What Postal Code Should You Use in Dubai?

Learn about Dubai's postal code system, including the placeholder code and specific area codes.

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Dubai uses the postal code 00000 as a placeholder for non-specific locations. Additionally, certain areas within Dubai have specific Postal Codes. 971 is the country code for making phone calls to the UAE.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the postal code for Dubai? Dubai uses 00000 as a placeholder, but specific areas may have unique postal codes.
  2. How do I call Dubai from abroad? Use the country code 971 when dialing to the UAE from another country.
  3. Do all areas in Dubai have a postal code? Yes, while 00000 is a general placeholder, many areas in Dubai have their own specific postal codes.
  4. Why is the postal code in Dubai different? The placeholder postal code reflects Dubai's unique postal coding system aimed at managing diverse locations.

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