Comparison

Dubai+ vs الأولى

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dubai+

This platform offers a vast library of Arabic original productions, exclusive series, and movies. Enjoy live streaming of major sports events and global championships, all in one seamless experience designed for Arab families.

Highlights
  • Arabic original productions
  • Exclusive series and movies
  • Live sports streaming
  • Live Dubai events
  • Family-friendly content
  • Constantly updated library
Features
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منصّة الترفيه الأكبر في الشرق الأوسط مع أعمال أصلية، محتوى حصري وبث مباشر للفعاليات والبطولات الرياضية. دبي+… منصّتك الترفيهية الأكبر في الشرق الأوسط! استمتع بمشاهدة أفضل الأعمال الأصلية العربية، والمسلسلات والأفلام الحصرية، والبث المباشر لأهم البطولات الرياضية والأحداث العالمية في تجربة واحدة مصمّمة للعائلة العربية. استمتع بعالم من الترفيه اللامحدود حيث تقدّم دبي+ (دبي بلس) مكتبة ضخمة ومتنوعة من المحتوى المحلي والعربي والعالمي؛ من الدراما والأكشن إلى الكوميديا والرومانسية، مما يمنح جميع أفراد العائلة تجربة مشاهدة متكاملة في مكان واحد. دبي+ (دبي بلس) … تعيد تعريف الترفيه في دبي والمنطقة. تجمع المنصة تحـت مظلة واحـدة محتوى حصرياً يلـبي جميع الأذواق والاهتمامات: عروض أولى وحصرية للأفلام والمسلسلات قبل عرضها على التلفزيون. إنتاجات عربية أصلية مصمّمة خصيصًا للجمهور العربي. أضخم مكتبة تضم أكثر من 30,000 ساعة من الدراما، والأكشن، والكوميديا، والرومانسية، والكلاسيكيات المصرية والروائع التركية والمسلسلات الأجنبية. أحداث رياضية مباشرة بجودة عالية لأبرز البطولات المحلية والعالمية. فعاليات دبي المباشرة مثل احتفالات رأس السنة، كأس دبي العالمي، الحفلات والفعاليات الكبرى. محتوى مناسب للعائلة وآمن لجميع الفئات العمرية. مزايا المنصّة: أعمال أصلية وحصرية تُعرض لأول مرة على دبي+. مكتبة متجدّدة باستمرار بأحدث الإصدارات. وصول فوري لبرامج عالمية مختارة بعناية. تصفّح سريع وسلس عبر باقات متنوعة تلائم جميع الأذواق. اقتراحات ذكية وشخصية مبنية على اهتماماتك. دبي+ (دبي بلس) … تعيد تعريف علاقتك بالترفيه. Dubai+ (Dubai Plus)… your go-to entertainment destination in the Middle East. Enjoy the best Arabic original productions, exclusive series, movies, and live streaming of major sports events and global championships - all in one easy, seamless experience made for Arab families. Step into a world of unlimited entertainment with a huge library of Emirati Homegrown, regional Arabic, and international content. From drama to action to comedy and romance, Dubai+ brings everyone together with a complete family viewing experience in one place. Dubai+… Redefining entertainment in Dubai and the region. All Your Favourite Content in One Place · Exclusive premieres - Ad-free. Watch latest new movies and series, without interruptions. · Arabic originals created for the region. Discover stories made for Arab audiences, all in one platform. · 30,000+ hours of nonstop entertainment. Arabic Drama, action, comedy, romance, classics, Turkish hits, and top international titles. · Live sports in high quality. Follow the biggest sport leagues and global championships as they happen. · Live Dubai events all year round. New Year’s Eve celebrations, Dubai World Cup, concerts, festivals, and more. · Family-friendly and safe for all ages. A trusted space with content suitable for every member of the family. Platform Features · Original and exclusive productions only on Dubai+. · A constantly updated library with the latest releases. · Instant access to curated global programs. · Smooth, easy browsing across categories and collections. · Smart, personalized recommendations based on your interests. Dubai+ (Dubai Plus)… Redefining your entertainment experience.

About

الأولى

Features
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Aloula is a video on demand streaming service that provides video content for users across the Arab world to enjoy on any device, in English or Arabic interface. Video on Demand Enjoy a library of drama productions, game shows, cooking, entertainment, social talk shows and news. The platform also includes a collection of Egyptian, Saudi and Gulf series and many others. Live Streaming The user can stream 6 TV channels: SBC, KSA channel, Zikrayat, AlIkhbariya, AlSana AlNabawiya and AlKuran AlKarim. Multiple-Devices Aloula is available on multiple devices: mobile devices, smart TV applications, tablets and laptops. Profiles Sign up, create multiple profiles based on your content preference, MPAA rating and keep your favorite shows in one place. Latest Episodes Don’t miss any of the shows broadcast on TV. Catch up the latest episodes in high quality, stream them anytime anywhere and continue watching from where you left off.

Screenshots

Dubai+4 screens
الأولى4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dubai+ at none against الأولى's shown. Dubai+ also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (163 vs 50). الأولى's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dubai+ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Dubai+'s written reviews are positive against 36% of الأولى's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dubai+ ships an update monthly, الأولى weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dubai+ versus الأولى: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDubai+الأولى
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (163 ratings) — better3.4 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews36.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings163 — better50
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDubai Media Incorporated (DMI)Saudi Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)

Customer experience

Dubai+

All ratings162 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative30.9%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative53.2%

الأولى

All ratings50 ratings
Positive56.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative51.5%

In-app purchases

None

Dubai+

No in-app purchases

None

الأولى

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dubai+ free?
Dubai+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is الأولى free?
الأولى is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dubai+ or الأولى?
Dubai+ is rated higher. Dubai+ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while الأولى averages 3.4 from 50 ratings.
Do Dubai+ or الأولى have ads?
الأولى shows ads; Dubai+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Dubai+ or الأولى?
Dubai+ ships an update monthly, and الأولى weekly. Most recently, Dubai+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and الأولى on November 7, 2026.

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