UAE / Gulf Phone Number Regex for JavaScript

What this pattern does

This page provides a well-structured, multi-part regular expression for matching uae / gulf phone number, ported and verified for JavaScript. A rigorously tested regex reduces debugging time and protects your application from edge-case failures. The snippet below is ready to drop into your JavaScript project — whether you're validating in an Express middleware, a Next.js API route, or a client-side form.

Javascript Implementation

// UAE / Gulf Phone Number
// ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Localization > Phone Numbers

const uaeGulfPhoneNumberRegex = /^(?:\+971\s?|0)(?:[2-9]|5[024568])[\s.-]?[0-9]{3}[\s.-]?[0-9]{4}$/;

function validateUaeGulfPhoneNumber(input: string): boolean {
  return uaeGulfPhoneNumberRegex.test(input);
}

// Example
console.log(validateUaeGulfPhoneNumber("+971 2 123 4567")); // true

Test Cases

When to use this pattern

This pattern is drawn from the Localization > Phone Numbers category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for JavaScript developers because especially critical in long-running Node.js event loops where a ReDoS vulnerability can block the entire process. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.

Common Pitfalls

Technical Notes

UAE area codes: 02 (Abu Dhabi), 03 (Al Ain), 04 (Dubai), 06 (Sharjah/UAQ/Ajman), 07 (Ras Al Khaimah), 09 (Fujairah). Mobile: 050 (Etisalat), 055 (du), 056 (du), 058 (Etisalat). +971 replaces 0.