United Arab Emirates
Dubai eSIM plans
Dubai International is in the city itself, 15 minutes by metro or taxi to Downtown and the Marina, and the eSIM connects at the gate. Etisalat (e&) and du cover every district, the metro, the desert camps and the road to Abu Dhabi with 5G.
The cheapest Dubai eSIM is $4.81 for 1 GB · 7 days; unlimited data costs $4.68 a day (the first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 1 Mbps under the fair use policy). Plans run on Du, with 5G. Prices checked 9 November 2026.
Cheapest United Arab Emirates plans for Dubai
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Prices checked 9 November 2026.
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 1 GB each dayYou get 1 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorDu $4.68per dayView plan
- 1 GB · 7 daysHigh speed1 GBYou get 1 GB at high speed to use within 7 days. When it runs out, you can top up to keep going.Validity7 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorDu $4.81View plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 1 GB each dayYou get 1 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorDu $4.98per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 2 GB each dayYou get 2 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 500 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorDu $7.62per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 2 GB each dayYou get 2 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorDu $8.80per dayView plan
- 2 GB · 15 daysHigh speed2 GBYou get 2 GB at high speed to use within 15 days. When it runs out, you can top up to keep going.Validity15 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorDu $9.63View plan
Where you will use it
Around Dubai
Full coverage in Downtown, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, Deira, Palm Jumeirah on every plan.
- Careem and Uber both work at the airport; Careem also books the metro and e-scooters.
- WhatsApp and FaceTime calls are blocked in the UAE on every network; use Botim or Zoom for voice calls home.
- A nol card in the phone wallet pays for the metro, trams and buses.
Good to know
Dubai eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for Dubai cost?
Plans start at $4.68; a data plan costs from $4.81 for 1 GB · 7 days. Unlimited daily data costs $4.68 a day (the first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 1 Mbps under the fair use policy). Prices are in US dollars and include everything: no roaming fees, no subscription.
Does the eSIM cover Abu Dhabi and the desert safaris?
Yes. A UAE plan covers all seven emirates, the motorway to Abu Dhabi and the desert camps east of the city, which are within a few kilometres of the road.
Can I make WhatsApp calls in Dubai with it?
No. VoIP calls on WhatsApp, FaceTime and Skype are blocked on UAE networks for every SIM. Messaging works. Botim, Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls are allowed.
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