eSIM Dubai and UAE: online from the airport
Dubai needs data from minute one – ride apps, maps, bookings. Install the UAE eSIM before you fly and use it right after landing in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
Current plans and prices
Prices come live from our system and match checkout exactly – no hidden fees.
About calling apps in the UAE
Some VoIP calling apps are restricted on UAE networks regardless of which SIM or eSIM you use. Messaging and data work normally.
How much data
- Long weekend: 1–3 GB
- One week: 3–5 GB
- Longer or business stay: 10 GB or unlimited
How to activate your eSIM in 3 steps
Install it at home over WiFi and switch the line on when you land. Data roaming must be enabled on the eSIM line – without it no eSIM will get you online.
- 1. Pick a plan and pay online by card – no shipping, no waiting.
- 2. You receive an installation QR code by email and in your account.
- 3. Scan the QR code, enable the eSIM line and turn on data roaming.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Dial *#06# on your phone. If you see an EID number next to the IMEI, your phone supports eSIM. The phone also must not be carrier-locked.
Supported devices include iPhone XR/XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, plus most recent Huawei, Xiaomi and Motorola models.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cover all emirates?
Yes, it uses local networks across the UAE.
Do I need a local number?
Not for data. Keep your own number on the physical SIM.
Can I top up while travelling?
Yes, from your account.