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). Prices updated ·

United Arab Emirates eSIM at a glance

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

30 days

36 GB

$29.99

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30 days

24 GB

$21.99

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30 days

12 GB

$12.99

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15 days

Unlimited

$64.99

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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365 days

30 GB

$34.99

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365 days

60 GB

$64.99

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10 days

Unlimited

$49.99

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UAE 10 GB

NextLink

5G

30 days

10 GB

$17.99

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UAE 20 GB

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5G

30 days

20 GB

$33.99

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MENA 20 GB

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30 days

20 GB

$34.99

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UAE 5 GB

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5G

30 days

5 GB

$9.99

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MENA 10 GB

NextLink

30 days

10 GB

$19.99

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MENA 5 GB

NextLink

30 days

5 GB

$10.99

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30 days

20 GB

$39.99

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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30 days

10 GB

$22.99

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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 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.

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

    Enjoy high speed connectivity

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Why get your United Arab Emirates eSIM from MobiMatter

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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.

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What our customers say

  • 5.0

    Mentions United Arab Emirates

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    Play Store
  • 5.0

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    ALFRED DUHINA

    Play Store
  • 5.0

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    Ahmed El Wessimy

    Play Store
  • 5.0

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    Liza Adamyan

    App Store
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    App Store
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    Play Store
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    Play Store
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    Play Store
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