Du’s AED 35 monthly data packagegives you 25GB of 4G/5G data for 30 days. The most popular Du data plan — strong balance between price and allowance.
Plan Details
- Price:35 AED
- Data:25 GB
- Validity:30 days
- Activation:Dial *135*35# or via Du App
- Deactivation:Dial *135*7# >Manage Data Plans >Cancel
- Auto-renew:Yes (cancel anytime)
- Customer care:155
Why This Plan?
- Cost per GB:AED 1.40/GB
- Auto-renewsmonthly
- VAT-inclusive:AED 36.75
- Network:Full 4G + 5G access
Pro Tips
- Better cost-per-GB than Etisalat’s equivalent AED 35 / 15GB pack.
- Use *135*7# to monitor remaining data anytime.
- Pair with a calling pack if needed — this is data-only.
Why Du’s 35 AED Beats Etisalat’s at the Same Price
Du gives you 25GB for AED 35; Etisalat gives you 15GB for AED 35. That’s a 67% advantage on cost-per-GB. The catch is Du’s indoor coverage in some buildings is weaker than Etisalat’s, so the “deal” depends on where you live and work.
- Dubai Marina / JLT / Business Bay residents— Du’s urban coverage in these towers is excellent; the 25GB advantage is pure value.
- Sharjah / Ajman commuters— same towers, same cellular network strength; Du wins.
- Outer-emirates residents (RAK, Fujairah, UAQ)— Etisalat’s 15GB is more reliable than Du’s 25GB you can’t connect to. Check Du’s coverage map first.
- Free Zone workers in JAFZA / DAFZA— Etisalat dominates these zones; Du works in newer towers but coverage gaps exist.
Activation Pitfalls & Real-World Tips
Du runs more aggressive promotional pricing than Etisalat on this tier — watch for “AED 25 for first 3 months” offers that automatically increase to AED 35 from month 4. The promo is usually triggered when you change SIM type or upgrade to a new device through Du.
If you previously had this pack on the same SIM and cancelled, re-subscribing within 30 days may not get the promotional rate — Du tracks “new vs returning” subscriber states. To get the promo, wait at least a calendar month between subscriptions.
The 25GB includes hotspot/tethering with no separate cap, unlike Etisalat’s tiered approach. Useful if you connect a laptop or tablet to your phone’s data while traveling within the UAE.
Plan Details
| Price | 35 AED |
| Data | 25 GB |
| Validity | 30 days |
| Activation | Dial *135*35# or via Du App |
| Deactivation | Dial *135*7# > Manage Data Plans > Cancel |
| Auto-Renew | Yes |
| SIM Type | Both |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to activate?
Dial *135*35# from your du SIM, or activate via the Du App for instant confirmation.
How to cancel?
Dial *135*7# >Manage Data Plans >Cancel, or via the Du App.
Does data roll over?
No — unused data expires at month-end.
Better than Etisalat AED 35?
Yes — Du gives 25GB vs Etisalat's 15GB at the same price.