Abudhabi2018

Hello,

I have an unlocked UK apple phone and wondered if I could use this for Facetime when over in the UAE? If not, would anyone be able to recommend a reliabe way to video call to the UK?

I have read on some pages that facetime/any other apps for video calling do not work very well in the UAE.

scrubbedexpat141

Facetime works as far as I know, it just isn't installed on UAE sold Apple devices.

Skype works on and off, not sure if on or off at the moment if I'm honest but I use Skype for Business on the work laptop if needs be.

That being said, I never skype home, I just ring Mummy or Daddy or Granny when I'm in a cab and pissed or in the car on my own.

Taz786

I tried to FaceTime over the weekend and it wasn't connecting. That's through Etisalat. I think it may still be accessible through DU.

reddiva

It is hit and miss on DU although my whats app video tends to work okay
Friend from UK was here a few weeks ago and her Facetime was okay ( She has a UK handset with it installed)

jam25mack

Ditto. Just get a contract and you'll get stack of international minutes included.

Skype, Facetime etc will all likely be pish on data. Better on a decent wifi signal.

Abudhabi2018

Thanks for the advise folks.
Will just make calls when possible but the grandparents will be kene to do video calls with the kids as much as possible so hopefully we can work something out.

Pongo

Taz786

Botim is AED 50 on your mobile contract and uses data or AED 100 on your home wifi with multiple users.