Can I call Russia from Dubai using a UAE SIM card or Botim?
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Direct calls from a Dubai mobile number to Russia generally work; an automated voice may be the recipient’s Russian anti-spam screening. Travelers report that Botim supports audio and video calls between the UAE and Russia, including receiving calls in Russia without a VPN.
What the community said
Botim has been reported to work for daily video calls between the UAE and Russia in both directions, including multiple calls per day.
5 days ago Botim
A Botim call from Dubai can reportedly be received in Russia without a VPN on the Russian side.
5 days ago Botim — no VPN in Russia
Direct calls from a UAE SIM to Moscow mobile or landline numbers generally connect. If an AI voice answers instead of the person, the Russian recipient’s anti-spam screening may be intercepting the call rather than a UAE carrier blocking it.
19 days ago Russian number anti-spam screening