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du deploys 'WiFi UAE' at Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Visitors of Souk Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai can now enjoy the benefits of WiFi UAE as it rolls out in the marketplace, in both its indoor and outdoor areas for shopping, entertainment, and dining. The service is available to everyone through two options: WiFi UAE, which is free, and WiFi UAE Premium, an affordable paid service. This latest launch expands the WiFi UAE footprint, which has seen users throughout the UAE take advantage of its seamless connectivity offering, to help enhance happiness through connectivity, in line with government direction.

Speaking of the success of the rollout, Jihad Tayara, Vice President Business Development and Partnerships, du said: “We are very happy to be launching WiFi UAE in one of Dubai’s top retail and high footfall spots, providing free internet access for everyone – regardless of their network preference. Through this launch, we continue to spread happiness through innovation and connectivity throughout the UAE, and this is another great stepping stone in our quest to support the UAE government in its happiness agenda and in achieving country-wide WiFi access in line with the nation’s Vision 2021.”

Ioana Dobrescu, Property Manager, Souk Madinat Jumeirah said: “Souk Madinat Jumeirah offers visitors a range of activities to dine, shop and be entertained at. We’re very excited to now offer visitors unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity, to make their experience even more fulfilling.”

WiFi UAE expects to enable WiFi connectivity through more than 400 locations by the end of the year via it’s award winning ‘@WiFiUAE’ network. The service offers users two types of Internet connection; WiFi UAE, a free WiFi service, and WiFi UAE Premium, an affordable paid service that allows users unrestricted upload and download speed.

du has introduced WiFi UAE in a number of high footfall areas including RTA serviced areas such as the Dubai Metro and Tram, Emaar Boulevard Downtown Dubai, malls across the emirates such as Al Ain Mall, Al Naeem Mall and Al Naeem City Center in Ras Al Khaimah, Marina Mall and LuLu malls in Abu Dhabi, Sahara Center in Sharjah, as well as The Dubai Mall and Wafi Mall in Dubai, to name a few. It provides fast and free access to all government websites and apps. Whether you need WiFi access for business or personal use, you can avail du’s premium WiFi services regardless of your network provider by connecting to the ‘@WiFi UAE’ WiFi network. All you need to access the premium WiFi service is a UAE mobile number and a WiFi-capable device. This includes smartphones, laptops, tablets, gaming devices and more. For more information please visit www.WiFiUAE.ae.



Source: https://www.albawaba.com/business/pr/wifi-uae-rolls-out-souk-madinat-jumeirah-1012082

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