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Gulf GCC Countries eSIM: travel internet activated with a QR code

Gulf GCC Countries eSIM: travel mobile data with no roaming

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Mobile connection in Gulf GCC Countries with the PuraSIM eSIM

Travel internet in Gulf GCC Countries without a physical SIM card

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eSIM Gulf GCC Countries

Name: eSIM Gulf GCC Countries
Brand: PuraSIM
SKU: SAAEQAKWOMBH-6_1_7
Price: 10.2 EUR
Availability: InStock

4.8/5

Instant delivery in 1 minute

Save up to 90% on roaming

High-speed 4G/5G connection5G

Keep your WhatsApp and number

Choose your plan

DealBuy a pack and save

Global Backup included ~~10,99 US$~~FREE

Number of eSIMs (travellers)

Total€10,20

100% secure payment

Refund 180 days if unactivated

Instant delivery

Coverage in Gulf GCC Countries

Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Gulf GCC Countries
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 Gulf Countries (GCC) to travel with internet in the Gulf countries without roaming and cross borders with a single QR. You connect as soon as you land: scan the code you receive by email in a minute, without changing your physical SIM or paying roaming. Ideal for Maps, WhatsApp, translating or setting up a hotspot.

A single plan connects you to top-tier local networks in the Gulf states 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 your group.

What's included

4G/5G data in the Gulf countries (GCC)
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
Top-up: Yes
Hotspot: Yes
Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase

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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.

September 2026

Activation was quick and simple, and I had a connection the whole time with no hassle. Coverage and speed were very good.

September 2026

I went on a trip around Latin America and had coverage everywhere, at a very good price. Highly recommended 💪🏼

September 2026

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.

Gulf GCC Countries

Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Gulf GCC Countries without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.

Travel connected, without the hassle

No bill shock

Pay once and you're done

No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.

What if it fails?

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.

No tech skills needed

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 Gulf GCC Countries

Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Gulf GCC Countries.

Data	Duration	Price
Gulf GCC Countries · 1 GB	7 days	€10,20
Gulf GCC Countries · 3 GB	30 days	€28,84
Gulf GCC Countries · 5 GB	30 days	€47,48
Gulf GCC Countries · 10 GB	30 days	€84,77

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 Gulf GCC Countries 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

Connect to WiFi

Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.

Settings → Cellular

Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".

Scan the QR

The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.

Activate on arrival

At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSIM.

Connect to WiFi

Install it before you travel.

Settings → Connections → SIM

Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".

Scan the QR

Confirm the profile download.

Turn 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 Gulf GCC Countries 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 Gulf GCC Countries: your carrier charges you every day

✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €10,20

Don't lose money

Fixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.

Don't lose connection

High-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.

Don't lose your number

Your SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.

Don't lose time

No queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.

Don't lose coverage

Connect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.

Don't lose your cool

No 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.

See all 200+ destinations →

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

Instagram

TikTok

Maps

YouTube

Spotify

Netflix

Gmail

Booking

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 Gulf GCC Countries, 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 Gulf GCC Countries from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.

PuraSIM eSIMs for Gulf GCC Countries 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 Gulf GCC Countries. 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 Gulf GCC Countries 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 Gulf GCC Countries without changing phone or number.

Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Gulf GCC Countries 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 Gulf GCC Countries 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 Gulf GCC Countries, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Gulf GCC Countries as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.

The days start counting from your first data use in Gulf GCC Countries, 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 Gulf GCC Countries 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 Gulf GCC Countries 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 Gulf GCC Countries. 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 Gulf GCC Countries eSIM

eSIM for the Gulf Countries (GCC): internet without roaming

With a single plan, you get mobile data in all six Gulf Cooperation Council countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. The eSIM connects to the local networks with the best coverage, such as Etisalat and du in the UAE, STC, Mobily, and Zain in Saudi Arabia, Ooredoo and Vodafone in Qatar, Batelco in Bahrain, and Omantel in Oman. Land in Dubai, Riyadh, or Doha, activate your data, and start browsing instantly — no need to swap cards every time you cross a border.

Roaming in the Gulf: why an eSIM makes sense for you

No Gulf country is part of the European Union, so your plan from home doesn't cover these destinations and roaming costs skyrocket: you'll typically pay between 10 and 15 € per day, or per-megabyte rates that turn a video or a map into an unpleasant bill. An eSIM for the Gulf countries removes that surprise: you buy your data upfront, know exactly what you're paying, and use your phone with the same peace of mind as at home for Google Maps, WhatsApp, Uber, or Careem.

How much does an eSIM for the Gulf countries cost?

The price depends on the gigabytes and the length of your trip. For a short layover in Dubai with navigation and messaging, 1 GB for a few days is usually enough; for a one- or two-week route through the UAE, Qatar, and Oman, 3 to 5 GB is comfortable; and if you're working remotely or sharing data, 10 GB or a top-up plan is better. You can compare all options at all destinations and pick the one that fits your trip.

eSIM vs. physical SIM in the Gulf

A local physical SIM means finding a store when you arrive and, in countries like Saudi Arabia or the UAE, registering it with your passport — which eats up time on your first day. The eSIM is 100% digital: you buy it before you leave, install it with a QR code, and keep your usual number active for bank SMS or calls. No plastic, no airport queues, and no relying on finding an open counter.

Does the eSIM work in Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, or Abu Dhabi?

Yes. 4G and 5G coverage in the Gulf's major cities is excellent. It works in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Etisalat and du, in Riyadh and Jeddah with STC, Mobily, or Zain, in Doha with Ooredoo, in Kuwait City with Zain, in Manama (Bahrain) with Batelco, and in Muscat (Oman) with Omantel. You'll have a stable signal in tourist areas, malls, hotels, and airports, as well as on routes between cities.

How do you activate the Gulf eSIM?

When you buy it, you'll receive a QR code with instructions by email. Scan it from your phone's settings, leave the eSIM installed, and when you land in the Gulf, turn on data roaming so it connects to the local network. It takes a couple of minutes, and you can set it up calmly from home using Wi-Fi. If it's your first time, follow our step-by-step eSIM guide and you'll arrive with internet ready from minute one.