The best eSIM for United Arab Emirates

GigSky · country, regional and global offers

Find a plan that covers your United Arab Emirates trip

69 recorded variants. Compare advertised base prices with United Arab Emirates coverage; these are retained observations, not live checkout quotes. Regional coverage can be useful for onward travel.

Other GigSky offers may be available. These reviewed offers establish land coverage only.

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9 matching fixed offers

United Arab Emirates · country coverage

1 GB · 15 days

$3.99 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Promotion right now: $3.39 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

1 listed countries: AE.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; United Arab Emirates; native 52448/170814/15 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

Middle East · regional coverage

1 GB · 7 days

$5.99 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Promotion right now: $5.09 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

9 listed countries: AE, BH, EG, IL, JO, OM, PS, QA, SA.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; Middle East; native 52428/173112/7 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

United Arab Emirates · country coverage

3 GB · 15 days

$8.99 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Promotion right now: $7.64 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

1 listed countries: AE.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; United Arab Emirates; native 52448/170815/15 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

Middle East · regional coverage

5 GB · 30 days

$14.49 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Promotion right now: $12.32 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

9 listed countries: AE, BH, EG, IL, JO, OM, PS, QA, SA.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; Middle East; native 52428/173114/30 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

United Arab Emirates · country coverage

5 GB · 30 days

$14.99 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Promotion right now: $12.74 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

1 listed countries: AE.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; United Arab Emirates; native 52448/170813/30 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

Middle East · regional coverage

3 GB · 15 days

$19.99 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Promotion right now: $16.99 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

9 listed countries: AE, BH, EG, IL, JO, OM, PS, QA, SA.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; Middle East; native 52428/173113/15 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

Middle East · regional coverage

10 GB · 30 days

$23.99 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Promotion right now: $20.39 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

9 listed countries: AE, BH, EG, IL, JO, OM, PS, QA, SA.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; Middle East; native 52428/173115/30 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

United Arab Emirates · country coverage

10 GB · 30 days

$26.99 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Promotion right now: $22.94 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

1 listed countries: AE.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; United Arab Emirates; native 52448/170806/30 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

Middle East · regional coverage

20 GB · 30 days

$41.99 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Promotion right now: $35.69 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

9 listed countries: AE, BH, EG, IL, JO, OM, PS, QA, SA.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; Middle East; native 52428/173111/30 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

United Arab Emirates Unlimited

60 individually priced variants, with daily high-speed limits.

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United Arab Emirates · country coverage

Unlimited · 8 days

$36.99 USD base

Observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z. Tax basis and checkout unverified.

Advertised daily high-speed threshold: 3.5 GB in the country Plan details. Data continues at reduced speed; no public numeric speed is specified. High-speed data resumes every 24 hours from plan activation. Unlimited hotspot use and app calls/texting are advertised; carrier SMS and phone calls are not supported. Activation occurs on first connection to an eligible network. Advertised GB is not a verified metered-byte entitlement; actual network enforcement is unverified. Country policy observed 2026-10-13T20:43:54.931Z; complete policy and other app behavior remain unverified.

Promotion right now: $31.44 on gigsky.com with SPOOKY15. Comparisons use the list price; eligibility and expiry unknown.

Coverage and requirements

1 listed countries: AE.

Age 18 or above; account with associated valid SIM/eSIM; compatible unlocked device. These ordinary requirements are disclosed, not individually verified.

No special customer restriction established. Individual eligibility is not verified.

gigsky plan feed: 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z
gigsky website catalog: 2026-10-19T21:29:36.064Z
consumer terms: 2026-10-10T20:50:35.700071+00:00
public policy AE: 2026-10-13T20:43:54.931Z

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; United Arab Emirates; native 52448/170191/8 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified.

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

Virgin Connect · 1GB / 7 days

Prices are for one bundle, without assumed repeat purchases. Promotions are separate observations. Coverage, ordinary service requirements and source dates remain attached to each offer.

Lowest stored total

$3.50

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Lowest stored $/GB

$0.98

Virgin Connect · 100GB / 30 days · $98.50 total

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Plans tracked

172

across 6 providers, stored snapshots

Stored unlimited price

$4.71

Roamless · 1-day unlimited plan

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Every plan we track for United Arab Emirates

172 plans across 6 providers, sorted by price-per-gigabyte. Numbers come from stored country-plan snapshots. Confirm current prices with the provider. Showing 15 below - the 14 cheapest by $/GB plus each provider's best plan and qualified website observations.

Provider	Data	Days	Network	Price	$/GB	Get
Virgin ConnectUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage	100GB	30	Listed networks: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified	$98.50 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from roam.virginconnect.com's United Arab Emirates page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 100 GB for 30 days, $98.50. Networks listed by Virgin Connect: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified. Hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Virgin Connect options · Official source	$0.98	Get →
NomadLocal United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 20 GB · country coverage	20GB	30	Offer network and 5G availability unknown	$29.00 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 20 GB · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 20 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog. Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19. View Nomad options · Official source	$1.45	Get →
Virgin ConnectUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage	50GB	30	Listed networks: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified	$74.00 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from roam.virginconnect.com's United Arab Emirates page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 50 GB for 30 days, $74.00. Networks listed by Virgin Connect: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified. Hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Virgin Connect options · Official source	$1.48	Get →
RoamlessUnited Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage	50GB	30	Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G; actual availability unverified	$81.95 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 50 GB for 30 days, $81.95. Country: AE. Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Roamless options · Official source	$1.64	Get →
Virgin ConnectUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage	20GB	30	Listed networks: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified	$33.00 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from roam.virginconnect.com's United Arab Emirates page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 20 GB for 30 days, $33.00. Networks listed by Virgin Connect: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified. Hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Virgin Connect options · Official source	$1.65	Get →
SailyUnited Arab Emirates 20GB 30 days · country coverage	20GB	30	Offer network and 5G availability unknown	$33.99 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from Saily's plan feed (the plan package saily.com sells), fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates 20GB 30 days · country coverage. Native fixed allowance: 20 GB; duration and USD bundle price are advertised in the plan feed. Exact covered countries: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Fetched in a browser on saily.com from Saily's plan feed at 2026-10-19T07:18:59.181Z (HTTP 200). Offer selection and availability may vary by session. Confirm the duration and price with Saily. View Saily options · Official source	$1.70	Get →
RoamlessUnited Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage	20GB	30	Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G; actual availability unverified	$36.45 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 20 GB for 30 days, $36.45. Country: AE. Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Roamless options · Official source	$1.82	Get →
NomadLocal United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 10 GB · country coverage	10GB	30	Offer network and 5G availability unknown	$18.50 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 10 GB · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 10 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog. Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19. View Nomad options · Official source	$1.85	Get →
Virgin ConnectUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage	10GB	30	Listed networks: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified	$19.00 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from roam.virginconnect.com's United Arab Emirates page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 10 GB for 30 days, $19.00. Networks listed by Virgin Connect: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified. Hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Virgin Connect options · Official source	$1.90	Get →
RoamlessMiddle East Data Plan · regional coverage (13 countries)	50GB	30	Networks not listed for this regional offer	$97.95 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Middle East Data Plan · regional coverage. Fixed allowance: 50 GB for 30 days, $97.95. Covered countries: AE, BH, EG, IL, IQ, JO, KW, MA, OM, QA, SA, TN, TR. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Roamless options · Official source	$1.96	Get →
RoamlessUnited Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage	10GB	30	Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G; actual availability unverified	$19.95 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 10 GB for 30 days, $19.95. Country: AE. Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Roamless options · Official source	$1.99	Get →
SailyUnited Arab Emirates 10GB 30 days · country coverage	10GB	30	Offer network and 5G availability unknown	$19.99 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from Saily's plan feed (the plan package saily.com sells), fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates 10GB 30 days · country coverage. Native fixed allowance: 10 GB; duration and USD bundle price are advertised in the plan feed. Exact covered countries: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Fetched in a browser on saily.com from Saily's plan feed at 2026-10-19T07:18:59.181Z (HTTP 200). Offer selection and availability may vary by session. Confirm the duration and price with Saily. View Saily options · Official source	$2.00	Get →
GigSkyMiddle East · regional coverage	20 GB	30	Offer network and 5G availability unknown	$41.99 Offer source and terms Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source GigSky plan catalog (Bulk API, the same plans and prices as the copy gigsky.com loads), fetched weekly; Middle East; native 52428/173111/30 days. List price before promotions. Native identity and exact merchant quantity retained. Ordinary service requirements apply; individual eligibility, tax, checkout, activation, hotspot and complete policy unverified. Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.	$2.10	Get →
NomadLocal United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 5 GB · country coverage	5GB	30	Offer network and 5G availability unknown	$11.00 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 5 GB · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 5 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog. Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19. View Nomad options · Official source	$2.20	Get →
GoMoWorldUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage	13GB	30	Offer network and 5G availability unknown	$35.99 Offer source and terms Advertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 13 GB for 30 days, $35.99. GoMoWorld currently advertises +5 GB extra data on this plan; not counted here. Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View GoMoWorld options · Official source	$2.77	Get →

Virgin ConnectUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage

$98.50

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roam.virginconnect.com's United Arab Emirates page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 100 GB for 30 days, $98.50.

Networks listed by Virgin Connect: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified. Hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.

Data: 100GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $0.98
Network: Listed networks: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified

NomadLocal United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 20 GB · country coverage

$29.00

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 20 GB · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 20 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.

Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.

Data: 20GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.45
Network: Offer network and 5G availability unknown

Virgin ConnectUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage

$74.00

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roam.virginconnect.com's United Arab Emirates page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 50 GB for 30 days, $74.00.

Data: 50GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.48
Network: Listed networks: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified

RoamlessUnited Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage

$81.95

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 50 GB for 30 days, $81.95.

Country: AE. Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.

Data: 50GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.64
Network: Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G; actual availability unverified

Virgin ConnectUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage

$33.00

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roam.virginconnect.com's United Arab Emirates page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 20 GB for 30 days, $33.00.

Data: 20GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.65
Network: Listed networks: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified

SailyUnited Arab Emirates 20GB 30 days · country coverage

$33.99

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from Saily's plan feed (the plan package saily.com sells), fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates 20GB 30 days · country coverage.

Native fixed allowance: 20 GB; duration and USD bundle price are advertised in the plan feed.

Exact covered countries: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Fetched in a browser on saily.com from Saily's plan feed at 2026-10-19T07:18:59.181Z (HTTP 200).

Offer selection and availability may vary by session. Confirm the duration and price with Saily.

View Saily options · Official source

Data: 20GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.70
Network: Offer network and 5G availability unknown

RoamlessUnited Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage

$36.45

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 20 GB for 30 days, $36.45.

Country: AE. Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.

Data: 20GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.82
Network: Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G; actual availability unverified

NomadLocal United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 10 GB · country coverage

$18.50

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 10 GB · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 10 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.

Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.

Data: 10GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.85
Network: Offer network and 5G availability unknown

Virgin ConnectUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage

$19.00

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roam.virginconnect.com's United Arab Emirates page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 10 GB for 30 days, $19.00.

Data: 10GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.90
Network: Listed networks: Du, Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT (2G/3G/4G/5G); actual availability unverified

RoamlessMiddle East Data Plan · regional coverage (13 countries)

$97.95

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Middle East Data Plan · regional coverage.

Fixed allowance: 50 GB for 30 days, $97.95.

Covered countries: AE, BH, EG, IL, IQ, JO, KW, MA, OM, QA, SA, TN, TR. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.

Data: 50GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.96
Network: Networks not listed for this regional offer

RoamlessUnited Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage

$19.95

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 10 GB for 30 days, $19.95.

Country: AE. Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.

Data: 10GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $1.99
Network: Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G; actual availability unverified

SailyUnited Arab Emirates 10GB 30 days · country coverage

$19.99

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from Saily's plan feed (the plan package saily.com sells), fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates 10GB 30 days · country coverage.

Native fixed allowance: 10 GB; duration and USD bundle price are advertised in the plan feed.

Offer selection and availability may vary by session. Confirm the duration and price with Saily.

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Data: 10GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $2.00
Network: Offer network and 5G availability unknown

GigSkyMiddle East · regional coverage

$41.99

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

Data: 20 GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $2.10
Network: Offer network and 5G availability unknown

NomadLocal United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 5 GB · country coverage

$11.00

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 5 GB · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 5 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.

Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.

Data: 5GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $2.20
Network: Offer network and 5G availability unknown

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GoMoWorldUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage

$35.99

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 13 GB for 30 days, $35.99. GoMoWorld currently advertises +5 GB extra data on this plan; not counted here.

Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.

Data: 13GB
Days: 30
$/GB: $2.77
Network: Offer network and 5G availability unknown

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How much data will I actually use in United Arab Emirates?

Most travelers buy too much data and overpay, or buy too little and have to top up. Tell us your trip and we will size the plan based on typical usage.

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How you will use it

You will likely need

4 GB

0.4 GB/day × 10 days, with a small buffer

Idea in testingOur own eSIM · not yet available

What if it was just $5.00 a GB, everywhere?

We are considering a BetterSIM eSIM at one flat rate worldwide. No tiers, no bundles, no per-country price shopping, no volume discounts you never reach. The same $5.00 in United Arab Emirates as in Fiji or Kenya.

Your 4 GB would cost$20.00($5.00/GB, credit never expires)

Straight answer: this would not be the cheapest option. The plans listed on this page are often less per GB, especially in Europe and Asia. It would be the simplest. Savings against Google Fi depend on usage, Bill Protection and speed needs.

How this would work

Network coverage, region by region

Most “best eSIM” pages tell you United Arab Emirates has good coverage and stop there. Here is what actually works where, by region, sourced from carrier roaming agreements and updated when carriers change partners.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Metros

Excellent

Etisalat and du both offer dense 5G across the two flagship cities, including the Marina, Downtown, Bur Dubai and the Corniche. Indoor coverage in the mega-malls (Dubai Mall, Yas Mall) is consistently strong.

Dubai Metro and Tram

Excellent

Full cell coverage on every Metro line including the underground stretches. The Dubai Tram and the Palm Monorail also hold signal end to end. Etisalat tends to be the more reliable underground operator.

Sharjah and Northern Emirates (Ajman, RAK, UAQ)

Strong

4G/5G blankets the populated coastal strip from Sharjah up through Ras Al Khaimah. Coverage holds inland to Hatta and through the Hajar mountain road if you take the Khor Fakkan crossing.

Desert Resorts (Liwa Oasis, Al Ain, Bab Al Shams)

Good

Etisalat is the consistent choice across the desert interior. The dune-bashing and overnight desert-camp areas have usable signal at the resorts themselves; the deeper dune drives lose coverage between sites.

East Coast (Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Dibba)

Strong

The Indian Ocean coastline and the mountain road from Sharjah are well covered on both carriers. Diving sites and the rocky beaches at Snoopy Island and Al Aqah stay connected.

Hajar Mountains and Empty Quarter Fringes

Variable

Etisalat reaches further into the Hajars and out toward the Rub' al Khali fringes. Some interior wadis and the unpaved tracks above Jebel Jais lose signal entirely; carry offline maps for serious mountain driving.

City-by-city connectivity in United Arab Emirates

Carrier coverage is the same nationwide story; the airport, the subway, and the free WiFi situation change city by city. Here is what travelers asking specifically about these cities actually need to know.

Dubai

Arriving: Dubai International (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers. All three terminals have 5G end-to-end from both Etisalat (e&) and du. The Dubai Metro Red Line connects T3 and T1 to Downtown in about 45 minutes - signal holds throughout the underground stretches. Al Maktoum (DWC) in the south handles overflow and cargo.
On the subway and rail: The Dubai Metro (Red and Green lines, plus the 2020 Route 2020 extension) has full cell coverage on every platform and inside tunnels - both Etisalat and du run 5G underground. The Dubai Tram through Marina/JBR and the monorail to Palm Jumeirah stay connected. RTA buses keep continuous signal. The Burj Khalifa observation deck has full 5G on both carriers.
Free public WiFi: Du Free WiFi is available across Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, City Walk, Dubai Marina and most public beaches with a quick mobile-number SMS verification (one-time). Etisalat Smart Dubai WiFi covers the Downtown Boulevard and the Metro stations. Hotels universally have free guest WiFi. Note: many free networks require a UAE mobile number for SMS verification - keeping your eSIM live makes this easier.
Coverage in the city: Etisalat (e&) has slightly broader 5G across Dubai overall, particularly indoor coverage in older Bur Dubai and Deira districts. du is highly competitive in Downtown, Dubai Marina, JLT and Business Bay, often slightly faster on raw 5G speeds. Both run 5G SA across the city. Coverage holds across mega-malls, the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina Walk and at Burj Al Arab. Indoor at Dubai Mall fashion levels is excellent on both.
If you prefer a local SIM: Etisalat and du both have stores in DXB arrivals (T1, T2, T3) selling tourist SIMs - typically 1 GB free included with the tourist pack, plus paid top-ups. Carrefour and Lulu hypermarket branches throughout the city sell SIMs. Tourist SIM activation requires passport scan (biometric on arrival for short-term tourist plans). Note: most VoIP services (WhatsApp voice/video, FaceTime, Skype) are blocked nationwide regardless of carrier.

Abu Dhabi

Arriving: Zayed International Airport (AUH, renamed from Abu Dhabi International in 2024) opened the new Terminal A in late 2023 - massive single-terminal hub with full 5G from both carriers. No direct rail link yet; the standard transfer is Etihad Express bus or taxi to the city in about 35-50 minutes depending on traffic.
On the subway and rail: Abu Dhabi has no metro system yet (the planned Abu Dhabi Metro is under early construction). The Department of Transport bus network is the public-transit backbone and maintains continuous cellular signal on all routes. The Yas Island internal shuttles and the Yas Express to Ferrari World, Warner Bros World and Yas Waterworld all stay connected.
Free public WiFi: Smart Abu Dhabi WiFi covers the Corniche, Saadiyat Island public beaches, the Louvre Abu Dhabi promenade and major malls (Yas Mall, Marina Mall, Al Wahda Mall) with SMS verification. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visitor centre and the surrounding gardens have free WiFi. Hotels universally have guest WiFi.
Coverage in the city: Etisalat (e&) and du both run 5G across central Abu Dhabi island, the Corniche, Reem Island, Al Maryah Island and the Yas/Saadiyat tourist islands. Etisalat tends to have slightly stronger indoor coverage at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (under the marble domes) and in the labyrinthine Al Ain Souk. du is highly competitive on Yas Island and around the Ferrari World/F1 circuit area. Coverage holds well at Liwa and Al Ain day-trip distances; deeper desert routes lean on Etisalat for continuity.
If you prefer a local SIM: Etisalat and du have stores in the new Terminal A at Zayed International arrivals. LuLu Hypermarket on Hamdan Street, Marina Mall and Al Wahda Mall all stock tourist SIMs. Same VoIP restriction as Dubai applies nationwide. Passport scan required for activation.

Local Network Insights

Curated tips to help you stay connected in United Arab Emirates.

Etisalat (e&) and du provide citywide 5G in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with LTE covering desert highways. Free airport Wi-Fi is limited, so loading an eSIM in advance keeps you online for ride-hailing the moment you exit customs.

Connectivity Overview

What to expect for mobile connectivity in United Arab Emirates.

The United Arab Emirates offers premium mobile connectivity driven by Etisalat (e&) and du. Dubai and Abu Dhabi feature widespread 5G coverage, with fast 4G LTE along highway corridors and in smaller emirates like Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The UAE's modern infrastructure means connectivity is reliable in malls, hotels, airports, and desert resorts.

Note that VoIP services like WhatsApp calls and FaceTime may be restricted - the UAE blocks many VoIP applications, though regular data browsing, messaging, and social media work without issues. An eSIM ensures you're connected from the moment you exit Dubai International or Abu Dhabi Airport.

Practical Data Tips

VoIP calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype) may be blocked - use regular phone calls instead
Regular messaging, browsing, and social media work normally
5G coverage in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is extensive and very fast
Data is essential for ride-hailing (Careem/Uber) and navigating mega-malls
Airport free Wi-Fi has time limits - your eSIM provides uninterrupted connectivity

At a Glance

Average Data Cost

~$2-$4/GB

Network Quality

5G in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Fast 4G LTE across all emirates.

eSIM Availability

eSIM supported by both UAE carriers. No registration needed for tourist eSIMs.

Major Carriers

Etisalat (e&)

Recommended Providers for United Arab Emirates

Virgin Connect

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Plans for United Arab Emirates

From $3.50

DataValidityPrice

1 GBUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage7 days$3.50

3 GBUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage30 days$8.00

10 GBUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage30 days$19.00

100 GBUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage30 days$98.50

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roam.virginconnect.com's United Arab Emirates page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 1 GB for 7 days, $3.50.

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GigSky

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Plans for United Arab Emirates

From $3.99

DataValidityPrice

1 GBUnited Arab Emirates · country coverage15 days$3.99

3 GBUnited Arab Emirates · country coverage15 days$8.99

10 GBMiddle East · regional coverage30 days$23.99

UnlimitedUnited Arab Emirates · country coverage1 days$5.99

Offer source and terms

Advertised base price observed 2026-10-19T21:29:35.870Z; checkout unverified. Official offer source

Tax basis and final checkout total unknown.

Etisalat

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GoMoWorld

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Plans for United Arab Emirates

From $4.99

DataValidityPrice

0.8 GBUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage7 days$4.99

4 GBUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage30 days$12.99

8 GBUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage30 days$24.99

13 GBUnited Arab Emirates plan · country coverage30 days$35.99

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 800 MB for 7 days, $4.99.

Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.

$5 Credit - Code 4ZTCB

Roamless

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Plans for United Arab Emirates

From $3.95

Pay-as-you-go: $2.95/GB

DataValidityPrice

1 GBUnited Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage30 days$3.95

3 GBUnited Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage30 days$8.95

10 GBUnited Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage30 days$19.95

UnlimitedUnited Arab Emirates Unlimited · country coverage1 days$4.71

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates Data Plan · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 1 GB for 30 days, $3.95.

Country: AE. Listed networks: du 3G/LTE/4G/5G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.

Nomad

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Plans for United Arab Emirates

From $4.00

DataValidityPrice

1 GBLocal United Arab Emirates - 7 Days - 1 GB · country coverage7 days$4.00

3 GBLocal United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 3 GB · country coverage30 days$8.50

10 GBLocal United Arab Emirates - 30 Days - 10 GB · country coverage30 days$18.50

UnlimitedLocal United Arab Emirates - 3 Days - unlimited · country coverage3 days$12.00

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local United Arab Emirates - 7 Days - 1 GB · country coverage.

Fixed allowance: 1 GB for 7 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.

Country: AE. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.

$5 Off - Code JEDASE9317

Saily

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Plans for United Arab Emirates

From $8.99

DataValidityPrice

1 GBUnited Arab Emirates 1GB 7 days · country coverage7 days$8.99

3 GBUnited Arab Emirates 3GB 30 days · country coverage30 days$9.99

10 GBUnited Arab Emirates 10GB 30 days · country coverage30 days$19.99

UnlimitedUnited Arab Emirates UNLIMITED 5 days · country coverage5 days$18.99

Offer source and terms

Advertised USD price from Saily's plan feed (the plan package saily.com sells), fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. United Arab Emirates 1GB 7 days · country coverage.

Native fixed allowance: 1 GB; duration and USD bundle price are advertised in the plan feed.

Offer selection and availability may vary by session. Confirm the duration and price with Saily.

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Google Fi

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Plans for United Arab Emirates

From $10.00

Pay-as-you-go: $10.00/GB

DataValidityPrice

1 GB30 days$10.00

3 GB30 days$30.00

10 GB30 days$60.00