Best places with free Wi-Fi in Dubai

Today free and fast Wifi is not just a convenience, but a necessity. Dubai is a smart city with many places offering free wi-fi service. The places where you can enjoy free WiFi in Dubai include airports, shopping malls, restaurants and cafes. Read on to find out how to get access to free Wi-Fi in Dubai.

FREE WI-FI IN DUBAI MALLS

Dubai is known for its larger than life shopping malls. Here is a list of the malls in Dubai with free Wi-Fi.

MALL OF THE EMIRATES

Mall of the Emirates is an iconic shopping destination in Dubai, featuring over 630 retail outlets. Apart from popular fashion houses and lifestyle brands, the mall is home to some of the best attractions in the city such as Ski Dubai, Magic Planet, DreamScape VR Vox Cinemas and Yalla! Bowling.

To access free Wi-Fi, select #Free_Mall_WiFi from the list of Wi-Fi networks. For further assistance, you can contact any of the customer-service desks in the mall.

• Location: Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road, Interchange Four, Dubai, UAE
• Timings: Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Thursday to Sunday: 10:00 am to 12:00 am
• Contact: +971-4-409-9100

DUBAI MALL

The Dubai Mall is another significant shopping destination for both locals and tourists. The mall has a wide array of luxury stores and other retail outlets. Apart from retail therapy, Dubai mall has two adjoining 5-star hotels, Address Dubai Mall and Address Boulevard.

It’s possible to stay connected with free high-speed Wi-Fi at The Dubai Mall, located in Downtown Dubai. The mall provides a multilingual platform to facilitate tourists. Select “@Dubai Mall by Emaar” to get access to free internet.

• Location: Financial Centre Road, Along Sheikh Zayed Road, next to Burj Khalifa, Dubai
• Timings: Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 midnight | Friday and Saturday: 10:00 am to 01:00 am
• Contact: 800-38224-6255

DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY MALL

Dubai Festival City Mall is another popular shopping spot frequented by locals and tourists alike. The mall is one of the top shopping centres in Dubai offering a range of luxury brands and attractions. Dubai Festival City Mall has a fantastic laser display show called IMAGINE and if you want to catch the latest from Hollywood or Bollywood, Novo Cinema has got you covered. Visitors can avail free Wi-Fi at Dubai Festival City Mall to stay connected during retail therapy.

• Location: Dubai Festival City
• Timings: 10:00 am – 12:00 midnight
• Contact: 800-332

Some of the other malls in Dubai with free Wi-Fi are as follows:

• WAFI Mall Dubai
• Dubai Marina Mall
• City Centre Mirdiff
• Mercato Mall
• City Centre Deira
• The Springs Souk
• Souk Madinat Jumeirah

FREE WIFI AT DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

To facilitate the stream of passengers coming in and out of the busy airport, there is free Wi-Fi available at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport. Read on to find out more about free Wi-Fi at Dubai airports.

HOW TO CONNECT TO FREE WI-FI AT DUBAI AIRPORT?

Connecting to free Wi-Fi in Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) on any device is simple. All you need to do is log on to the SSID “DXB Free WiFi”.

iPhone users can find the network ID under “Public Networks”, whereas, passengers with Android devices can locate the SSID under “Settings” and navigate to “Wireless & Networks” to turn on Wi-Fi on the device.

After selecting the SSID “DXB Free WiFi” on your device, open the web browser and tap “Get Online Now” to enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi Al Maktoum DWC and DXB Dubai International Airport

PREMIUM WI-FI CHARGES AT DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Free Wi-Fi at DXB is available free of charge for the first 60 minutes. However, additional time is charged at AED 19.95 per hour for mobile devices and AED 29.95 per day for laptops to connect to DXB free airport Wi-Fi.

FREE WIFI IN DUBAI PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Roads and Transport Authority, popularly known as RTA provides free Wi-Fi in public transport in Dubai. RTA in collaboration with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (Du) is to provide free “WiFi UAE” services for passengers using:

• Dubai Bus
• Inter-city buses
• Expo Buses
• Ferries

Free “WiFi UAE” Dubai will be available across air-conditioned bus shelters, 23 bus stations, 40 water transit means and 18 marine transport stations.

FREE WIFI IN RTA DUBAI TAXIS

Apart from buses and ferries, RTA offers a “Tech Taxi” initiative. The Tech Taxi project allows taxi passengers to login to the free Wi-Fi to browse social media or send an important email. The free WI-Fi in Dubai taxis will allow passengers to track and rate their ride. To connect to the free Wi-Fi onboard taxis, log on to “taxiconnect.ae”.

SOLAR POWERED SMART PALM TREES

The Smart Palm Project in Dubai has transformed the metropolis by allowing visitors and locals to have access to free Wifi at Dubai beaches such as Jumeirah Public Beach and 50 other locations across Dubai. Apart from the fast and reliable internet access, the Smart Palm Trees will serve as a charging point for several devices such as phones and tablets.

TOP RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI WITH FREE WI-FI

Many well-known restaurants in Dubai offer free WiFi. Here is a list of a few popular options where you can avail of this facility. This list is not a comprehensive selection of restaurants and cafes with free WiFi, so make sure to check when you visit your favourite spots to check if they offer free WiFi. 

• P.F Chang’s
• Cheesecake Factory
• Tom & Serg 
• Arrows & Sparrows
• The Coffee Club
• A4Space
• Brothaus Bakery Bistro
• Cafe Rider
• Project Chaiwala
• Chicken Cottage
• %Arabica
• Starbucks
• The Butcher Shop and Grill
• Lock, Stock and Barrel
• The Farm
• Fibber Magees
• McGettigans
• Century Village
• Irish Village
• Zuma
• Jones the Grocer
• Toshi

That’s all for our informative guide to free Wi-Fi in Dubai. All major cafés and restaurants have free Wi-Fi. Similarly, several luxury hotels and resorts in Dubai offer free Wi-Fi in the lobby and other areas. Make sure to ask the help desk at any major hotel to get access to free Wi-Fi. Internet in Dubai is provided by two major companies, Etisalat and du, here is a guide to various Dubai internet providers if you wish to have a private high-speed internet connection for personal use. 

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