Dubai Media Enters Streaming Space With Dubai+, a Local-First OTT Platform
The platform will feature over 20 exclusive series, six original productions, over 170 international titles, and a dedicated sports catalogue covering 12 live championships.
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With the aim of advancing Dubai’s digital transformation and reinforcing its position as a global hub for content creation, the official media organisation of the Dubai government, Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI), launched its new digital platform, Dubai+, on Thursday.
Unlike competitors catering to a universal audience, the homegrown streaming platform will focus on local identity and is designed specifically for the Emirati and Arab audience, offering 30,000 hours of content.
Announced in the presence of Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office; and His Excellency Mohamed AlMulla, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Media Incorporated; the platform will feature over 20 exclusive series, six original productions, over 170 international titles, and a dedicated sports catalogue covering 12 live championships.
“What we are witnessing today is the extension of a long-standing approach to building a leading media ecosystem over more than five decades, one that leads digital innovation through a forward-looking government vision that ensures sustained impact,” said Al Marri.
“We are proud to introduce a platform that places family safety at the heart of the viewing experience,” adds Salem Balyouha, Chief Executive Officer of Media Content at Dubai Media Incorporated.
The UAE OTT Platform Market is projected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2025 to $5.38 billion by 2031, according to Mobility Foresights, with its report further identifying Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ as the top three market dominators.
Dubai+ is currently free of cost for use and is accessible only through the Dubai+ app.
