eSIM Abu Dhabi: Prepaid Data Plans
Abu Dhabi eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB; our top plan for Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi alone (48 plans from 6 vetted providers).
Abu Dhabi eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Abu Dhabi 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
Is there a free tourist SIM at Abu Dhabi airport?
Abu Dhabi Airports and e& announced in November 2025 a free visitor SIM for international arrivals at Zayed International Airport, with 10 GB of data for the first 24 hours. A travel eSIM covers the rest of your stay from the moment you land, and you can top it up in the MobiMatter app.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest Abu Dhabi eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Abu Dhabi eSIMs use?
Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?
For Abu Dhabi alone, our top plan right now is unlimited data for 15 days at $64.99 from eSIMGo. If Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?
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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Unlimited data plans for Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 17 plans for Abu Dhabi, 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 Abu Dhabi eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Abu Dhabi 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.
Will my phone work with a Abu Dhabi eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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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 Abu Dhabi 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
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Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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YYury2701
App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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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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Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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