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About eSIMs in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates has 4,303 eSIM plans from 109 providers on eSIMzee. 1,974 are made for United Arab Emirates alone, and 2,329 are regional or global plans that also work there. Fixed data allowances run from 100 MB to 500 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 730 days.

Prices start at $0.49, the median plan costs $30.00, the most expensive costs $1,295.21. 2,604 of them include 5G. The cheapest plan right now is from Yesim: 103 MB for 1 day at $0.49. The providers with the lowest starting prices are Yesim, eSIM.DOG, SIMPULSE and eSIMflare.

Hotspot sharing is listed on 3,042 of the 4,303 plans, so filter for it if you want to share data with a laptop or a second phone. 1,124 plans are unlimited, so check each one's full-speed allowance before you buy. Compare the price per GB rather than the headline price, and choose a validity that matches the length of your trip. Confirm that your phone supports eSIM with our device checker, and install the plan over Wi-Fi before you travel.

The best price per GB among plans with 1–50 GB of data valid for 7–90 days, one plan per provider.

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109 providers have eSIM plans for United Arab Emirates, listed by cheapest starting price.

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Frequently asked questions about United Arab Emirates eSIMs

Which mobile networks do eSIM plans for United Arab Emirates use?

For plans made for United Arab Emirates alone, eSIM providers on eSIMzee name Etisalat and DU as the local networks. Which network you connect to depends on the plan, so check the plan details before you buy.

How many travel eSIM brands and prepaid plans are available for United Arab Emirates?

eSIMzee lists 4,303 prepaid eSIM plans from 109 brands for United Arab Emirates. 1,974 are made for United Arab Emirates and 2,329 are regional or global plans that also cover it. Prices start at $0.49.

Are there unlimited data eSIM plans for United Arab Emirates?

Yes. 1,124 unlimited plans from 39 providers are listed for United Arab Emirates, priced from $1.61 to $483.28. The cheapest come from Abest eSIM (from $1.61), MicroEsim (from $1.71) and Gigago (from $2.00). Plans that publish a fair-use limit give 300 MB to 30 GB of full-speed data before slowing down to 128 kbps to 5.1 Mbps.

What is the cheapest eSIM for United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest United Arab Emirates eSIM right now is from Yesim: 103 MB for 1 day at $0.49. For comparison, the median plan costs $30.00.

Which eSIM has the most data for United Arab Emirates?

The largest fixed data allowance comes from iRoamly: 500 GB for 7 days at $58.50. 1,124 unlimited plans are listed separately.

Can I use hotspot or tethering with a United Arab Emirates eSIM?

Hotspot sharing is listed as allowed on 3,042 of the 4,303 plans for United Arab Emirates. Plans that do not say so may still allow it, so confirm with the provider before you buy.

Do I need a compatible phone to use an eSIM in United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Your phone must support eSIM and be network-unlocked to install a United Arab Emirates eSIM. Use the device checker to confirm your model before you buy.

Can I use one eSIM across several countries?

Yes. 2,329 of the 4,303 plans for United Arab Emirates are regional or global eSIMs that also work in other countries, so one plan can cover a multi-country trip. See Middle East eSIM plans or the multi-country eSIM page.