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eSIM Middle East and North Africa
4.8/5Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
100% secure payment
Refund 180 days if unactivated
Instant delivery
Coverage in Middle East and North Africa- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Middle East and North Africa
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Refund if we can't get it working
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed3G / 4G / 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 and North Africa to have internet in the Middle East and North Africa without roaming, with a single QR for the whole trip. You land and connect in a minute by scanning the code you receive by email, without changing your physical SIM or piling up roaming charges. Perfect for Maps, WhatsApp, translating menus or creating a hotspot.
One plan links you to top-tier local networks in the countries included, with 4G/5G coverage. Choose the GB and days you need; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data by hotspot with those travelling with you.
What's included
- 4G/5G data in the Middle East and North Africa
- Share your connection by hotspot with your travel companions
- Keep your usual number: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage stay active
- You receive the activation QR by email in under 1 minute
- Top up data whenever you like, without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- It's a data-only plan: no traditional calls or SMS, though VoIP apps like WhatsApp work
- 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 so
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: BH - Zain 5G, BH - STC 5G, EG - Orange 5G, EG - Etisalat 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, MA - Orange Morocco 4G, OM - Omantel 5G, QA - ooredoo 5G, QA - Vodafone 5G, SA - Mobily 5G, SA - Zain 5G, TN - Orange 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
The (almost) 5-star eSIM
The eSIM was very easy to install and, once I reached my destination, I had a connection from the very first moment without having to worry about roaming.
Activation was quick and simple, and I had a connection the whole time with no hassle. Coverage and speed were very good.
I went on a trip around Latin America and had coverage everywhere, at a very good price. Highly recommended 💪🏼
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.
Middle East and North Africa
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Middle East and North Africa without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in more than 200 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.
eSIM plans for Middle East and North Africa
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Middle East and North Africa.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East and North Africa · 1 GB | 7 days | €17,31 |
| Middle East and North Africa · 3 GB | 15 days | €49,29 |
| Middle East and North Africa · 3 GB | 30 days | €51,51 |
| Middle East and North Africa · 5 GB | 30 days | €79,94 |
| Middle East and North Africa · 10 GB | 30 days | €140,34 |
| Middle East and North Africa · 20 GB | 30 days | €249,15 |
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 and North Africa plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
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.
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSIM eSIM for Middle East and North Africa 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
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Middle East and North Africa: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €17,31
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.
Connect in 200+ destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
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
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Middle East and North Africa, 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 and North Africa from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSIM eSIMs for Middle East and North Africa 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 and North Africa. 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 and North Africa 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 and North Africa without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Middle East and North Africa 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 and North Africa 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 and North Africa, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Middle East and North Africa as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Middle East and North Africa, 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 and North Africa 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 and North Africa 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 and North Africa. 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.
Learn to travel connected
More about the Middle East and North Africa eSIM
eSIM for Middle East and Africa: internet without roaming
A single digital plan to move through several countries in the Middle East and Africa without swapping cards at every border. The eSIM connects to the local networks with the best coverage (Etisalat and du in the UAE, STC and Mobily in Saudi Arabia, Ooredoo in Qatar, Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi in Morocco, Vodafone Egypt, Vodacom and MTN in South Africa, Safaricom in Kenya), so you have mobile data from the moment you land. Ideal if your route combines Dubai, Marrakech, Cairo or Cape Town in one trip.
Roaming in the Middle East and Africa: why an eSIM works for you
None of these countries are in the European Union, so roaming with your carrier is billed at international rates: it's easy to pay between 10 and 15 € per day, or per-MB charges that blow up your bill without you noticing. With a PuraSIM eSIM you buy your data upfront, you know what you're spending, and you avoid surprises when you get back. No carrier blocks and no hunting for a store when you arrive.
How much does an eSIM for the Middle East and Africa cost?
Prices go up depending on the GB and the days. For a city trip with maps, messaging and some social media, 1 GB for 3-4 days is usually enough. If you're spending two weeks traveling through several countries or you use video and GPS navigation, go for 5 GB or more. You can compare all the options at all destinations and pick the volume that fits your route.
eSIM vs. physical SIM in the Middle East and Africa
A local physical SIM means finding a store, sometimes registering your passport, and swapping the chip in every country. The eSIM is a digital code: you install it before you leave home and keep your usual number active for calls and bank SMS. Crossing from the UAE to Qatar or from Morocco to Egypt doesn't force you to buy another SIM card at each stop.
Does the eSIM work in Dubai, Marrakech, Cairo or Cape Town?
Yes. 4G and 5G coverage is solid in the big cities: Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Etisalat and du, Doha with Ooredoo, Riyadh and Jeddah with STC, Casablanca and Marrakech with Maroc Telecom or Orange, Cairo with Vodafone Egypt, and Johannesburg or Cape Town with Vodacom and MTN. In rural areas or deserts the signal drops, which is normal with any carrier. Always check that your phone is eSIM-compatible.
How do you activate the eSIM for the Middle East and Africa?
After purchase you receive a QR code by email. You scan it from your phone settings, install the profile, and activate the data when you land; in a couple of minutes you're connected. We recommend installing it on Wi-Fi before your flight and leaving activation for when you arrive. You'll find the step-by-step guide with screenshots in our eSIM guide, and from there you can top up if you need more data during your trip.
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