Internet Restrictions in the UAE: VPN the answer?

cwilde Active member

70POSTS

14 years ago

Hi All,

Quick question: I've heard that the UAE has A LOT of restrictions when it comes to internet browsing.. Is this true? Is there a way around this? I've heard its so strict that you can't even download skype when in the country (yes I know I can download it before I enter the country)..

Has anyone set up a VPN to bypass the security issue?

Any suggestions on how to work around it would be great..

Thanks!

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Sandman6 ViP

1863POSTS

14 years ago

Yes, buy a VPN subscription before you arrive.

It's not just porn and dating sites which are blocked; there are many innocuous information sites which are also blocked because they contain content which criticises either the UAE, Islam, women's rights etc.

HandsomeMe Active member

65POSTS

14 years ago

Hey ...it is true, but you can downlod hot spot van or express vpn if u have ipaid or iphone then ur life will be easy

fuqian Member

23POSTS

14 years ago

Big deal...
I survived from China for 24 years.In UAE internet is much more freedom...

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mum65 Active member

27POSTS

14 years ago

absolutely rite many sites are like banned in UAE but yes u can have vpn and then u can access any site or anything u want. and as far as skype is concerned then if u have it on ur pc then u can use it.

james.hamad Serial expat

311POSTS

14 years ago

Hey BrettDaren!

Thanks for the information

nezarfreeny Member

1POSTS

14 years ago

I would recommend Private Internet Access the most. They are one of the best VPN providers - You can go to privateinternetaccess.com to signup. I have been using them for over a year. I found out about them from torrentfreak.com/which-vpn-providers-really-take-anonymity-seriously-111007/

I recommend it if you are in UAE, my friend.

cwilde Active member

70POSTS

14 years ago

I really appreciate all of your help! I'm going to sit down and do a little bit of research to see which one fits what I'm looking for the most.

Again, thanks a lot to everyone!

cwilde Active member

70POSTS

14 years ago

#10

One quick question: do I need to sign up for a VPN prior to entering the UAE, or is this something I can set up once I arrive?

Thanks again!

Sandman6 ViP

1863POSTS

14 years ago

#11

cwilde wrote:
One quick question: do I need to sign up for a VPN prior to entering the UAE, or is this something I can set up once I arrive?

Thanks again!

Buy it BEFORE you arrive

james.hamad Serial expat

311POSTS

14 years ago

#12

Sandman6 wrote:
cwilde wrote:
One quick question: do I need to sign up for a VPN prior to entering the UAE, or is this something I can set up once I arrive?

Thanks again!

Buy it BEFORE you arrive

I agree with that !

HandsomeMe Active member

65POSTS

14 years ago

#13

if u will use iphone u can download ...i did it and it s working fine

james.hamad Serial expat

311POSTS

14 years ago

#14

HandsomeMe wrote:
if u will use iphone u can download ...i did it and it s working fine

Can we access everything using iPhone?!

mum65 Active member

27POSTS

14 years ago

#15

Yes james.hamad u can acess everything once vpn starts working

salam2521 Member

1POSTS

14 years ago

#16

I heard this too...also the fact that you can't send picture messages via sms - weird....

HandsomeMe Active member

65POSTS

14 years ago

#17

I am using VPN EXPRESS it is amazing ... if u have smartphone like iphone then u wll have the big world betwen ur hands

patricali Member

13POSTS

13 years ago

#18

rachasexy Member

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13 years ago

#19

[Moderated: Please post in english]

INTERLUDE New member

5POSTS

13 years ago

#20

Skype is allowed now in UAE

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amit79 Member

14POSTS

13 years ago

#21

Not blocked u can access

sumanrockz Member

1POSTS

11 years ago

#22

hey i need to knw few things about internet in uae,pls send mail ,i will contact u sumantherevolution@gmail.com
Sandman6 amit79 patricali,please i am new here and need help

barblam1 Active member

62POSTS

11 years ago

#23

I do not have an I Phone. Is there anything I can use directly with mu computer? I leave to morrow morning, so HELP!!!

caliopee Member

1POSTS

11 years ago

#24

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scarlettwalker Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#25

Dubai, UAE is one of the destinations where you may face a few internet restrictions. It is certainly annoying, especially for travelers. The travelers or expats from other countries would definitely like to access the content of their own locations. They may want to access US Netflix or UK BBC iPlayer, but they can’t access it because of their IP. This is where PureVPN comes in, as they offer a secure tool to connect with the outside world.

shanafashyaana Serial expat

559POSTS

10 years ago

#26

If you are using MAC, you can download any of the VPN available in Apple Store. No matter in which country you are.

BigIan279 Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#27

HandsomeMe wrote:
I am using VPN EXPRESS it is amazing ... if u have smartphone like iphone then u wll have the big world betwen ur hands

My family uses the lot; Apple, Android and Windows + Smart TV's with internet access to Skype, Netflicks, Amazon, BBC iPlayer, ITV player etc.

Is it best to get a VPN before I arrive or after? I've heard that some VPN providers are blocked in the UAE - is this true?

many thanks
Ian