eSIM United Arab Emirates: Prepaid Data Plans
United Arab Emirates eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB; our top plan for United Arab Emirates alone is unlimited data for 15 days at $64.99 (eSIMGo), the top multi-country one 3 GB at $9.99 (2 countries). Here a multi-country plan costs less per GB than any plan for United Arab Emirates alone (48 plans from 6 vetted providers).
United Arab Emirates eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by United Arab Emirates eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do eSIMs work in Dubai and the UAE?
Yes. du and e& (Etisalat) both support eSIM, and travel eSIMs connect to their networks across the UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Install yours before you fly and turn it on when you land.
Reviewed Oct 6, 2026 · Source
Is there a free tourist eSIM in Dubai?
du offers visitors a free tourist eSIM with 10 GB of data valid for 24 hours, then sells paid tourist bundles. A travel eSIM covers your whole stay from the moment you land, and you can top it up in the MobiMatter app.
Reviewed Oct 6, 2026 · Source
What is the cheapest eSIM for United Arab Emirates?
The cheapest United Arab Emirates eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for United Arab Emirates alone: $3.49 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. Prices come live from 6 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for United Arab Emirates?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. United Arab Emirates plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers United Arab Emirates at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do United Arab Emirates eSIMs use?
United Arab Emirates eSIMs on MobiMatter run on du and e& (Etisalat); 5G plans are available on du. du carries the most plans. Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for United Arab Emirates?
For United Arab Emirates alone, our top plan right now is unlimited data for 15 days at $64.99 from eSIMGo. If United Arab Emirates is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 3 GB for 90 days at $9.99 from Three Hong Kong, covering 2 countries. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $0.83 per GB, with 36 GB for 30 days.
How much data do I need for a week in United Arab Emirates?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest United Arab Emirates plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $9.99.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Unlimited data plans for United Arab Emirates start at $29.99. Many unlimited plans slow down after a daily high-speed allowance, so check the fair-use terms on the plan page before you buy.
Do United Arab Emirates eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 17 plans for United Arab Emirates, where the local network has 5G coverage; the others use 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a United Arab Emirates eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most United Arab Emirates plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your United Arab Emirates eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 48 plans from 6 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
Mentions United Arab EmiratesI used it in Dubai and it's great, I didn't experience any problems. It's a very good application, kudos to those who developed it.
MMehmet sait Ferzendeoğlu
Play Store5.0
I bought the service for the second time for a trip to Turkey. I had some trouble finding the right settings on my iphone. Support helped out immediately and everything was working well when I arrived in Turkey.
AAlex_M01
App Store5.0
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MMatthsh
App Store5.0
I used it in Thailand, good price and quality, it worked on the islands too, I recommend it...
RRamon Tigre
Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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GGlpyvz
App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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SSebastian Kristof
Play Store5.0
I have used this app multiple times and have been really happy with the service. When I've had an issue I've been able to troubleshoot it with the online instructions and if that doesn't work it is quickly resolved.
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Play Store
