KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • 500 international minutes per month to one chosen country. 
  • Included on 14GB-and-above plans; smaller plans can add a AED 59 booster. 
  • 21 eligible destinations; the selection happens in the Virgin Mobile UAE app. 
  • Available for new and existing customers in the UAE. 
  • Launch date: 28 October 2025, Dubai. 

Virgin Mobile UAE has launched a simple perk for people calling home: 500 international minutes every month to one country of your choice. It’s bundled with 14GB plans and up, and anyone on a smaller plan can bolt it on for AED 59 a month. You set it up in the Virgin Mobile app and choose from 21 eligible destinations. 

What is ‘One Country Calls’?

This is an international calling add-on that focuses your free minutes on one place that matters most to you.

  • 500 minutes per month to a single country you select
  • Works with 14GB plans and above at no extra cost
  • AED 59 monthly booster for smaller plans
  • Pick from 21 eligible destinations in the app
  • Available to new and existing customers in the UAE 

The idea is straightforward. If most of your calls go to one country, this removes the mental maths on rates and balances. Open the Virgin Mobile UAE app, choose “One Country Calls,” select your country, and the minutes apply each month. The plan is live across the UAE from 28 October 2025.

Who gets it and how much does it cost?

Eligibility is tied to your base plan, with a paid option if you’re on a smaller data pack.

  • Included on plans with at least 14GB of data
  • Booster costs AED 59 per month if your plan is below 14GB
  • Minutes refresh every billing cycle
  • Activation and management via the Virgin Mobile app 

If you already take 14GB or higher, nothing extra to pay. If you’re on a lighter plan, the AED 59 booster buys you the same 500 minutes to your selected country. Either way, the control lives in the app, so you don’t need to call support to get started.

Countries and limitations

The press note names 21 eligible destinations but does not list them. Expect the full list inside the app at activation.

  • One country at a time, chosen by you
  • 21 eligible destinations to pick from
  • International calls only; local calls are unaffected
  • Check the app for the current list and any fair-use rules 

The focus on a single country keeps the perk clean and easier to manage. It suits anyone who mostly calls one place, such as India, Pakistan, the Philippines, the UK, or Egypt. If your call pattern spans several regions, this is less flexible than a wider international bundle, but it’s far simpler for most expat use cases. (List and any usage caps should surface during activation.) 

How to activate in the Virgin Mobile app

You don’t need to visit a store or speak to an agent. Activation is self-serve.

  • Open the Virgin Mobile UAE app
  • Go to the “One Country Calls” section
  • Pick your country and confirm
  • The minutes apply to your next bill cycle
  • Works for both new and existing customers 

The app flow is the entire point here. Virgin Mobile pushes most plan changes through its app, and this is no different. That’s helpful if you travel or switch countries often and want to control the feature yourself without waiting in a queue. 

UAE context: is this good value?

For people who rely on voice calls to one country, 500 minutes per month removes most of the anxiety around per-minute rates. If you’re mostly a data-first user and call over apps, you might not need it. For travel or short trips, an eSIM for data abroad is still the better route.

  • If your family calls are to one place, this is tidy and predictable
  • If you split calls across several countries, consider broader call packs
  • For overseas trips, a travel eSIM keeps data costs low

What is Virgin Mobile UAE’s ‘One Country Calls’ plan?

A plan that gives you 500 international minutes each month to one country of your choice from a list of 21 eligible destinations. It’s included on 14GB-and-above plans, or available as a AED 59 booster on smaller plans. Activation happens in the Virgin Mobile UAE app. 

Who can get it?

Both new and existing Virgin Mobile UAE customers can activate it through the app. 

How do I choose my country?

Open the Virgin Mobile UAE app, go to “One Country Calls,” and select a country from the eligible list shown there. 

Does the plan cover more than one country?

No. It focuses on one country at a time. If you need wider coverage, look at broader calling packs or app-based calling. 

When is it available?

The plan was announced in Dubai on 28 October 2025 and is available via the app.