United Arab Emirates eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 7 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Du 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.55/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 7 days · $26.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $19.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $19.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $19.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $30.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $19.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $30.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $30.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates eSIM connects to Du. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in United Arab Emirates
- DXB Dubai International
- AUH Abu Dhabi (Zayed International)
- SHJ Sharjah International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in United Arab Emirates.
City guides in United Arab Emirates
About unlimited in United Arab Emirates
Full speed up to 3 GB/day, then slower speeds. Resets every 24 hours.
Visiting more than United Arab Emirates?
These regional eSIMs include United Arab Emirates. For 10 days of maps and socials, the United Arab Emirates eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $19.99.
All 7 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $6.99 | $0.47 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $3.00 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $19.99 | $0.67 | $2.00 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $30.99 | $1.03 | $1.55 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $26.99 | $3.86 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $34.99 | $3.50 | No cap |
Questions about United Arab Emirates
Which networks does the United Arab Emirates eSIM use?
The United Arab Emirates eSIM connects to Du. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in United Arab Emirates?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 10 GB · 30 days for $19.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for United Arab Emirates?
Yes, from $26.99 for 7 days. Full speed up to 3 GB/day, then slower speeds. Resets every 24 hours.
Do United Arab Emirates plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in United Arab Emirates?
The main international airports are Dubai International (DXB), Abu Dhabi (Zayed International) (AUH), Sharjah International (SHJ).
Does a regional eSIM cover United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Middle East & North Africa and Global include United Arab Emirates. The smallest, Middle East & North Africa, covers 13 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.