Dubai welcomes expats from every corner of the world. Like other services in the city, the popular radio stations in Dubai produce content that appeals to the various demographics of the emirate’s cosmopolitan population. These Dubai radio stations broadcast a list of terrestrial radio (AM & FM) channels in almost all of the languages spoken in the city.
TOP RADIO STATIONS IN DUBAI
Dubai’s radio stations are a great source of information and entertainment for people living in the emirate. They cater to most of the expat residents in the city with programmes aired in various languages. They are particularly popular with those who commute around the city, as these stations provide regular traffic updates and even highlight alternative routes during peak hours. Many radio channels also host competitions and giveaways regularly which the audiences love participating in!
Here is a list of some of the best radio stations in Dubai.
ARABIC RADIO STATIONS IN DUBAI
Arabic radio stations in Dubai provide entertainment and listeners can also tune in to these channels for Quranic recitation and to catch up on the latest news.
- Quran Kareem – FM 88.2
- Sawa – FM 90.5
- Sky News Arabia – FM 90.3
- DXB Quraan – FM 91.4
- Dubai FM 93 – FM 93.0
- Noor Dubai – FM 93.9
- Radio Hala – FM 95.6
- Emarat FM – FM 97.1
- Al Arabiya – FM 99.0
- Al Khaleejia – FM 100.9
- Al Rabia – FM 107.8
- Star – FM 99.9
ENGLISH RADIO STATIONS IN DUBAI
Most Dubai resident are English speakers and use the language to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment. So English radio channels in Dubai have a large following and are popular for their entertaining RJ’s, music programs and more.
- Rock Radio – FM 90.7
- Beat Radio– FM 97.8
- Radio 2 – FM 99.3
- Dubai Eye – FM 103.8
- Radio 1 – FM 104.1
- Virgin Radio – FM 104.4
- Channel 4 FM – FM 104.8
- Heart Radio – FM 107.1
- Dubai 92 – FM 92.0
- Ibiza Global Radio – FM 95.3
- Radio Classical Opera Dubai – FM 88.6
HINDI/URDU RADIO CHANNELS IN DUBAI
Pakistani and Indian nationals make up a large part of the expat population. And this is why you’d find many popular Urdu/Hindi FM channels in Dubai. Those who understand Urdu or Hindi can tune-in to these radio stations for a quick traffic update or to listen to national and international news or talk shows.
Here is a handy Urdu/Hindi Dubai FM radio station list for Subcontinent expats.
- Kadak – FM 88.8
- Radio 4 – FM 89.1
- Jio – FM 100.3
- City – FM 101.6
- Radio Mirchi – FM 102.4
- BIG FM – FM 106.2
- Vibe – FM 105.4
MALAYALAM RADIO CHANNELS IN DUBAI
Malayalam is a regional language mainly spoken in the South Indian state of Kerala. Since many expats from the coastal state are now living in Dubai, there are quite a few radio stations and programmes dedicated to the community. Here is a list of Malayalam FM radio stations and AM channels.
- Radio Asia – FM 94.7
- Radio Mango – FM 96.2
- Hit FM – FM 96.7
- Club FM – FM 99.6
- Gold FM – FM 101.3
- Ravasi Bharathi – AM 1539
- Radio Asia – AM 1476
TAMIL RADIO STATIONS IN DUBAI
Tamil is another regional South Indian language for which there are two dedicated FM channels.
- Tamil FM – FM 89.4
- Radio Gilli – FM 106.5
JAPANESE RADIO
Arabian Radio Network runs two Japanese radio stations in Dubai.
- Fuji FM – FM 88.9
- Nippon Dubai – FM 102.9
CHINESE RADIO
Dubai Dragon is the only Chinese radio station in Dubai that broadcasts Chinese content 24 hours a day.
- Dubai Dragon – FM 97.8
FILIPINO RADIO
There are two Filipino radio stations in Dubai that offer entertainment for expats from the Philippines.
- Tag 91.1 – FM 91.1
- Wow 107 – FM 107
KOREAN RADIO
This Korean radio station in Dubai is not only popular among Korean residents in the emirate but it is also loved by those who like K-Pop and other Korean content.
- K-Pop Dubai – FM 101.8
MISCELLANEOUS RADIO STATIONS IN DUBAI
- Radio La Musica – FM 90.3 (Italian radio)
- African FM – FM 93.6 (African radio)
- El Monstro de Radio 92.9 – FM 92.9 (Spanish radio)
- Gluckliche Musik Dubai – FM 106.7 (German radio)
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With this, we wrap up our list of radio stations in Dubai. Not only you can tune in to these radio stations via your car or a manual radio, but you can also visit the websites of your favourite radio station and live stream their content.
