Travel eSIM · the UAE
eSIM for the UAE: prepaid data plans from $6.79
A travel eSIM for the UAE gives you mobile data the instant you land in Dubai or Abu Dhabi — no roaming bill and no local SIM. You buy it before you fly, pay by card in your own currency, and scan a QR code, so your phone is connected before you reach the baggage hall.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Delivery |
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| 1 GB | 7 days | $6.79 | Instant, by email |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $20.02 | Instant, by email |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $33.64 | Instant, by email |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $57.95 | Instant, by email |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $224.29 | Instant, by email |
Prices shown in USD. At checkout you pay in your own currency by card.
Networks the eSIM connects to in the UAE
Once activated, the eSIM automatically connects to the strongest local partner network — no manual setup:
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Connected across the Emirates
From Dubai's malls and metro to the museums of Abu Dhabi and the drive between them, a travel eSIM keeps you on a local network. Use it for maps, ride-hailing, reservations and staying in touch, all over mobile data rather than relying on hotel or mall Wi-Fi.
Set up before departure
Install the eSIM at home and it stays inactive until you arrive in the UAE. Scan the QR code, switch it on, and it connects as you land. There's nothing to collect at the airport, which is a relief after a long-haul flight into a busy terminal.
How much data you'll want
For maps, messaging and browsing, a modest allowance lasts well. If you plan to stream, video call or share plenty of photos from the trip, a larger plan makes more sense. You can add more at any point, so it's simple to match your stay.
FAQ
Does one plan cover Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Yes. A travel eSIM for the UAE works across the Emirates on local networks, so moving between Dubai and Abu Dhabi runs on the same plan. You won't need to change anything as you travel between them.
Do I need to swap my SIM?
No. The eSIM is digital and installs beside your current SIM, so nothing is removed. You choose the eSIM for data on arrival, while your home number stays active for calls and texts on your original line.
When does it start working?
It activates when your phone first connects to a network in the UAE, not when you buy it. Install it before you fly and you'll arrive already online, with your data allowance beginning only once you're there.