Music streaming service Spotify is now available to download in the UAE, giving listeners in Dubai access to millions of tracks completely free.

It follows months of speculation about the app's launch date after adverts for Dubai-based roles at the company quietly appeared online in May.

Spotify is the world's largest global music streaming subscription service with a community of more than 191 million users, and it is now available across the Middle East and North Africa.

Users get access to millions of songs and podcasts from artists across the globe, as well as recommendations for new music.

Until now, it was not available in the Middle East, with users who tried to access the service notified that content wasn't available in the region.

But UAE residents on Twitter reported on Tuesday that they were able to download the app, sign up and purchase subscriptions at a cost of Dhs20 per month

Earlier this year a Spotify spokesman told Time Out Dubai that the company's goal was "to be available in every country" adding to heightening speculation about a potential launch.

It came after eagle-eyed web users spotted adverts on job sites for several roles with the company based in Dubai including a 'Senior Editor Middle East and Africa' and a 'Technical Account Manager'.

Then in September, the firm emailed a local commercial agency looking for six brands to advertise from the UAE launch date.

If you want to try Spotify out, basic functions are totally free on the app, which also has a premium service offering ad-free streaming and offline listening.

It is available for download now on Apple's App Store and Google Play.

Free. For more information go to spotify.com.