Middle East
Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates eSIM
Landmarks · Dubai · Abu Dhabi
From $3.90. Data only, no app, and your home number keeps working.
Not sure which size? Work it out
7 days at about 600 MB a day ≈ 4.2 GB. 5 GB fits, $11.90.
Same 5 GB / 30 days: $11.90 here, $12.00 at Airalo. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
- Refund if unusedNot installed? 30 days to cancel.
- QR by emailInstall on Wi-Fi, switch on when you land.
- Secure checkoutStripe. Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Pay in your own currency.
- Independent reviewRead our MyBestSim review.
- Networks
- DuYour phone picks the strongest of these on its own. No setting to change.
- Top-up
- Same profileAdd more GB to this same eSIM later, from your order page. No new QR, nothing to install.
Prices checked 19 Oct 2026, in US dollars.
United Arab Emirates only: 5 GB for 30 days is $11.90. Crossing borders? Middle East regional covers 11 countries on one QR, United Arab Emirates included: 5 GB for 30 days is $33.90.
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eSIM, local SIM or pocket Wi-Fi in United Arab Emirates?
A local SIM is often cheaper per GB. The difference is where you get it and what it asks for. Prices from each operator’s own page, read 17 Oct 2026.
| Option | What you get | Price | How you get it | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inbox eSIM | 5 GB / 30 days | $11.90 | Online before you fly; QR by email, installs on Wi-Fi | None |
| e& Visitor Line | 8 GB for 28 days | AED 125 (about $34) | Collected at the airport | Passport and visa in store |
| du Tourist | Unlimited data for 7 days | AED 199 (about $54) | du shops and airport | Not stated |
Questions
How much is the United Arab Emirates eSIM?
From $3.90 in USD, and the price on this page is the price you pay. Sizes run from the 1 GB pack up; pick one in the list above.
When does the United Arab Emirates plan start?
First attach to a covered network. Install on Wi-Fi before you fly. After you land, turn data roaming on for this line.
Can I hotspot in United Arab Emirates?
Usually allowed. The host network can still cap it.
Which networks in United Arab Emirates?
Du. Your phone joins whichever of these is strongest where you are.
Is this 5G in United Arab Emirates?
This pack runs on 3G/4G/5G. You get 5G where the local network offers it to visitors, otherwise 4G.
Do I get a phone number in United Arab Emirates?
Data only · no voice · no SMS. Keep the home SIM for calls and SMS.
What APN do I use in United Arab Emirates?
Automatic unless the QR mail names one
Can I use this United Arab Emirates eSIM in another country?
No. This pack is United Arab Emirates. A new country is a new QR. Keep this one if you return.
Can I top up the United Arab Emirates plan?
Same profile, same coverage. Extra GB is a top-up, not a new QR.
How long do I have to install the United Arab Emirates eSIM?
Start using within 180 days of purchase. After that an unused pack can expire. Scan on Wi-Fi before you fly.
What if I buy the wrong plan?
QR not scanned and not on the phone? Email within 30 days of issue. We cancel and refund. Installed? Buy the right country and keep this QR for later.