This weekly list gathers the Curiosity Stream choices that give viewers in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt the most value right now, based on the brand's plans page, gift page, help centre and terms checked on 19 October 2026.
Standard Annual leads at $49.99, or $4.17 a month, while the Smart Bundle Annual at $79.99 adds Tastemade Cooking, Kidstream, Curiosity University and SOMM TV for families who want more than documentaries.
The list also covers 4K viewing for big screens, offline saves and casting for travellers, bulk access codes for companies, schools and libraries, the library categories worth exploring and the refund and watchlist habits that keep each paid month worth it. We refresh it every week.
Our weekly list of the best deals at CuriosityStream for viewers in the Gulf and Egypt gathers what gives the most value now: Standard Annual at $49.99, the Smart Bundle for families, 4K for big screens, offline saves for travellers, access codes for organisations and the library picks worth your time, all checked on 19 October 2026.
What Are the Best Deals at CuriosityStream in Saudi Arabia This Week?
The best deals at CuriosityStream in Saudi Arabia start with Standard Annual at $49.99, which works out at $4.17 a month on 19 October. The notes below explain what that means for viewers in the Gulf and Egypt.
What does the Standard tier include?
Standard opens the full library of more than 3,000 documentaries and series, streamed without ads and in up to 4K HDR on supported screens.
What does the Smart Bundle add?
Smart Bundle includes everything in Standard plus four extra services, Tastemade Cooking, Kidstream, Curiosity University and SOMM TV, in a single account.
| Plan | Price | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Monthly | $5.99 a month | $5.99 |
| Standard Annual | $49.99 a year | $4.17 |
| Smart Bundle Monthly | $11.99 a month | $11.99 |
| Smart Bundle Annual | $79.99 a year | $6.67 |
Which plan do most viewers pick?
The brand flags Standard Annual as its most popular plan and Smart Bundle Annual as its best value, and both yearly options cost far less per month than their monthly versions.
- Standard for documentaries only.
- Smart Bundle for five services.
- Annual billing for the lowest monthly cost.
What is the Standard plan saving?
Twelve months of Standard Monthly come to $71.88, while Standard Annual costs $49.99, a gap of $21.89 or close to 30 percent over the year.
What is the Smart Bundle saving?
Twelve months of Smart Bundle Monthly add up to $143.88, against $79.99 for Smart Bundle Annual, which leaves $63.89 or about 44 percent in your account.
| Tier | 12 x monthly | Annual price | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $71.88 | $49.99 | $21.89 |
| Smart Bundle | $143.88 | $79.99 | $63.89 |
What is the trade-off?
The help centre explains that annual plans are paid upfront for a full calendar year and the charge cannot be refunded once processed, while monthly plans cost more for the freedom to stop sooner.
- Estimate how long you will watch.
- Pick annual if it is a year or more.
- Stay monthly to test the service.
Which Best Deals at CuriosityStream Suit Families in the Gulf?
The best deals at CuriosityStream for families pair the Smart Bundle, with Kidstream inside, and Kids Mode, which filters the whole account. This follows what Curiosity Stream publishes on its own pages.
Which services come together?
It combines Curiosity Stream with Tastemade Cooking for food shows and recipes, Kidstream for children's series, Curiosity University for expert lectures and SOMM TV for wine and food stories.
Which children's shows does Kidstream carry?
The landing page names Sid the Science Kid, LazyTown, Thomas & Friends, Science Max and Shaun the Sheep among Kidstream's family titles.
| Service | Focus |
|---|---|
| Curiosity Stream | Documentaries |
| Tastemade Cooking | Food and recipes |
| Kidstream | Children's shows |
| Curiosity University | Lectures |
| SOMM TV | Wine and food culture |
How do you reach each service?
After joining, your account page lists every bundled subscription, and each service recognises the same email address when you set its password.
- Five services, one bill.
- Family viewing included.
- Lectures for adult learners.
How do you switch it on?
Sign in on the website, open Your Account from the top-right menu, scroll to the SETTINGS section and choose Turn Kids Mode On.
What does it filter?
It hides visually explicit violence in reconstructions, disturbing imagery and explicit content in nature or human topics, while leaving most of the library open.
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scope | Account-wide |
| Switch on | Account, Settings |
| Switch off | Needs your password |
| Extra section | Curiosity KIDS |
Why might titles seem missing?
If Kids Mode is on, filtered titles vanish from all devices, so turning it off with your password brings them back for adult viewing.
- Turn it on for children.
- Use Curiosity KIDS for young viewers.
- Switch off with your password.
Which Plan Suits Big-Screen Viewers?
Viewers who watch on a TV gain most from 4K titles, which need 25 Mbps and an HDMI 1.4 or higher connection. The details below make the choice simpler.
How fast must the connection be?
The brand recommends download speeds of 25 megabits per second or higher, and notes that speeds often fall during peak evening hours in your area.
Which devices play 4K?
Fire TV 4K, Chromecast 4K, Apple TV 4K, 4K-capable Android TV, Roku, Samsung, LG and Vizio sets, and any computer with a 4K display are on the list.
| Need | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Cable and port | HDMI 1.4 or higher |
| Copy protection | HDCP 2.2 on some devices |
| Screen | 4K-capable display |
Why might a 4K TV still show HD?
An older HDMI cable or port can reduce the signal to 1080p, so check that both support 4K, and consult the TV manual to find the right input.
- Test your speed first.
- Use an HDMI 1.4+ cable.
- Pick the 4K-ready input.
Which streaming devices are supported?
Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick version 7.0 and up, Roku devices on version 8.1 and up, Android TV 7.0 and up, Apple TV 4th generation HD and 4K, Chromecast and Xbox One all have apps.
Which smart TVs have an app?
LG, Samsung, Sony and other Android TV sets, TiVo, VIZIO, Hisense, Vestel and Vewd models from 2016 onward are listed by the help centre.
| Device type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Streaming stick | Fire TV Stick, Roku, Chromecast |
| Set-top box | Apple TV 4K, Android TV |
| Console | Xbox One |
| Smart TV | LG, Samsung, Sony, Hisense |
What about older Apple TVs?
Third-generation and older Apple TV boxes can show Curiosity Stream through AirPlay from an iPhone or iPad on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Find the app in your TV store.
- Sign in with your email.
- Use AirPlay on older boxes.
Which Plan Suits Travellers?
Travellers can save up to 10 hours of viewing offline on the mobile apps and cast to hotel or home screens. The notes below explain what that means for viewers in the Gulf and Egypt.
How do you save a title?
Open the app, go to the programme and tap the SAVE button with the down arrow below the title, choosing a specific episode when it is a series.
How much can you keep at once?
You can store up to 10 hours of content at a time, and saved titles sit in MY STUFF at the bottom of the app under the SAVED category.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Apps | Android and iOS |
| Limit | 10 hours at once |
| Location | MY STUFF, SAVED |
| Series | Save episode by episode |
How do you free up space?
In SAVED, tap the saved icon on Android or swipe left on iOS and choose DELETE, then download the next titles you want for the trip.
- Save before you travel.
- Keep up to 10 hours.
- Delete watched titles to make room.
Which versions are required?
Android devices need version 8.0 or later and Apple devices need iOS 11 or later, and the app is found by searching for Curiosity Stream and its gold Y icon.
How do you cast to a TV?
With the phone and Chromecast on the same internet connection, tap the cast icon in the top right corner, pick your device and the programme plays on the big screen.
| Platform | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Android | Version 8.0+ |
| iPhone and iPad | iOS 11+ |
| Casting | Same Wi-Fi as Chromecast |
| Web | Up-to-date browser |
Can you keep using the phone while casting?
Yes, the help centre says the phone can go to sleep while the video keeps casting, and the volume and pause controls stay on the lock screen.
- Download the gold Y app.
- Cast over the same Wi-Fi.
- Control playback from the lock screen.
Which Picks Suit Organisations?
Companies, schools and libraries buying ten or more annual plans receive access codes, and the brand behind them has run since 2015. This follows what Curiosity Stream publishes on its own pages.
How does a company buy for staff?
Place the order through the bulk page, receive an email with unique access codes and share them, and each person creates a login at curiositystream.com/redeem.
How do schools license it?
In-person classes need one licence per class or teacher, while hybrid learning needs one per student, because login details cannot be shared.
| Buyer | Rule |
|---|---|
| Company | 10+ annual subscriptions |
| School, in person | One per class |
| School, hybrid | One per student |
| Library | Polaris card validation |
Can unused bulk codes be returned?
Bulk subscriptions are non-refundable, so order the number you need, and use individual gift cards for groups smaller than ten. This matters for viewers across the Gulf and Egypt.
- Ten subscriptions minimum.
- Codes redeemed online.
- Gift cards for small groups.
What else does the company run?
Curiosity Stream Inc. also operates Curiosity Channel, a scheduled TV channel, Curiosity Studios for original films, Curiosity Audio Network for podcasts and Curiosity University for lectures.
How large is the audience?
The sign-up page quotes 20 million subscribers, and reviewers on the App Store compare the service to having several science and nature channels in one app.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launched | 18 March 2015 |
| Founder | John Hendricks |
| Company | Curiosity Stream Inc. |
| Base | Silver Spring, Maryland |
Where is the company based?
Its contact address is 8484 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland, in the United States, and support runs mainly by email for viewers outside North America.
- Founded by a Discovery Channel pioneer.
- Five brands under one company.
- Support by email worldwide.
Which Library Picks Stand Out?
The library spans science, history, nature, technology and more, with English captions on about 99 percent of titles. The details below make the choice simpler.
Which categories can you browse?
The menu groups titles into Science, History, Technology, Nature, Art & Society, Curiosity KIDS, Biography and Crime, which makes finding a topic quick.
Which names appear in the library?
The brand highlights films with Sir David Attenborough and Jane Goodall, plus original series such as Ancient Earth, Curious Minds and the 4K production Big Picture Earth.
| Category | Example topics |
|---|---|
| Science | Space, physics, medicine |
| History | Empires, wars, ancient worlds |
| Nature | Wildlife, oceans, climate |
| Technology | AI, energy, engineering |
How often does new content arrive?
Fresh documentaries land weekly, so a yearly plan keeps delivering new viewing long after the first month of watching. This matters for viewers across the Gulf and Egypt.
- Eight main categories.
- Over 3,000 titles.
- New shows each week.
How common are captions?
Roughly 99 percent of the library offers English closed captions, and titles with them are labelled Subtitles available in English on the website.
Are other caption languages available?
Captions are offered in English only for now, and the brand says it hopes to add more languages later according to viewer demand.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Main audio | Mostly English |
| English captions | About 99% of titles |
| Other captions | Planned, demand-led |
| Caption control | Bottom-right icon |
How do you turn captions on?
Click the rectangular captions icon at the bottom right of the player and select English, and the same option appears in the mobile and TV apps.
- Start the programme.
- Tap the captions icon.
- Choose English.
How Do You Keep the Saving?
Knowing the refund rules and using the watchlist and autoplay keeps every paid month worth its price. The notes below explain what that means for viewers in the Gulf and Egypt.
What do the terms say?
After cancelling, you keep access until the end of the current subscription period, but you receive zero refund unless one is stated at the time of cancellation.
How are annual plans treated?
The help centre says annual plans work like monthly ones for cancellation, yet the yearly charge becomes non-refundable once the payment has been processed.
| Plan | Cancel anytime | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Yes | Current month kept |
| Annual | Yes | Charge kept once processed |
| Bulk codes | Yes | Non-refundable |
How do you avoid paying for unused time?
Test the service on a monthly plan before committing, set a reminder before each renewal date, and pause a monthly plan rather than letting it run unused.
- Start monthly if unsure.
- Set a renewal reminder.
- Pause instead of wasting a month.
How does the watchlist work?
Click the + icon on a thumbnail or under the title on a programme page, and the show is saved to your Watchlist at curiositystream.com/watchlist.
What does autoplay do?
On iOS and Android, autoplay queues the next episode or a suggested show after you finish one, and you switch it on in the app's Settings.
| Feature | Where |
|---|---|
| Watchlist | + icon on titles |
| Remove from list | Gold tick button |
| Autoplay | App Settings |
| Resume | Any screen |
Can you resume on another device?
Yes, the brand says you can pick up where you left off on phone, tablet, web and TV, because progress follows your account.
- Bookmark titles with +.
- Turn on autoplay.
- Resume on any screen.