United Arab Emirates eSIM

Buy a cheap, reliable United Arab Emirates eSIM with data plans from 100 MB to 50 GB.

Plans from$0.22$1.0980% off

100 MB 7 Days / 1 Week

Burj Khalifa's stepped glass tower against a pale blue Dubai sky Burj Khalifa, Dubai

Tech specs

United Arab Emirates eSIM technical specifications
SpecificationDetails
Country coverageUnited Arab Emirates only.
Local networksDu
Network technologyConnects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan.
Data & validityFixed total data. No daily reset.
Available data allowances100 MB, 1 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 7 GB, 8 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB, and 50 GB
Available durations1 day, 7 Days (1 Week), 15 days, 30 Days (1 Month), 60 Days (2 Months), 90 Days (3 Months), and 180 Days (6 Months)
Calls & SMSUse internet messaging and calling apps.
HotspotThe listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance.
Your phoneAn eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

How it works

Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in United Arab Emirates.

  1. 01

    Choose your plan

    Check phone compatibility and carrier lock; choose a plan by allowance and validity.

  2. 02

    Follow the installation instructions

    Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.

  3. 03

    Connect in United Arab Emirates

    Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.

Frequently asked questions.

Answers to common setup and buying questions.

Which United Arab Emirates eSIM plan should I choose?

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

When does the plan start?

Validity begins: First Network Connection / First Installation.

Which networks are included?

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Can I use a hotspot?

Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.

Does the data reset every day?

Fixed total data. No daily reset.

Can I use this package in another country?

United Arab Emirates only.

What phone do I need?

An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

What should I check if mobile data is not working?

Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.

Which apps can I use with the United Arab Emirates eSIM, and how fast will they work?

The United Arab Emirates eSIM is designed to deliver high-speed internet access for all apps from around the world, including the following 50 apps:

WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, iMessage, FaceTime, Uber, Spotify, Google Translate, Booking.com, Airbnb, Revolut, Gmail, ChatGPT, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, Netflix, Apple Maps, Bolt, Grab, Wise, PayPal, Waze, Citymapper, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, Klook, Skyscanner, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, Trainline, Omio, Uber Eats, Google Lens, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Disney+, Discord, Reddit, X, Signal, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Photos.

Using your eSIM in the United Arab Emirates

Mobile data in United Arab Emirates

A Dubai Metro ride and an Abu Dhabi airport transfer call for different directions, so keep each route separate. Use mobile internet to pull up hotel entrances and tickets, and keep an offline copy of anything that matters. The core features are a fixed data allowance, its validity and the supported networks.

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

Check the network for your plan.

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Burj Khalifa's stepped glass tower against a pale blue Dubai sky
BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAIYour route.
Your next stop.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
LOCAL ROUTES & ARRIVAL

Dubai: match the Metro timing to your terminal.

Dubai International Airport connects Terminals 1 and 3 to the Red Line, but the Metro does not run all night. Published hours differ by day and start later on Sundays, so check the current timetable against your landing time before a late arrival forces a taxi.

Save your hotel's entrance and the walk from the station where you get off. A room near Dubai Mall and one in Dubai Marina are different rides, so give a driver the full address rather than a landmark.

Download attraction tickets before you leave Wi-Fi. The data plan retrieves reservations but never covers Metro fares or entry fees.

Save before you goDXB terminal, hotel entrance, transport route and attraction tickets.

LOCAL ROUTES & ARRIVAL

Abu Dhabi: sort the AUH transfer first.

Zayed International Airport sits apart from the city centre, so confirm the current transfer options for your hotel before you rely on one. Treat bus and taxi routes as separate decisions; what serves the Corniche may not reach Saadiyat Island.

If Saadiyat Island is on your list, keep the exact venue address and booking time beside your transfer details. Send the entrance pin to your driver while you still have a signal, then save the reservation offline.

Any Dubai-bound shuttle from AUH is a separate journey from heading into Abu Dhabi, so confirm its departure point and the next leg to your hotel. Don't assume one bus covers both destinations.

Save before you goAUH transfer, hotel or venue entrance, reservation and onward connection.

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