How To Watch Hulu in The UAE, KSA and Other GCC Countries: Everything You Need To Know
No VPN or American credit card required…
“Can you watch Hulu in The UAE? What about KSA?” It’s a question many people ask in the weeks that follow a move to the region. And as the days get shorter and the nights grow longer, there’s nothing like snuggling up with some popcorn and a good series; after all, movie night season is in full swing.
Though the American streaming service boasts a wide array of TV shows and movies it has yet to make its regional debut. But there is a bit of a work around…
Can you actually watch Hulu in The UAE, KSA and other GCC Countries?
Due to licensing restrictions Hulu is only available to viewers in the United States and Japan; as a result, it’s unlikely the platform will be coming the region any time soon. However, many of Hulu-streamed series and movies are available on other streaming platforms in the region – which is a safest, law-abiding way of enjoying the content.
This means that watching Hulu shows is far from impossible for residents of the GCC.
Alternative Streaming Platforms in The GCC
Netflix
The well-known streaming platform, Netflix, is available in the MENA region and has a range of international shows, movies and documentaries for one to watch.
To sign up to the streaming platform visit netflix.com.
Amazon Prime Video
If you subscribe to Amazon Prime you gain access to a variety of their other sites with Prime Video being one of them. A mixture of programmes are available with your Prime membership including all the Amazon exclusives keeping you up to date with the latest.
Sign up or begin a trial to test out this streaming platform on primevideo.com.
Apple TV
Another place to watch your favourite programmes on is Apple TV. All you need to do is create an Apple ID, if you don’t already have one, sign in and enjoy!
To sign in visit tv.apple.com.
Disney+
A streaming site that has gained much attention is Disney Plus. Great news for Disney fans because the Middle East has their own version providing access to a plethora of shows, many of which feature on Hulu. Reality TV show fans can keep up to date with the Kardashians newest seasons on Disney Plus as well as famed TV show starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building.
To sign up visit apps.disneyplus.com.
OSN+
Another great platform to consider is OSN’s own site. Here one can gain access to all of OSN’s exclusives as well as the infamous Real Housewives spin off which is titled Real Housewives of Dubai providing users with the latest entertainment.
To view their deals and sign up visit osnplus.com.
Starzplay
Starzplay has headquarters in Dubai and is a subscription video on demand platform with entertainment and live sports available. Thus, the live sports feature the Hulu x ESPN package offers can be made up for here. Other exciting programmes available is the UAE version of Emmy nominated US Million Dollar Listing. On the Starzplay store one can also gain access to watch some of the newest movies such as Part One of the latest Mission Impossible and Barbie.
To view their offers and sign up visit starzplay.com.
How To Watch Hulu in The UAE, KSA and Other GCC Countries: Where To Stream Your Favourite Hulu Series…
The Bear – Disney Plus, Middle East
Only Murders in the Building – Disney Plus, Middle East
The Handmaid’s Tale – OSN+, Starzplay
How I Met Your Father – Disney Plus, Middle East
The Kardashians – Disney Plus, Middle East
Ramy – OSN+
The Great – OSN+
Nine Perfect Strangers – Prime Video
To wrap up, whilst Hulu may not be made available in the UAE, there are plenty of other streaming sites with fantastic choices of shows and live sports to choose from – enough to satisfy movie buffs, Disney aficionados and series bingers.
Lead image courtesy of Hulu (The Kardashians)