messages to its users almost daily. Keep an eye on your messages—they may offer you a monthly plan that isn’t available on the Du App or by dialing *055# or *135#.
