Apple Music is offering new subscribers in the UAE an extended free trial of its Family Plan, giving users three months at no cost. The deal translates to a savings of about AED 101.97 before the regular monthly fee of AED 33.99 kicks in.
The Family Plan allows up to six users to share a subscription, each with their own Apple ID. This setup keeps playlists, recommendations, and listening histories separate, while all members enjoy the full Apple Music catalog, lossless and spatial audio, offline playback, and access to curated playlists and radio stations.
In the UAE, Apple Music’s current pricing structure is as follows: the Individual Plan costs AED 21.99 per month, the Family Plan is AED 33.99 per month, and the Student Plan is AED 11.99 per month for verified students. All tiers include the same streaming features, though Family Sharing and multi-user support are unique to the Family option. Students may also receive extra perks such as bundled Apple TV+ access, depending on the promotion.
This Family Plan offer runs for new subscribers redeeming on eligible devices. Users who choose not to continue after the trial will need to cancel before billing begins. Apple emphasizes that the promotion is tied to Family Sharing, meaning each participant must be linked through the shared system.
Beyond pricing, Apple Music continues to lean on its focus on quality and curation to set itself apart. The service offers more than 100 million tracks in CD quality or higher, with many available in Dolby Atmos for an immersive spatial audio experience. Features such as Apple Music Sing allow for karaoke-style adjustable vocals, while live radio stations and editorially curated playlists give it an edge for discovery.
The platform is available across iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and web browsers, though the experience remains most seamless on Apple’s own devices. Critics still point out that, like other streaming services, royalties remain a contentious issue for artists, but Apple Music pays out at a higher rate than competitors like Spotify.
For UAE users, the three-month Family Plan trial represents an opportunity to test Apple Music’s multi-user system and high-quality catalog without upfront cost. The promotion runs through September 24, 2025, and is one of the most substantial offers currently available on music streaming platforms in the region.
