eSIM Dubai: Prepaid Data Plans
Dubai eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB; our top plan for Dubai 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 Dubai alone (48 plans from 6 vetted providers).
Dubai eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Dubai 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
Can I buy a SIM card at Dubai Airport, and what do I need?
Yes. du sells its Tourist Plan and e& (Etisalat) its Visitor Line at their shops in UAE airports. The UAE government portal says visitors need a copy of their passport and their UAE visa to get a local SIM, so that purchase happens in person. Our travel eSIMs for Dubai don't need an ID check: you buy one online and install it at home, so it already works when you land.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Dubai?
The cheapest Dubai eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Dubai 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 Dubai?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Dubai 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 Dubai at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Dubai eSIMs use?
Dubai 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 Dubai?
For Dubai alone, our top plan right now is unlimited data for 15 days at $64.99 from eSIMGo. If Dubai 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 Dubai?
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 Dubai 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 Dubai?
Yes. Unlimited data plans for Dubai 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 Dubai eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 17 plans for Dubai, 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 Dubai eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Dubai 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 Dubai 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
- 1
Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
- 2
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 Dubai 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 DubaiI 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
Easy to install an to use. I install prior to my trip and once I arrived it connected automatically, no hassles for me.
LLeclerc Julien
Play Store5.0
the app has good prices, every e sim works fine, and it's easy to use
IIason Fotopoulos
Play Store5.0
Amazing discounts app, all countries supported with competitive prices
AAlways Keep It Open
Play Store5.0
We have used it many times and have had no problems.
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HHatice özkan
Play Store5.0
"Having 365-day packages is very good for me, I am a cabin crew member and I use it without any problems wherever I go. Sometimes it even works in places that are not on the list. I am very satisfied and will renew my package when it expires."
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MMustafajunior32
App Store5.0
Very good selection of providers and booking through the app with Apple Pay is very quick, even when preparing for the trip. It has worked great so far, and it has always worked immediately abroad too 👍
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KKathrin Rudolph
App Store5.0
I used it smoothly and quickly in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Bulgaria. Sparks connects to the most suitable network for your location at that moment, allowing for convenient use. Depending on your travel plans, annual options are very advantageous because it consumes very little internet data there, unlike in Türkiye.
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ÖÖnder azat
Play Store5.0
Highest level of support. If you have an issue it will be solved in couple of minutes. Top notch app.
MMikulica3
App Store5.0
Been to Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia, it works great.
TTomislav V
Play Store5.0
Easy and excellent rates for Turkey. I recommend it and I'll buy it again.
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FFrançois Delpierre
Play Store5.0
I'm using this app for the third time, I really like it, the network is stable in Turkey
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ДДарья Сергеева
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