Yes, it does......and the bill is quite hefty if you do not buy a data package....AED20 per Mb!!!!
To switch off all your data usage, go to Settings: Wi-Fi - switch off
Then settings: General - make sure your cellular data is turned off, location services turned off, etc. The cellular data ON is what kills your account!!
Under network, make sure everything is turned off.
Under settings, make sure your mail account is signed out, your Store is turned off, Nike +iPod off.
And now you have a regular phone you can buy for a few DHS at just about anywhere......
If you want the data package from Eatyoursalad, it costs AED145 for 1Gb.
If you buy the phone from Eti or Du, you will get the data, voice package thrown in, but then the phone is locked to those SP's until it dies one day