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eSIM United Arab Emirates
Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
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Guaranteed refund
Instant delivery
Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges.
Coverage in United Arab Emirates- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in United Arab Emirates
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM United Arab Emirates lets you travel with internet in the United Arab Emirates without roaming from the moment you land in Dubai. Scan the QR that reaches your email in about a minute, without changing your physical SIM or queuing: connect instantly for Google Maps, WhatsApp or translating as you discover Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
You browse over the country's top-tier local network (Etisalat) with 4G/5G coverage. You pick the GB and the days you need and pay only for that; you keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data by hotspot with whoever travels with you.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in the United Arab Emirates
- Hotspot included — share internet with those traveling with you
- Your usual number stays active — WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Top up data without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only — no traditional calls or SMS
- Your phone must be eSIM compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you leave — you have 180 days from purchase to do it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: AE - Etisalat 5G
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
Risk-free purchase
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Your next destination
United Arab Emirates
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of United Arab Emirates without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for United Arab Emirates
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across United Arab Emirates.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates · 100 MB | 7 days | €0,51 |
| United Arab Emirates · 500 MB | 7 days | €1,28 |
| United Arab Emirates · 1 GB | 7 days | €4,27 |
| United Arab Emirates · 3 GB | 15 days | €11,98 |
| United Arab Emirates · 3 GB | 30 days | €12,83 |
| United Arab Emirates · 5 GB | 30 days | €19,26 |
| United Arab Emirates · 10 GB | 30 days | €36,38 |
| United Arab Emirates · 10 GB | 60 days | €38,09 |
| United Arab Emirates · 20 GB | 30 days | €65,49 |
| United Arab Emirates · 50 GB | 180 days | €227,42 |
Before you buy
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your United Arab Emirates plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Installation
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSim.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSim and enable roaming.
The difference
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSim eSIM for United Arab Emirates is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in United Arab Emirates: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €0,51
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
FAQ
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to United Arab Emirates, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSim eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of United Arab Emirates from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for United Arab Emirates have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across United Arab Emirates. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSim eSIM you pay a fixed price for your United Arab Emirates data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSim in United Arab Emirates without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in United Arab Emirates with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In United Arab Emirates you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for United Arab Emirates, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in United Arab Emirates as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in United Arab Emirates, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSim eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our United Arab Emirates plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another United Arab Emirates plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in United Arab Emirates. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
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More about the United Arab Emirates eSIM
eSIM for United Arab Emirates: Internet without roaming
With an eSIM for the United Arab Emirates, you arrive in Dubai or Abu Dhabi with active data from the very first minute, without paying your operator's expensive roaming charges or having to look for a store at the airport. Our eSIM relies on the local networks of Etisalat (e&) and du, the two main operators in the country, so you get the same 4G and 5G coverage as a resident. Everything is digital: you receive the QR code by email, scan it, and you're ready to go. Ideal if you're on a long layover, vacation, or business trip and need Google Maps, WhatsApp, and your reservations always at hand.
Roaming in the United Arab Emirates: why an eSIM is a good idea
The UAE is not part of the European Union, so "roaming like at home" rates do not apply, and Spanish operators charge international zone rates of around 10 to 15 euros per day, plus surcharges for calls. On a one-week trip, that's more than 70 euros just for data. With an eSIM, you pay a fixed fee for the gigabytes you need and avoid unpleasant surprises on your bill when you return. The savings compared to traditional roaming are the main reason why more and more travelers choose it for Dubai.
How much does an eSIM for the United Arab Emirates cost?
Plans start from €3.95 and the price increases with the number of gigabytes and validity days. As a reference, for a weekend in Dubai with maps, messaging, and some social media, 1 to 3 GB will be more than enough. For one or two weeks of daily mobile use, or data sharing, aim for 5 GB or more. If you use a lot of video or internet calls, choose the most generous plan and travel worry-free. You can see all options and compare destinations at all destinations.
eSIM or SIM card in the United Arab Emirates
A local physical SIM card requires queuing at the airport, showing your passport for mandatory registration, and changing your usual SIM, with the risk of losing it. An eSIM avoids all that: it's a digital profile that you install before leaving home and that coexists with your usual number, so you continue to receive your usual SMS and calls. No plastic, no waiting, and immediate activation as soon as you land.
Does the eSIM work in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah?
Yes. Etisalat and du's coverage is very solid in major cities and tourist areas, so you will have a good signal in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras al Khaimah, as well as in the tourist desert, shopping malls, and main airports. It also works on inter-emirate journeys along the E11 highway. For smooth browsing, you will have fast 4G and 5G mobile data where the local network allows.
How do I activate the UAE eSIM?
After purchase, you will receive a QR code by email. You just need to go to your phone's mobile data settings, add an eSIM, and scan the QR. We recommend installing it before traveling and activating it upon landing in Dubai to avoid using extra data. If it's your first time, follow the step-by-step instructions in our eSIM guide and in a couple of minutes, you'll be connected without touching your usual SIM card.
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