As the UAE prepares for another exciting New Year celebration, many residents are already waiting for one of the most popular annual surprises — the free internet data offers from Du and Etisalat (e&). These two major telecom companies are used by millions of UAE residents for daily calls, mobile data, and business use. Every year, especially during National Day and New Year, both operators release special offers, discounts, and free data packages.
Free 54GB Internet Was Given for National Day 2025
On the 54th UAE National Day (December 2, 2025), both Du and Etisalat surprised customers by offering 54GB free local data.
- Du activated the offer automatically for postpaid business users.
- Etisalat (e&) also provided the same 54GB data offer to its prepaid and postpaid users.
The offer became one of the most trending promotions in the UAE because of its large data volume and easy activation process.
What Happened Last New Year 2025?
In the previous New Year celebration, both telecom providers announced free internet data and special call discounts, helping customers stay connected during holidays, fireworks events, and travel.
Based on the last several years, UAE residents expect similar or even better offers for New Year 2026.
New Year 2026 Free Internet – Expected Announcement
Every year, UAE telecom companies release their New Year offers 3 to 4 days before December 31.
For New Year 2026:
- Expected announcement date: December 28 or December 29, 2025
- Expected offer validity: Around 1 week
- Expected benefits:
- Free internet (local data)
- Discounted call minutes
- Special roaming offers
- App-exclusive deals
Residents across all seven emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain — are waiting to see what Du and Etisalat will provide this time.
UAE New Year 2026 Celebration Highlights
This year, celebrations will be bigger across all emirates. Popular events include:
✨ Fireworks Shows
- Ras Al Khaimah – Famous for Guinness World Record fireworks
- Abu Dhabi – Corniche, Yas Island and more
- Dubai – Multiple locations such as:
- Burj Khalifa
- JBR
- Ain Dubai
- Festival City
- Global Village
✨ Drone Shows
Several emirates prepare spectacular drone displays synced with lights and music.
✨ Cultural Events & DJ Parties
From cultural shows to DJ nights, every emirate offers different experiences.
During these celebrations, free internet from Du or Etisalat becomes very useful for posting videos, sharing live moments, browsing maps, and staying updated.
New Year 2026 Free Internet Activation Code — How to Activate?
1. Du New Year 2026 Free Internet Activation
Du usually provides New Year offers through its mobile app.
Most likely activation method for 2026:
- Activate through the du mobile app (Android/iOS)
Previous Du Activation Codes for Reference
For National Day:
- Send W to 5102 (AED 200 plan)
- Send W1 to 5102 (AED 250 plan)
Du might follow similar methods this New Year or give automatic activation.
2. Etisalat (e&) New Year 2026 Activation
Etisalat usually activates seasonal free internet automatically for eligible users.
Possible ways to check/activate:
- Dial *101# for prepaid promotions
- Dial *050# for daily deals
- Or use the My Etisalat UAE app
In many cases, free seasonal offers are applied automatically without any code.
So, What Is the New Year 2026 Free Internet Activation Code?
As of now, official codes are not yet released, but based on previous years:
Du
- Likely through the mobile app or Du website.
- May use SMS activation codes similar to “W to 5102”, depending on the offer
Etisalat (e&)
- Mostly automatic activation
- USSD codes to watch:
- *101#
- *050#
The official announcement is expected around December 28–29, 2025.
Stay Updated
We will update the activation codes and official details as soon as Du and Etisalat confirm their New Year 2026 offers.
👉 Keep checking our website and social media pages for the latest announcements.
👉 We will publish activation codes the moment they are released.
