United Arab Emirates eSIM
Online before you land. Pick a plan, scan the QR — works on iPhone & Android.
- Instant one-click install
- iPhone & Android compatible
- 4G/5G local speeds
- No roaming fees
Choose your plan
All plans cover United Arab Emirates. Pick what fits your trip.
No data limits — built for heavy use. Full speed up to a daily allowance, then unlimited at reduced speed.
QR delivered instantly by email. By buying, you agree to our refund policy.
- Money-back guarantee Full refund if your eSIM doesn't activate.
- Encrypted checkout
- Instant delivery QR by email within seconds.
Network
Connects to top local networks in United Arab Emirates
5G speeds
Your phone automatically connects to the strongest available local network — no manual setup needed.
Top-tier carriers
Operator: Du.
Wide coverage
Cities, airports, transit, and most rural areas. Network availability may vary by location.
Set up
Install in under 2 minutes
- Open Settings, then Cellular (or Mobile Data)
- Tap Add eSIM, then Use QR Code
- Scan the QR code from your confirmation email
- Label the plan (e.g. "United Arab Emirates Travel") and finish setup
- Once you're in the United Arab Emirates, turn on Data Roaming for this eSIM
- Open Settings, then Network & internet (or Connections)
- Tap SIMs, then Add eSIM / Download a SIM instead
- Scan the QR code from your confirmation email
- Follow the prompts to download the plan
- Once you're in the United Arab Emirates, enable this eSIM and turn on roaming
Data guide
What your data gets you
1 GB
Roughly what you can do with 1 GB in the United Arab Emirates
- Maps navigation 17 h
- Instagram 3 h
- WhatsApp calls 60 h
- YouTube (SD) 1.5 h
- Web browsing 30 h
3 GB
Roughly what you can do with 3 GB in the United Arab Emirates
- Maps navigation 51 h
- Instagram 9 h
- WhatsApp calls 180 h
- YouTube (SD) 4.5 h
- Web browsing 90 h
5 GB
Roughly what you can do with 5 GB in the United Arab Emirates
- Maps navigation 85 h
- Instagram 15 h
- WhatsApp calls 300 h
- YouTube (SD) 7.5 h
- Web browsing 150 h
10 GB
Roughly what you can do with 10 GB in the United Arab Emirates
- Maps navigation 170 h
- Instagram 30 h
- WhatsApp calls 600 h
- YouTube (SD) 15 h
- Web browsing 300 h
20 GB
What 20 GB gets you in the United Arab Emirates
- Maps navigation 340 h
- Instagram 60 h
- WhatsApp calls 1200 h
- YouTube (SD) 30 h
- Web browsing 600 h
Questions
Common questions
What carrier will my United Arab Emirates eSIM connect to?
The eSIM works in the United Arab Emirates on Du, with 5G where available. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
How do I activate my United Arab Emirates eSIM?
Right after payment you get a QR code — on the confirmation page and by email. Scan it in your phone's settings to install the eSIM. There's no physical SIM and nothing to collect.
Will the United Arab Emirates eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any unlocked, eSIM-capable phone — most models from 2018 on (iPhone XS+, recent Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel 3+). iPhones bought in mainland China don't support eSIM.
How long is a United Arab Emirates plan valid?
Each plan is valid for the number of days shown (for example 7, 15 or 30), counted from the moment it first connects in the United Arab Emirates — not from purchase.
Can I get unlimited data in the United Arab Emirates?
There's an unlimited option in the United Arab Emirates: a daily-cap plan you buy for a set number of days, ideal for heavier use.
What happens after the fair-use cap in the United Arab Emirates?
"Unlimited" means a 1GB/day full-speed allowance; past that you stay connected at a slower speed until the daily reset. There's no hard cut-off and no overage charge.
Best uses for a United Arab Emirates eSIM
- Maps and navigation. Step-by-step directions in unfamiliar cities, restaurant search, public transit routing.
- Messaging and calls. WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal, Telegram — all work the same as at home.
- Translation apps. Real-time translation when ordering food or asking for directions.
- Rideshare and bookings. Local Uber/Bolt/taxi apps, last-minute hotel and flight changes.
- Sharing the trip. Posting photos, video calls home, livestreaming.
Travel tips for United Arab Emirates
- Install before you fly. Set up the eSIM while you’re still on home Wi-Fi — you’ll be online the moment you land.
- Save your home line for calls. Use the eSIM for data only and keep your regular SIM for calls and SMS from your bank.
- Turn off “Roaming” on your home line. Prevents accidental charges from background apps using cellular data.
- Keep airline mode off. The eSIM activates only when it sees a local network — if your phone is in airplane mode, nothing happens.
- Top up if you need more. Out of data? Buy another plan and stack it — previous plan ends, new one starts.
Multi-country plans
Visiting more than United Arab Emirates?
These plans cover United Arab Emirates plus everywhere else on your route — one eSIM, no swapping at borders.