We now live very much in the age of streaming services. We all have our preferred platforms, whether we are binge-watchers or those who like to watch movies and TV series while we are eating. Today, Property Search investigates the many choices available to UAE citizens who want to stream the newest motion pictures, TV shows, and programs! Here are the top streaming services in the UAE for TV series, movies from Hollywood, Bollywood, Arabic cinema, and more, along with subscription prices and free trial periods, ranging from Netflix to OSN.
IN THE UAE, THE MOST POPULAR VIDEO STREAMING SERVICES FOR 2022
DISNEY+
The protracted wait is nearly over. Disney+ will eventually launch in the UAE in June 2022, bringing with it a sparkling selection of Disney+ titles and fundamentally altering the country’s streaming landscape.
The service will provide all the main Disney Brands, including Disney Animation, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Marvel. Do you want to save some money? Get a year’s subscription for the price of eight months if you sign up by June 8th.
- Price for Disney+ in UAE: AED 29.99 each month (8th June onwards)
NETFLIX
There’s no denying that the name of streaming juggernaut Netflix comes to mind when discussing video streaming services in the UAE. The year 2016 saw the arrival of Netflix in the UAE, and since then, it has become the go-to source for consumers looking for their next binge-worthy show.
Netflix UAE is renowned for its expanding library of original material, which includes popular series like Stranger Things and Russian Doll. This is in addition to its remarkable selection of well-known TV shows, movies, and documentaries. When customers sign up for Netflix UAE for the first time, they also receive a 30-day trial. Following that, they will be paid based on the plan they have selected for the service.
- Free 30-day trial
- Price for Netflix in the UAE: AED 29 for the Basic Plan, AED 39 for the Standard Plan, and AED 56 for the Premium Plan (Premium Plan)
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is yet another well-liked streaming service in the UAE! It concentrates on Apple original content, which includes shows, films, and documentaries—all of which are fully ad-free.
The Morning Show, Ted Lasso, and Servant are among popular programs on Apple TV+. In addition, the platform won the first Best Picture Oscar for the streaming service “Code.” Apple TV+ offers a lot to offer, regardless of whether you enjoy comedies, sports documentaries, drama series, or movies.
- Trial Offer: 7 Days
- UAE pricing for Apple TV Plus is AED 19.99 per month.
Video - Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime Video, which debuted in the UAE in June 2019, provides an additional alternative for watching videos online. Amazon Prime customers receive free access to Amazon Prime Video UAE as part of their premium subscription.
The Grand Tour, Fleabag, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, and Good Omens are just a few of the well-liked Amazon-original programs that users in the UAE can watch. Hollywood, Bollywood, and other international films are among the additional content available on Prime Video. Amazon Prime Video UAE is a well-liked alternative for viewers due to its affordable subscription price.
- free 30-day trial
- Price of Amazon Prime Video in the UAE: 16 AED per month or 140 AED per year
PLAY STARZ ARABIA
Customers in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates may use StarzPlay Arabia, an on-demand streaming service, even before Netflix. StarzPlay Arabia features everything the drama, action, comedy, family, Bollywood, and Arabic material you could want.
Watch anything on StarzPlay’s video streaming services in the UAE, from The Big Bang Theory to The Office. In addition, you’ll get access to a ton of regional content, like the new Urban Legends.
Since StarzPlay obtained the rights to broadcast the Coppa Italia and 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifications, football fans in the UAE have started switching to their service.
- Free 30-day trial
- Price of StarzPlay UAE: AED 40 per month
OSN+
The new, upgraded OSN+ is another well-liked streaming service in the United Arab Emirates. Customers have access to popular series from around the world like Halo and Game of Thrones, as well as other popular shows, blockbuster movies, sports, and Arabic and Turkish options. Major studios like HBO, NBC Universal, MGM, Paramount, Fox, and Sony have long-term agreements with OSN+. So, anticipate the best performances!
You’ll appreciate OSN’s debut feature film, The Yellow Bus, and the Arabic adaptation of Suits as far as local material is concerned. Additionally, there is a ton of Filipino content.
- Free week-long test:
- Price of OSN+ in UAE: AED 35 per month
SHAHID MBC
Shahid by MBC, one of the earliest on-demand streaming services in the UAE, has a significant library of Arabic programming. Users of the free Shahid service can view Arabic television programs, films, and other online-only media that were formerly shown on MBC channels. However, Shahid VIP offers a paid subscription that enables viewers to access more premium content and watch videos without advertisements.
The most popular Arabic video-on-demand service both internationally and in the United Arab Emirates is MBC Shahid. With Arabic programming as well as English and Turkish content with dubbing and subtitles, the service boasts the most complete library of programs, documentaries, and motion pictures.
With a particular membership, you can also view neighborhood football games and fascinating programs on world-famous athletes like Messi, Mohammad Salah, and others.
- Free week-long test:
- Price for Shahid VIP UAE: AED 25.67 per month
EROS NOW
Watch all of your favorite Bollywood films, original television programs, web series, music videos, and much more on Eros Now. It is one of the most popular movie streaming sites in the UAE for Bollywood and other Indian films in over 10 languages, including Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi, and is owned by the Indian production company Eros International.
In addition to these, Eros Now subscribers have access to original programming, such as shows, movies, and web series. Love Aj Kal, Bajirao Mastani, Cocktail, Shubh Mangal Savdhan, and Ram Leela are some of the most well-liked films available on this video streaming service. Additionally, VIP members have access to Eros Now Original Series like SideHero and Metro Park 2.
- Price of Eros Now Premium: AED 11.99 monthly
VIU
The following video streaming service in the UAE is called Viu. After being introduced in the UAE in 2017, the service gradually established a niche for itself. Its diverse repertoire includes works from Bollywood, Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Arabic. Most of the content contains Arabic and English subtitles.
Viu offers two different membership options. The entry level is no cost. Exclusive content, less advertisements, and access to all content eight hours after publication are all included in the paid premium subscription.
Please be aware that Viu is now available in 16 nations.
- Price for VIU Premium in UAE: AED 30 per month
SONYLIV
SonyLiv is one of the top video streaming services in the UAE for the South Asian diaspora. The portal has a devoted following thanks to its more than 1,500 Bollywood and Hollywood films and 70 well-liked series. You can watch everything on the app, from the gripping drama Scam 1992 to the enormously popular The Kapil Sharma Show.
You can get Tamil and Telegu episodes and movies alongside Hindi and English-language content.
- Price for SonyLiv in UAE: AED 22 per month
CONNECT BEIN
BeIN Connect has developed into another well-liked streaming service in the UAE for sports enthusiasts. The majority of football fans who follow elite leagues like the English Premier League, La Liga, Seria A, or the French Ligue 1 should have it.
They have increased their selection to now include movies, television shows, and kid-friendly material.
- Price for BeIN Connect UAE is AED 19. (Basic package)
