Amazon Prime launches in UAE

Episode One of The Grand Tour staring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, launched exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on Friday 18th November 2016. Courtesy Visit Dubai
Powered by automated translation

Streaming service Amazon Prime – home of shows like the new creation from previous Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, The Grand Tour – has launched in the UAE, lining up alongside existing subscription streaming platforms including Netflix, ICFlix and OSN Play.

The UAE launch was part of a global expansion which sees the service become available in more than 200 territories worldwide. “We are excited to announce that starting today, fans around the world have access to Prime Video,” said Tim Leslie, Vice President, International, Prime Video.

"The Grand Tour and other critically acclaimed Amazon Original Series like Transparent, Mozart in the Jungle, and The Man in the High Castle, along with hundreds of popular Hollywood movies and TV shows, are now available at the introductory price of only Dh11 a month. And what's really exciting is that we are just getting started."

Viewers can subscribe to the service for the introductory price of US$2.99 (Dh11) a month for six months (usual price $5.99 a month), and take advantage of a free seven-day trial, at www.primevideo.com

cnewbould@thenational.ae