du postpaid trades the pay-as-you-go flexibility of a prepaid line for a fixed monthly bill, a UAE number tied to your Emirates ID, and — at the upper tiers — a genuinely large 5G data allowance plus device financing. The range runs from capped budget plans to fully unlimited.
Two families: Control and Power
du organises postpaid into a budget-conscious Control range and a data-heavy Power range:
| Plan | Indicative price | Roughly includes |
|---|---|---|
| Control 80 | ~AED 80/month | ~2GB data + 50–100 minutes (you pick the mix) |
| Control 135 | ~AED 135/month | ~2.5GB data + 200–300 minutes |
| Power 300 | ~AED 300/month | Non-stop national data (capped speed) + ~800 Flexi minutes |
| Power 500 | ~AED 500/month | Unlimited full-speed 5G data + ~1,500 minutes + streaming perks |
| Power Unlimited | ~AED 1,000/month | Full-speed unlimited data, unlimited minutes, roaming data allowance |
Prices are indicative as of July 2026 — Control plans let you choose data-vs-minutes weighting, and all figures shift with promotions. Confirm the live rate in the du app or at du.ae before signing.
The bill-cap option most people miss
du’s Control plans are built around a hard monthly cap — pick AED 80 or AED 135 and that is what you are billed, full stop, with the plan pausing extra usage rather than letting a bill balloon. If unpredictable bills are your main worry, this is the more precise fix than simply choosing a bigger bundle “to be safe.”
Device bundles
The Power tiers pair with the latest iPhone, Samsung, and Google Pixel devices on a monthly installment added to your plan bill — useful if you want a new phone without an upfront card charge, though a SIM-only postpaid line is usually cheaper over the contract term if you already own a device.
Switching from prepaid or another carrier
Moving from du prepaid to postpaid keeps your existing number — just bring your Emirates ID to any du store. Porting in from Etisalat is handled as free Mobile Number Portability (MNP), typically completing within 2–3 business days.
du postpaid vs Etisalat postpaid
Etisalat (e&) generally wins on raw network reach, especially outside Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while du’s Power tiers are frequently the more aggressive choice on data-per-dirham and device-bundle terms. For most city-based users the practical 5G experience is comparable on both, so the deciding factor is usually price at your target data tier rather than coverage.
Plan structure checked against du’s official postpaid plans page, July 2026.
At a Glance
| Price Range | AED 80 – AED 1,000/month |
| Data | 2GB – Unlimited |
| Contract | 12 or 24 months |
| Best For | Big data, device bundles & bill caps |
| Last Verified | May 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest du postpaid plan?
Control 80 at roughly AED 80/month is the entry tier, with a hard bill cap rather than an unlimited-overage risk.
How long is a du postpaid contract?
Typically 12 or 24 months, with early-termination fees if you cancel before the term ends.
Can I port my number from Etisalat to du postpaid?
Yes, MNP is free and usually completes within 2–3 business days while you keep your existing number.
Do du postpaid plans include 5G?
Yes, 5G is included across the postpaid range; the Power tiers run at full 5G speed with no throttling.
Are there family or shared-data postpaid plans?
Yes, du offers family plans with shared data pools — check the current lineup in the du app or at du.ae.