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United Arab Emirates eSIM
Data from
$0.60
100 MB · 7 days
- Plans
- 16
- Validity
- 1–180 days
- Data
- from 100 MB to 50 GB
The QR arrives on screen and by e-mail right after payment
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Data and validity for your trip
All plans and prices (16)
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 500 MB | 1 day | |
| 1 GB | 1 day | |
| 2 GB | 1 day | |
| 3 GB | 1 day | |
| 5 GB | 1 day | |
| 10 GB | 1 day | |
| 100 MB | 7 days | |
| 500 MB | 7 days | |
| 1 GB | 7 days | |
| 3 GB | 15 days | |
| 3 GB | 30 days | |
| 5 GB | 30 days | |
| 10 GB | 30 days | |
| 20 GB | 30 days | |
| 10 GB | 60 days | |
| 50 GB | 180 days |
Boarding
Three steps to get online
- Boarding 01Before the trip
Choose a plan
Data and validity for your trip
- Boarding 02One minute
Pay your way
Card or SBP — the QR e-mail arrives instantly.
- Boarding 03At home on Wi-Fi
Scan the QR
Your phone camera activates the eSIM. Online in seconds.
Roaming-free internet in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE offers fast 4G/5G across almost the whole country, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. A tourist SIM can be bought at the airport with your passport, but that means another queue after a long flight — an eSIM is set up in advance and connects as soon as you land.
eSIM, roaming or a local SIM?
Bought online in a minute, QR on screen instantly, fixed price, no store visit and no number change.
Convenient but expensive: high per-megabyte rates and the risk of overage charges. Fine for a couple of days at most.
Cheap per plan, but you have to find a store, show ID, deal with the language, set it up and get a separate number. Time and stress on day one.
Travel tips
- Some VoIP calling features (including parts of WhatsApp calling) are restricted on local operator SIMs in the UAE — worth knowing if you plan on video calls.
- Coverage is strong in cities and on the highways between emirates, but signal can drop deep into desert safari routes.
- Home-carrier roaming in the UAE is among the most expensive by the megabyte — a local eSIM is almost always cheaper from day one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for the United Arab Emirates cost?
From $0.60 (100 MB for 7 days). 16 plans in total: from 100 MB to 50 GB, for 1, 7, 15, 30, 60 or 180 days. You pay once — no subscription.
What plan lengths are available for the United Arab Emirates?
Plans for 1, 7, 15, 30, 60 and 180 days — pick one that covers your whole trip.
How do I set up an eSIM for the United Arab Emirates?
After payment you'll get a QR code. Install the eSIM in advance over Wi-Fi, then on arrival select the eSIM for mobile data and turn on Data Roaming for it — your phone will connect to a local network automatically.
How fast does the eSIM arrive after payment?
Instantly: the QR code appears on screen and is also emailed right after payment.
Does my main phone number stay active?
Yes. The eSIM works as a second data-only line — your primary SIM stays active for calls and SMS.
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