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eSIM Middle East
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Coverage in Middle East- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Middle East
- 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 Middle East to travel with internet in the Middle East without roaming and cross borders with a single QR. You land connected: scan the code that reaches your email in a minute, without changing your physical SIM or paying roaming between countries. Ideal for Google Maps, WhatsApp, translating or sharing by hotspot as you explore the region.
A single plan connects you to top-tier local networks in the countries included, with 4G/5G coverage. Choose the GB and days you need and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data by hotspot with your group.
What's included
- 4G/5G data in the Middle East
- Hotspot included to share internet with those travelling 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 whenever you need it, without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only: it doesn't include traditional calls or SMS, but VoIP apps like WhatsApp do work
- Your phone must be eSIM compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- You can install the profile before travelling: you have 180 days from purchase to activate it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: AM - Beeline 4G, AM - MTS 4G, AZ - Bakcell 5G, BH - Zain 5G, BH - STC 5G, IL - Partner 5G, IL - Hot Mobile 5G, IL - Pelephone 5G, IL - PHI Networks 5G, JO - Zain 5G, JO - Umniah 4G, KW - Zain 5G, KW - Ooredoo 5G, OM - Omantel 5G, QA - ooredoo 5G, QA - Vodafone 5G, SA - Mobily 5G, SA - Zain 5G, TR - Türk Telekom 5G, TR - Turkcell 5G, 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
Middle East
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Middle East 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 Middle East
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Middle East.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East · 1 GB | 7 days | €16,69 |
| Middle East · 3 GB | 30 days | €47,51 |
| Middle East · 5 GB | 30 days | €70,63 |
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 Middle East 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 Middle East is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
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
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Middle East: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €16,69
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 Middle East, 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 Middle East from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Middle East 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 Middle East. 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 Middle East 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 Middle East without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Middle East 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 Middle East 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 Middle East, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Middle East as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Middle East, 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 Middle East 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 Middle East 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 Middle East. 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.
Travel guides
Learn to travel connected
More about the Middle East eSIM
eSIM for Middle East: internet without roaming
With a Middle East eSIM, you'll have mobile data as soon as you land in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, or Riyadh, without having to find a store or change your physical SIM card. It's a single plan that connects to the best local networks in the region: Etisalat (e&) and du in the United Arab Emirates, Ooredoo and Vodafone in Qatar, STC, Mobily, and Zain in Saudi Arabia, and Zain or Orange in Jordan. You'll connect to the 4G/5G signal with the best coverage in each country and continue to use your usual number for calls and WhatsApp.
Roaming in the Middle East: why an eSIM is a good idea
The Middle East is not part of the European Union, so there is no "roaming like at home" here. If you travel with your home plan activated, operators charge roaming fees of 10 to 15 euros per day, and sometimes more in Gulf countries. On a one-week trip through the Emirates and Qatar, that's 70-100 euros just for data. The eSIM helps you avoid this surcharge: you pay a fixed rate known in advance and forget about bill surprises when you return.
How much does an eSIM for the Middle East cost?
Plans start euros, and the price depends on the gigabytes and days. As a guideline, for a short city trip with maps and messaging, 1 or 2 GB is enough; for a week using Google Maps, a translator, Uber, and social media, estimate between 3 and 5 GB; and if you're going to telework or make video calls, 10 GB or a larger plan is better. You can top up or extend the plan without touching your phone.
eSIM or SIM card in the Middle East
A local SIM card requires you to find a store at the airport, register it with your passport (registration is mandatory in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia), and lose your usual number while using it. An eSIM is a digital chip: you buy it online before you leave, install it with a QR code, and it arrives activated. There's no plastic to lose or change, and you keep your usual line in the second slot to receive bank SMS messages.
Does the eSIM work in Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh?
Yes. Coverage is solid in major cities and tourist areas: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah (Emirates), Doha (Qatar), Riyadh and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Amman (Jordan, with Petra well covered), Muscat (Oman), and Manama (Bahrain). The eSIM relies on real operators such as Etisalat, du, Ooredoo, STC, or Omantel, so you'll have stable 4G/5G in hotels, shopping centers, and airports. Please note that some video calling apps are regulated in several Gulf countries.
How do I activate the Middle East eSIM?
You buy the plan, receive a QR code by email, and scan it from your phone settings (you need an eSIM-compatible phone). Ideally, you should install it before traveling and activate the data upon landing; the whole process takes a couple of minutes. If you have doubts about your model or want to compare coverage, check our eSIM guide and take a look at all destinations in case you combine the Middle East with another stopover.
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