Single-country plan
United Arab Emirates eSIM
- 94 plans on du and Etisalat
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- Tax included
United Arab Emirates · 10 plans · 7 days
- Top picks
- USD 13.35 USD 1.91/day Was
Buy - More plans
- USD 2.80 USD 0.40/day Was
Buy - USD 2.90 USD 0.41/day Was
Buy - USD 5.40 USD 0.77/day Was
Buy - USD 7.40 USD 1.06/day Was
Buy - USD 9.35 USD 1.34/day Was
Buy - USD 21.00 USD 3.00/day Was
Buy - Longer validity
- USD 4.10 USD 0.59/day Was
Buy - USD 30.45 USD 4.35/day Was
Buy - USD 45.99 USD 6.57/day Was
Buy - USD 14.80 USD 2.11/day Was
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Daily data6
- 500 MB per day · 14 validity options5G · 128 Kbps USD 6.07 7 days
- 1 GB per day · 5 validity options5G · 128 Kbps USD 9.35 7 days
- 2 GB per day · 13 validity options5G · 128 Kbps USD 14.25 7 days
- 3 GB per day · 13 validity options5G · 128 Kbps USD 19.10 7 days
- 5 GB per day · 16 validity options5G · 512 Kbps USD 62.85 7 days
- 10 GB per day · 16 validity options5G · 512 Kbps USD 94.50 7 days
More plan details (82)
Daily data13
- 500 MB per day · 2 validity options5G · 512 Kbps USD 72.30 60 days
- 1 GB per day · 9 validity options5G · 128 Kbps USD 3.80 2 days
- 1 GB per day · 16 validity options5G · 1 Mbps USD 14.80 7 days
- 1 GB per day · 16 validity options5G · 5 Mbps USD 43.30 11 days
- 1 GB per day · 2 validity options5G · 512 Kbps USD 118.95 60 days
- 2 GB per day · 1 day5G · 128 Kbps USD 3.65
- 2 GB per day · 16 validity options5G · 1 Mbps USD 27.55 7 days
- 2 GB per day · 16 validity options5G · 384 Kbps USD 29.80 11 days
- 2 GB per day · 2 validity options5G · 500 Kbps USD 181.99 60 days
- 3 GB per day · 1 day5G · 128 Kbps USD 4.20
- 3 GB per day · 16 validity options5G · 1 Mbps USD 46.10 7 days
- 3 GB per day · 16 validity options5G · 384 Kbps USD 43.25 11 days
- 3 GB per day · 2 validity options5G · 512 Kbps USD 260.15 60 days
Total data69
- 500 MB total · 7 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 2.80
- 1 GB total · 7 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 2.90
- 3 GB total · 3 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 5.00
- 3 GB total · 5 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 5.20
- 3 GB total · 5 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 5.45
- 3 GB total · 7 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 5.40
- 3 GB total · 10 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 5.50
- 3 GB total · 10 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 5.60
- 3 GB total · 15 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 5.55
- 3 GB total · 15 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 5.80
- 3 GB total · 20 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 5.99
- 3 GB total · 25 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 6.20
- 3 GB total · 30 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 5.60
- 3 GB total · 30 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 6.40
- 5 GB total · 5 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 7.05
- 5 GB total · 5 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 7.80
- 5 GB total · 7 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 7.40
- 5 GB total · 7 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 7.85
- 5 GB total · 10 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 7.75
- 5 GB total · 10 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 7.90
- 5 GB total · 15 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 8.05
- 5 GB total · 20 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 8.35
- 5 GB total · 25 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 8.70
- 5 GB total · 30 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 8.15
- 5 GB total · 30 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 8.99
- 10 GB total · 3 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 12.50
- 10 GB total · 3 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 14.10
- 10 GB total · 5 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 12.95
- 10 GB total · 5 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 14.15
- 10 GB total · 7 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 14.20
- 10 GB total · 10 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 14.30
- 10 GB total · 15 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 14.35
- 10 GB total · 30 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 14.50
- 10 GB total · 60 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 20.10
- 20 GB total · 3 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 19.55
- 20 GB total · 3 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 27.30
- 20 GB total · 5 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 20.30
- 20 GB total · 5 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 27.40
- 20 GB total · 7 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 21.00
- 20 GB total · 7 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 27.55
- 20 GB total · 10 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 21.75
- 20 GB total · 10 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 27.70
- 20 GB total · 15 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 22.50
- 20 GB total · 15 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 27.85
- 20 GB total · 20 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 23.20
- 20 GB total · 25 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 23.95
- 20 GB total · 30 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 24.70
- 20 GB total · 30 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 28.10
- 30 GB total · 3 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 40.70
- 30 GB total · 5 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 40.90
- 30 GB total · 7 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 41.10
- 30 GB total · 10 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 30.45
- 30 GB total · 10 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 41.30
- 30 GB total · 15 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 41.50
- 30 GB total · 20 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 32.45
- 30 GB total · 30 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 41.90
- 50 GB total · 3 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 67.45
- 50 GB total · 5 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 41.95
- 50 GB total · 5 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 67.80
- 50 GB total · 7 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 68.15
- 50 GB total · 10 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 45.99
- 50 GB total · 10 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 68.50
- 50 GB total · 15 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 46.90
- 50 GB total · 15 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 68.80
- 50 GB total · 20 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 49.95
- 50 GB total · 25 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 50.60
- 50 GB total · 30 days5G · 128 Kbps USD 52.45
- 50 GB total · 30 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 69.50
- 50 GB total · 180 days5G · Stops after the allowance USD 140.20
Multi-country plans that include United Arab Emirates
- Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE Also covers Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia · 3 GB · 7 days USD 5.75
- Asia · 11 areas Also covers Türkiye, Armenia, Azerbaijan and others (10 in total) · 1 GB · 7 days USD 7.25
- Asia · 18 areas Also covers Türkiye, Armenia, Azerbaijan and others (17 in total) · 10 GB · 7 days USD 12.85
- Asia · 20 areas Also covers Türkiye, Afghanistan, Algeria and others (19 in total) · 10 GB · 7 days USD 18.10
- Global · 107 areas Also covers Japan, South Korea, Thailand and others (106 in total) · 10 GB · 7 days USD 20.99
- GCC countries · 6 areas Also covers Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and others (5 in total) · 10 GB · 30 days USD 21.60
Choosing an eSIM for the United Arab Emirates
All 94 plans here use Etisalat and du. The UAE's other operator is e&, formerly Etisalat; Virgin Mobile runs on du.
None of these plans exits in the United Arab Emirates right now: 30 state an exit in Netherlands, so sites limited to local IP addresses may not open.
Another 64 don't state an exit.
e& and du also offer visitors their own lines at the airport, registered with your passport, with a limit of two lines per operator. e& advertises a free visitor line with 10GB for 24 hours. Plans here are installed before you fly and need no local registration.
United Arab Emirates eSIM networks compared
United Arab Emirates plans here use 2 local networks: du and Etisalat. Some plans stay on one network; others list several and connect to whichever has signal.
- du 5G 94 plans · 57 on this network only · Per day / Total data
- Etisalat 5G 37 plans · Per day / Total data
Signal depends on where you are. For a specific place, check the operator’s coverage map.
About eSIMs for United Arab Emirates
Do I need a visa for Dubai?
Many passports, including British, American, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, Korean and most EU ones, get a free visa on arrival with no application in advance. British citizens can stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Check the rules for your passport before you book.
Does one plan cover Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Plans cover the whole country, all seven emirates.
Which operators will my phone use in United Arab Emirates?
Etisalat, du. Which one you connect to depends on local signal.
Where in United Arab Emirates can I use it?
Anywhere the plan’s networks have signal, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi; rural and mountain areas depend on local coverage.
Is 5G supported?
Yes. Operators here are listed with 5G; each plan's networks show which.
What happens when the data runs out?
It depends on the plan: some keep a usable speed of 1 Mbps / 5 Mbps; others drop to 128 Kbps / 384 Kbps / 500 Kbps / 512 Kbps, which is enough for messaging; others stop data.
When does the validity start?
It starts when the eSIM first connects to a network. You can install it before you go.
Can I use a hotspot to share data in United Arab Emirates?
52 of these plans state personal hotspot support, so you can share data with a laptop or travel companions. It comes out of this eSIM’s allowance. Look for “Personal hotspot” in the plan details.
Can I install the same eSIM on a second phone?
No. Each QR code installs once. If you delete the eSIM or reset the phone, it can't be installed again, and once it has connected to a network it can't be refunded.
Can I top up data or extend validity?
Some plans add data, some add days, and some can't be topped up; each plan says which. Top up from the eSIM in My eSIMs. There's nothing new to install.
Are these prices tax inclusive?
Yes. The listed price is the final price.
United Arab Emirates eSIM examples for 7, 15 and 30-day trips
Based on 1 GB a day.
| Trip length | Data allowance | Validity | Total plan price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 10 GB total | 7 daysValidity starts: At first connection | USD 13.35 View this plan |
| 15 days | 20 GB total | 15 daysValidity starts: At first connection | USD 22.50 View this plan |
| 30 days | 30 GB total | 30 daysValidity starts: At first connection | USD 34.95 View this plan |