A weekly “Namaste” to family in India shouldn't mean watching a balance or buying another add-on pack. We set out the Etisalat (e&) plans that give unlimited calls to India over the full network — flat-rate, bundled with data and a free VIP number, delivered the same day across the UAE.
The best Etisalat plan for calling India from the UAE is the Etisalat Unlimited 1 Country plan at AED 325/month — unlimited calls to India, plus 30GB data, 300 local minutes and a free Silver VIP number. If you also make plenty of local UAE calls, the Unlimited Calls 600 Flexi (AED 360/month) gives unlimited flexi minutes that work both ways.
The Indian community is the largest expat community in the UAE, with roots across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Punjab. For most, staying close to home means a call several times a week — and a spike every Diwali, Eid and Onam. India is 1½ hours ahead of the UAE, so an evening call lands at a sensible hour, and a flat unlimited plan means you never cut it short to save credit.
The honest answer for calling India is one plan: the Unlimited 1 Country plan at AED 325/month. It gives unlimited calls to India — landlines and mobiles nationwide — over Etisalat's full network, so the line stays clear even where Wi-Fi is weak, and you never buy another add-on. It also includes 30GB of data and 300 local minutes. If you also make a lot of local UAE calls, the Unlimited Calls 600 Flexi (AED 360/month) fits better — its unlimited flexi minutes work both locally and internationally from one allowance. Every plan here includes a free VIP number and same-day SIM delivery across the UAE.
| Plan | Price /mo | Data | Minutes | Roaming | Free number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited 1 Country 325 | AED 325 | 30GB | 300 local + unltd 1 country | 3GB | Silver | Order |
| Unlimited Calls 600 Flexi POPULAR | AED 360 600 | 50GB | Unlimited flexi | 2GB | Silver | Order |
| Gold Plan 500 | AED 500 | Unlimited | Unltd local + intl | 5GB | Gold | Order |
| Platinum Plan | AED 1,000 | Unlimited everything | Unltd local + intl | 20GB | Platinum | Order |
| Freedom Unlimited Data 500 | AED 300 600 | Unlimited high-speed | 1,000 flexi | 5GB | Silver | Order |
| Unlimited Local Calls 325 | AED 325 | Non-stop | Unlimited local | 3GB | Silver | Order |
| Freedom Plan 250 | AED 188 250 | Non-stop @3Mbps | 1,000 local | 2GB | Silver | Order |
| New Freedom Plan 260 | AED 195 260 | Non-stop | 1,000 local | 2GB | Silver | Order |
| Freedom Plan 325 | AED 228 325 | Non-stop | More local | 3GB | Silver | Order |
| Local Data & Calls 1200 Flexi | AED 600 | 200GB | 3,000 flexi | 5GB | Gold | Order |
| Emirati Freedom (UAE Nationals) | AED 250 | Unlimited high-speed | Unlimited local | — | VIP | Order |
Prices are set by Etisalat and may change; final pricing is confirmed at order. The Emirati Freedom plan requires a valid Emirati ID.
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The Unlimited 1 Country plan at AED 325/month — unlimited calls to India (landlines and mobiles nationwide), 30GB data and 300 local minutes. If you also make many local UAE calls, the Unlimited Calls 600 Flexi (AED 360/month) gives unlimited flexi minutes that work both ways.
Yes — you choose India as your country, and all your calls there become unlimited for a flat monthly price, covering numbers nationwide across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Punjab and beyond.
For regular callers, usually yes. App calls drop on weak Wi-Fi and add-on packs run out; the Unlimited 1 Country plan is a flat AED 325/month with full network call quality and no per-minute charge.
India is 1½ hours ahead of the UAE, so an evening call from the UAE generally reaches family at a comfortable hour.
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