What's available

Hulu is not officially available in the UAE. The service is restricted to US residents, which means you cannot create an account or stream content from an Emirati IP address without extra steps. If you already have a US Hulu account, you can use a VPN to access the full library from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or anywhere else in the country.

What you're missing

Without access to Hulu's US library, you're missing a significant amount of exclusive content. Some of the biggest titles unavailable to you include:

  • The Bear — the critically acclaimed chef drama that dominated award seasons
  • Only Murders in the Building — starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez
  • The Handmaid's Tale — all seasons of the dystopian Hulu original
  • Abbott Elementary — the hit mockumentary comedy set in a Philadelphia school
  • Reboot — a sharp Hollywood satire exclusive to Hulu
  • Next-day episodes from networks like NBC, ABC, and Fox, including Saturday Night Live and Grey's Anatomy
  • Films through the Hulu + Live TV add-on and premium network bundles

How to access other regions

To watch Hulu from the UAE, you need a VPN. A VPN masks your real IP address and replaces it with one from another country, making Hulu's servers think you're located in the US.

Steps to get started

  • Download and install NordVPN — our top recommendation for streaming due to its fast speeds and reliable US server network
  • Connect to a United States server — NordVPN has dozens of US locations; New York and Los Angeles work well for Hulu
  • Open Hulu and log in with your existing US account
  • Stream without interruption

NordVPN consistently bypasses Hulu's geo-blocks and offers strong connection speeds suitable for HD and 4K streaming.

Pricing

Hulu bills in US dollars. Plans start at $7.99/month for the ad-supported tier and $17.99/month for the ad-free plan. Hulu + Live TV starts at $82.99/month. You will need a US payment method such as a US-issued credit card or a prepaid US gift card to subscribe.

Our recommendation

If you want access to Hulu's full US library from the UAE, pairing a US Hulu account with NordVPN is your most reliable option. Connect to a US server, and you get instant access to The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, next-day network TV, and thousands of films that simply aren't available on regional platforms. It's a straightforward setup that takes under five minutes.