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eSIM for United Arab Emirates

Data only|20 plans|1 partner network|from $2.40

  • Fixed data and unlimited plans
  • 5G and 4G on Etisalat
  • No roaming charges
  • Starts when you land, not when you buy
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Trip duration

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How many travelers?

Select one eSIM per device

Data

Total

$7.20 USD

United Arab Emirates, 5GB, 30 days.$1.44 per GB, about $0.24 a day.

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Create a free account with one token, add credit and the QR code is ready right after.

The eSIM includes

Keep your number

Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM carries your data in United Arab Emirates.

Hotspot sharing

Share the data with a laptop or a travel companion's phone on most partner networks.

Install your eSIM before or during your trip. Your plan begins once it first connects in United Arab Emirates.

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Fast, reliable data in United Arab Emirates

  • Clear video calls on WhatsApp and FaceTime.
  • Share stories and photos in seconds.
  • Find your way with live maps and transit.
  • Book rides and food where the apps operate.

Partner networks in United Arab Emirates

Your eSIM joins Etisalat, with 5G where the network has it and 4G LTE everywhere else. If one network is weak in an area, you can choose another one in the carrier settings.

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How to get an eSIM for United Arab Emirates?

  1. 01.Choose your plan for United Arab Emirates by data and days, and how many travelers need one.Check compatibility list
  2. 02.Install the eSIM with the QR code in My eSIMs, on WiFi, before you fly.See install methods
  3. 03.Complete the setup: turn the eSIM on at arrival and allow data roaming for it.

United Arab Emirates travel eSIM: what to know

An eSIM for United Arab Emirates is a prepaid, data only mobile plan that you download to your phone before the trip and that connects to Etisalat when you arrive. eSIMTrip sells 20 plans for United Arab Emirates, from $2.40 for 1GB, 3 days.

Traveling in United Arab Emirates

The UAE attracts luxury shoppers in Dubai, culture seekers in Sharjah, and adventure tourists in Liwa's dunes. Typical trips last 4-10 days. Data is vital for Careem rides, checking mall navigation in Dubai, and booking last-minute desert safaris. The RTA Dubai app manages metro cards and parking.

Coverage and signal

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain have flawless 5G. Remote areas like Hatta's mountains and the Empty Quarter have no coverage. Download maps before Liwa desert drives. Some malls block VoIP calls. The Darb toll app helps highway travelers.

Choosing the right plan

Weekend city breaks work with 3GB. Week-long trips across emirates need 10GB. Unlimited benefits those streaming in hotels. The eSIM works nationwide, including when crossing between Dubai and Abu Dhabi emirates.

Plans at a glance

Validity runs from 3 days to 30 days. The largest fixed plan is 20GB, 30 days for $20.40. Unlimited plans run for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30 days with a daily full-speed amount of 3GB, then 1 Mbps until the day ends. Traveling on to other countries? Middle East and North Africa (13 countries), Global (161 countries) also cover United Arab Emirates.

Product
Prepaid data only eSIM
Phone number and SMS
Not included; app calls work
Networks
Etisalat (5G)
Plans
20 (14 fixed, 6 unlimited)
Lowest price
$2.40 for 1GB, 3 days
Validity starts
First connection at the destination
Install
QR code or manual codes
Top up
Yes, or add a second eSIM

Why buy a United Arab Emirates prepaid travel eSIM from eSIMTrip?

Compared with roaming from home and a local SIM card bought on arrival.

eSIMTrip eSIMHome roamingLocal SIM
Unlimited and fixed dataYesNoYes
Price known before the tripYesNoNo
Online at the gateYesYesNo
Keeps your home numberYesYesNo
No contract or ID checkYesNoNo

Plans that also cover United Arab Emirates

Crossing borders? One regional eSIM keeps you online in every country on the list.

eSIM prices for United Arab Emirates

20 plans, prices in US dollars, final

DataDaysPrice
  • 1GB3 days3 days$2.40 USD
  • 3GB3 days3 days$5.10 USD
  • Unlimited3 days3 days$7.50 USD
  • Unlimited5 days5 days$11.40 USD
  • 1GB7 days7 days$2.40 USD
  • 3GB7 days7 days$5.40 USD
  • 5GB7 days7 days$6.60 USD
  • 10GB7 days7 days$11.10 USD
  • Unlimited7 days7 days$16.50 USD
  • Unlimited10 days10 days$21.00 USD
  • 2GB15 days15 days$4.20 USD
  • 5GB15 days15 days$6.90 USD
  • 10GB15 days15 days$11.40 USD
  • 20GB15 days15 days$19.80 USD
  • Unlimited15 days15 days$29.40 USD
  • 3GB30 days30 days$5.40 USD
  • 5GB30 days30 days$7.20 USD
  • 10GB30 days30 days$12.00 USD
  • 20GB30 days30 days$20.40 USD
  • Unlimited30 days30 days$43.20 USD

FAQs for your travel eSIM

Frequently asked questions

Which network does the United Arab Emirates eSIM use?

It connects to Etisalat in United Arab Emirates, on 5G where your phone and the area support it and 4G LTE elsewhere.

How much is an eSIM for United Arab Emirates?

Plans start at $2.40 for 1GB, 3 days. There are 20 plans from 3 days to 30 days, including unlimited plans for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30 days. Prices are in US dollars and final.

Does the United Arab Emirates eSIM include a phone number?

No, it is data only. Keep your home SIM on for calls and texts, and use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM data while you are in United Arab Emirates.

When should I install my eSIM for United Arab Emirates?

Install it on WiFi a day or two before you leave. The plan's days only start when the eSIM first connects in United Arab Emirates, so nothing is lost by installing early.

Can I top up the United Arab Emirates eSIM?

Yes, this eSIM can take another plan for United Arab Emirates. You can also simply buy a second plan, which arrives as a new eSIM with its own QR code.

Can I use the eSIM for United Arab Emirates in other countries?

It works in United Arab Emirates only. If your trip continues to neighbouring countries, a regional plan covers United Arab Emirates and the others on one eSIM.

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