Spotify has announced that from September 2025, it will raise its monthly Premium Individual price in the UAE—among other markets—to €11.99 (about AED 48) from €10.99. This move covers regions across the Middle East, Africa, Asia‑Pacific, South Asia, Latin America and Europe. Spotify will notify affected users by email in the coming weeks .
What’s Changing for UAE Spotify Subscribers
Spotify’s global price hike affects UAE Premium Individual users from September 2025 onward.
- New monthly price: €11.99 (~AED 48) – up from €10.99 (~AED 45)
- Subscribers will receive an official email explaining the change
- No change to Duo, Family or Student plans mentioned yet
This update aligns with similar adjustments globally and reflects Spotify’s aim to improve profit margins amid rising costs .
Why Spotify Is Raising Prices
Spotify cited several reasons behind the hike:
- Offset higher employee‑salary related taxes
- Improve long‑term profit margins
- Support ongoing investment in features and services
Despite growth in subscribers, Spotify posted weaker‑than‑expected profit forecasts for Q3, prompting cost adjustments. The stock rose about 3–5% after the announcement .
What It Means for UAE Users and Competitors
For subscribers in the UAE, this increase means paying roughly AED 3 extra per month. While modest, it may steer some toward offers from other services.
- Apple Music, Anghami or YouTube Music may now look more competitive, especially for Family plans
- Spotify still offers free ad‑supported tiers, but Premium remains the core offering
Spotify hasn’t confirmed price rises for other tiers or new services like their long‑promised “Supremium” high‑fidelity plan .
FAQs
When exactly will Spotify notify affected UAE users?
All impacted subscribers will receive an email within one month before the price update takes effect in September 2025.
Will Family, Duo or Student plans change too?
So far, only the Premium Individual plan has been confirmed. No announcements yet on other plan tiers.
Can I cancel before the new price takes effect?
Yes. You can cancel your plan any time before your next billing cycle via your Spotify account billing page.
