United Arab Emirates eSIM – mobile data in the United Arab Emirates from €4.49
A Dubai holiday or a work trip: maps, ride apps and messages work straight after landing, and your own number stays in the phone.
United Arab Emirates eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: Du (5G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €30.49
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
What to know about data in the UAE
In the Emirates the plan uses the Du network. Coverage is usually good in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and outside the cities the roads and big attractions are covered too. On desert excursions the connection can weaken, so download maps and tickets in advance.
One important difference from home: voice and video calls on apps such as WhatsApp and FaceTime are generally blocked in the UAE, although messaging works normally. An eSIM does not change this, because the restriction is in the network. Messages work well, and if you need to call home, use calls from your own plan or apps that are permitted locally.
There is still plenty to use data for: Careem and Uber for rides, Google Maps and metro routes, restaurant bookings and showing tickets at theme parks and attractions. Hotel wifi often does the job in your room, but in the city your own data is handier.
You can buy a local SIM at the airport against your passport, but the queue and registration take time. The eSIM is installed in advance.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: United Arab Emirates
- Power sockets
- Socket type: G, C, D. A European C/F plug does not fit, so bring a travel adapter. The most common socket is the British type G.
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +971
- Your own mobile plan
- EU roaming rules do not apply in the United Arab Emirates, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: United Arab Emirates
Does WhatsApp work in Dubai?
Messages, photos and voice notes work. Voice and video calls on WhatsApp are generally blocked, and an eSIM does not change that.
Do Uber and Careem work in Dubai on an eSIM?
Yes, both work over a data connection. Install the apps and add a payment method before you travel.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in the United Arab Emirates?
EU roaming rules do not apply in the United Arab Emirates, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Do I need a travel adapter for the United Arab Emirates?
Yes. The sockets in the United Arab Emirates are type G, C, D, and a European C/F plug does not fit. Voltage is 230 V.
What is the calling code for the United Arab Emirates?
The calling code for the United Arab Emirates is +971. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
