SMS destination
United Arab Emirates
Dialing code +971 · Asia. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to United Arab Emirates with the Bird SMS API.
What you can send
Two-way messaging
Supported
Data residency required
Not available
Before you send
Alphanumeric sender IDs must be registered for United Arab Emirates before traffic can deliver. The lead time is listed with the sender types below. File once from the dashboard and track approval through the API.
Sender types
Every way you can originate a message to this country, with how each is cleared for use and how long that takes. Listed best route first.
| Sender | Activation | Setup time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short code | Instant activation | Same day | Supports two-way replies. |
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Sender ID registration | ~21 business days | One-way only. |
Rules & regulations
What local regulators expect before you send. Bird applies opt-out handling on every message; the rest depends on the destination.
The UAE is currently updating its Sender ID registration regulations. Until this process is complete, we're unable to register your requested sender ID. Sender ID used for marketing promotional traffic need to appended with AD-Sender ID, e.g AD-World.
One API
How sending works
You send to every destination through the same endpoint and the same keys. Bird picks a compliant route for the country, applies opt-out handling on every message, and reports delivery from carrier receipts. The country-specific part is which sender you register. The API call does not change.
The rest of the SMS platform
One API, one set of keys. Explore the other capabilities.
Start sending to United Arab Emirates
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.