How and where to get free Galaxy S4 LTE in UAE

UAE telecom operator Etisalat started offering the all-new Samsung Galaxy S4 free, starting 7pm yesterday [Tuesday], at a number of its business centres and retail outlets across the country.

The exclusive offer is for a 2GB monthly data package (worth Dh249), and etisalat maintains that the number of devices that will be given free to subscribers of this package are limited (which means hurry up).

"The Samsung Galaxy S4 4G LTE is being offered for Dh2,749, but can be obtained for free by signing up to a contract," Etisalat said in a statement. "Under the installment plan, users will get 2GB of data for Dh249 per month over an 18-month contract. Under the Samsung S4 Plan, users get 4GB of data, 800 standard voice minutes, 200 international voice minutes and 200 SMS for Dh449 per month over a 12-month contract," it said.

Khaled El Khouly, Chief Marketing Officer, Etisalat said: “Etisalat is pleased to be exclusively launching the Galaxy S4 4G LTE in the UAE. Our superior 4G LTE network, which now covers 80 per cent of the inhabited area of the country, allows users of 4G phones to connect to the internet at speeds up to 150 MBPS. Such speeds allow work and productivity applications to operate more swiftly, and for deeper levels of enjoyment in entertainment and gaming.”  

Etisalat is offering the deal to its post-paid subscribers at the following 24 of its outlets across the country:

Abu Dhabi

1. Main Business Centre

2. Marina Mall Outlet

3. Al Ain Business Centre

4. Mushrif Mall

5. Al Ain Mall

6. Al Wahda Mall

7. Abu Dhabi Mall

8. Bawadi Mall

9. Al Raha Mall

10. Al Khalidya Mall

Dubai

1. Deira Business Centre

2. Al Wasl Business Centre

3. Al Twar Business Centre

4. Dubai Mall

5. Deira City Centre

6. Mall Of the Emirates

7. Mirdiff City Centre

8. Arabian Centre

Northern Emirates (Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah & Ajman)

1. Al Manakh Business Centre, Sharjah

2. Musheirif Business Centre, Ajman

3. Main Business Centre, Ras Al Khaimah

4. Main Business Centre, Fujeirah

5. Sahara Centre Outlet, Sharjah

6. Jarinah Outlet

Remember to carry the original and a copy of your Emirates ID if you're a resident, and valid passport and visa (plus a copy) if you're a visitor.

Late last month, there was a scramble among Dubai customers when Samsung released the Galaxy S4 into the market here.

Eager fans had been assembling outside the Samsung store from as early as 6.30am to snap the latest device from Samsung on Saturday, April 27, when the smartphone went on sale for general public.

Emirates 24|7 witnessed heated arguments between impatient fans and the store management that was clearly trying its best to organise the customers and dole out the Galaxy S4 as soon as they possibly could.

Part of the reason for the rush then was that the Samsung store had announced a Dh444 in-store voucher for the first 200 customers, which was enough to result in a mob assembling outside the Samsung store.

With Etisalat offering the phone free (bundled with its monthly data package), it will be fair to assume that there will be a crowd this evening too.