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eSIM Middle East: Prepaid Data Plans
Middle East eSIM plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB (7 days). 32 plans from 5 vetted providers covering 13 countries, hotspot on every plan. Buy online, install and top up in one MobiMatter app. Prices updated ·
Middle East eSIM at a glance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one eSIM for both the UAE and Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Some plans cover just the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which suits a Dubai and Riyadh business trip. Wider Middle East plans add Gulf neighbours such as Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, and some go on to Jordan, Egypt and Turkey. The eSIM picks up a local partner network in each country as you cross, so a drive from Abu Dhabi to Muscat needs no second plan, provided Oman is on that plan's list.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Middle East?
The cheapest Middle East eSIM on MobiMatter costs $3.99 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. Prices come live from 5 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Middle East?
For most tourists and business travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Middle East plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB, and you install the eSIM before you fly, so you have data when you land, without queuing for a tourist SIM at the airport. If your home plan already covers Middle East at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which eSIM is best for Middle East?
Our best plan for Middle East right now is 36 GB for 30 days at $29.99 from Three Hong Kong. We rank plans on quality and value for money, and this one comes first in the list.
How much data do I need for a week in Middle East?
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 Middle East plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $10.99.
Do Middle East eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 1 plan for Middle East, 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 Middle East eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Middle East 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 Middle East 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.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Middle East eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
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 Middle East 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 32 plans from 5 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
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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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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
I loved it! I can have data wherever I go, they have many options, the data lasts a long time and is very affordable. I used the 3GB option for Europe and I've already had data for 15 days for €5. Honestly, if you manage it well and use it only when you don't have Wi-Fi, it can easily last you thirty days. I still have 1.6 GB left (half) and I have 10 days left on the plan. Highly recommended app for eSIM 💪
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App Store5.0
I have been using MobiMatter for a few years both for travel and to supplement my regular cell plan which has limited data. The service has always been solid and the prices excellent. The installation instructions are easy to follow. On the few occasions that I asked for tech support (mostly for my own errors) the response time has been amazing and the support courteous and effective.
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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