Du offers a variety of prepaid internet packages in 2025, covering daily, weekly, and monthly options, often blending "Full Data" (for all online activities) with "Social Data" (for specific chat and social media apps). Here's a breakdown:
I. Du Prepaid Daily Internet Packages (2025)
Daily plans are ideal for short-term data needs or when you want to control your daily spending.
AED 2 Daily Data:
Data: Typically offers around 60 MB of Full Data.
Validity: 24 hours.
Activation: Dial 13511# to set a daily data limit of AED 2. This plan acts as a credit protection feature, guaranteeing you won't spend more than AED 2/day without a bundle.
AED 3 Daily Social Data:
Data: Approximately 200 MB of Social Data (for apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.).
Validity: 24 hours.
Activation: Check the Du App or dial *135# for specific daily social bundle options.
AED 4 Daily Social Data:
Data: Approximately 300 MB of Social Data.
Validity: 24 hours.
Activation: Check the Du App or dial *135# for specific daily social bundle options.
Play On-Demand Data Service:
Price: 5 fils per minute (approximately AED 3 per hour).
Usage: Unlimited data at high speed for the duration.
Activation: Dial *800#.
II. Du Prepaid Weekly Internet Packages (2025)
Weekly plans provide a good balance for users who need consistent data for more than just a day but don't want a full monthly commitment.
AED 25 Weekly Plan:
Data: Around 250 MB Full Data + 25 Flexi minutes.
Validity: Weekly.
Activation: Check the Du App or dial *135# for specific weekly offers. You might also find options by sending "Data AED25" to 1355 for recurrent bundles.
AED 30 Weekly Plan (approx.):
Some sources indicate a weekly plan around AED 30 that might offer daily data (e.g., 750MB/day).
Activation: Check the Du App or USSD codes like *135# for current weekly promotions.
III. Du Prepaid Monthly Internet Packages (2025)
Monthly prepaid plans are popular for their comprehensive data allowances and often include social data or flexi minutes.
AED 25 Monthly Data Package:
Data: Often includes non-stop chat data (for WhatsApp, Viber, etc.) and sometimes a small amount of Full Data (e.g., 200 MB Full + 200 MB Social).
Flexi Minutes: Typically around 35 Flexi minutes (for local and international calls).
Validity: 30 days.
Activation: Dial *1354# or send "Data AED25" to 1355. You can also activate via the Du App under "Prepaid Plans."
AED 30 Monthly Data Package:
Data: A significant plan offering 1 GB per day for 30 days (totaling 30 GB).
Price: AED 30 (excluding VAT).
Validity: 30 days.
Auto-Renewal: Yes, if sufficient balance is available.
Activation: Dial 055167# or activate via the Du App.
AED 50 Monthly Data Package:
Data: Offers 1 GB per day for 28 days (totaling 28 GB).
Price: AED 50 (VAT included).
Validity: 28 days.
Auto-Renewal: Yes, auto-renews unless manually canceled.
Activation: Dial *135# or *055# (navigate to Data Offers) or via the Du App. An alternative code 055188# has also been mentioned.
Standard Monthly Bundles (Full Data + Social Data):
AED 55: 500 MB Full + 500 MB Social Data for 30 days. (Send "Data AED55" to 1355)
AED 110: 1.1 GB Full + 1.1 GB Social Data for 30 days. (Send "Data AED110" to 1355)
AED 210: 5 GB Full + 3 GB Social Data for 30 days. (Send "Data AED210" to 1355)
AED 525: 25 GB Full + 15 GB Social Data for 30 days. (Send "Data AED525" to 1355)
Flexi Prepaid Plans (Monthly):
These plans allow you to customize data and Flexi minutes. They often offer discounts for yearly commitments.
Example: A plan with 2 GB data + 30 Flexi minutes might cost AED 99/month, or AED 49.50/month if paid yearly.
Benefits: Free unlimited calls to one Du number, free internet calls with certain plans.
Activation: Can be managed through the Du App or by dialing *135#.
General Activation Methods for Du Prepaid Data Bundles:
Du App: The most convenient way to browse, activate, and manage all your prepaid bundles. Download it from your app store.
USSD Codes: Dial *135# (general menu for prepaid offers) or specific codes like *055# for "My Deals" or other specific bundle codes mentioned above. Follow the on-screen instructions.
SMS: Send specific SMS keywords (e.g., "Data AED25" for a monthly bundle) to 1355.
Du Website: Log in to your prepaid account on du.ae and navigate to "Plans" -> "Prepaid" -> "Internet Packs" to subscribe.
Du Stores/Kiosks: Visit any Du outlet for assistance with activation.
Important Considerations for Prepaid Plans:
VAT: Prices are generally inclusive of 5% VAT.
Auto-Renewal: Many monthly and some weekly plans auto-renew. Ensure you have sufficient balance or manually deactivate if you don't want the plan to renew.
Fair Usage Policy: For "unlimited" or high-data plans, a fair usage policy might apply, which could lead to reduced speeds after a certain data consumption threshold.
Availability: Some offers can be targeted or temporary, so it's always best to verify the current availability and details via the Du App or official Du channels.
