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United Arab Emirates eSIM

Best travel data plans for United Arab Emirates — Middle East

From AED 14.65 · 38 plans available

  • QR code by email
  • Keep your own number
  • Starts at your destination

Choose your plan — United Arab Emirates

38 plans available. Select one and order in a minute.

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Included with every plan

  • Data-only eSIM
  • QR code delivered by email
  • Starts at your destination
  • Keep your phone number
  • Top-up available

Rivo eSIM offers prepaid data plans for United Arab Emirates on local 4G/5G networks, starting from AED 14.65. Your plan only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in United Arab Emirates, so you can install it days before departure and keep the line switched off until you arrive.

Regional plans that include United Arab Emirates

1 GBZ
Middle East · 10 countries
AED 18.33
4G/5G Hotspot 7 days
500 MB
Middle East · 6 countries
AED 22.00
4G/5G Hotspot 1 days
UnlimitedZ
Middle East · 10 countries
AED 25.67
4G/5G Hotspot Unlimited 1 days
2 GBZ
Middle East · 10 countries
AED 29.34
4G/5G Hotspot 15 days

Mobile networks in United Arab Emirates

Travel eSIMs for United Arab Emirates connect to these local networks. Depending on the plan, your eSIM uses one or more of them and your phone picks the strongest signal.

Etisalat 4G/5Gdu 4G/5GDu, Etisalat UAE 4G

5G is available on some plans (your phone must support 5G). Other plans use fast 4G/LTE.

Before you buy

Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. This is a data-only eSIM — calls work through apps like WhatsApp.

Download offline maps

Save maps of United Arab Emirates before your trip so you can find your way even without data.

Frequently asked questions about United Arab Emirates eSIM

Which mobile networks does a United Arab Emirates eSIM use?
Our United Arab Emirates plans use du, Etisalat UAE. Your phone connects automatically to the best available signal.
How much data do I need for a week in United Arab Emirates?
For maps, messages and social media, 3 to 5 GB is usually enough for a week. If you stream video or share your connection, choose 10 GB or an unlimited plan.
When does my United Arab Emirates plan start?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in United Arab Emirates, not when you buy or install it. Install it on Wi-Fi before your trip and turn the line on when you land.
Can I keep my phone number in United Arab Emirates?
Yes. The eSIM is for data only and your usual SIM stays active for calls and SMS. You can also call with WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM data.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in United Arab Emirates?
In most cases, yes: you pay a fixed prepaid price with no roaming surprises, and plans for United Arab Emirates start from AED 14.65.

Why buy an eSIM for United Arab Emirates?

Travelling to United Arab Emirates and need reliable mobile data? An eSIM is the simplest way to stay connected. Instead of looking for a local SIM card at the airport or paying expensive roaming fees to your home carrier, you buy a United Arab Emirates eSIM online before your trip and install it by scanning a QR code. No SIM swapping, no shop visit, no contract.

How to get an eSIM for United Arab Emirates

  1. 1Choose a plan — pick the data and validity that fit your trip above.
  2. 2Order and pay — with the payment method of your choice.
  3. 3Scan and install — open Settings › Mobile data › Add eSIM and scan the QR code you receive by email.
  4. 4Activate on arrival — turn on the eSIM line and data roaming when you land in United Arab Emirates.
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