eSIM comparison
eSIM for the UAE
Every data plan for the UAE at a glance, plus regional plans and pay-as-you-go. In the YesTrip comparison you set the trip length and data need and see the cheapest offer.
eSIM calculator
Pick destination, trip length and use – the calculator shows the cheapest offers of all providers. Several countries? Then it compares regional plans too.
Roaming
For most visitors roaming in the UAE costs extra. A travel eSIM is usually much cheaper.
What does a week in the UAE cost?
The cheapest fitting plan for 7 days, by use:
| Light: maps, messages | ≈ 3 GB |  3 GB · 7 days | €8.00 |
| Normal: plus social media, photos, music | ≈ 6 GB | 2 × 3 GB · 7 days | €16.00 |
| Heavy: plus video, video calls, hotspot | ≈ 14 GB | Unlimited · 7 days | €24.44 |
Data plans for the UAE
| Data | Validity | Price | per GB | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 3 days | €3.55 | €3.55 | |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €7.99 | €7.99 |  |
| 3 GB | 3 days | €7.55 | €2.52 | |
| 3 GB | 7 days | €8.00 | €2.67 | |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €8.99 | €3.00 | |
| 5 GB | 7 days | €9.78 | €1.96 | |
| 5 GB | 15 days | €10.22 | €2.04 | |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €10.49 | €2.10 | |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €10.66 | €2.13 | |
| 10 GB | 7 days | €16.44 | €1.64 | |
| 10 GB | 15 days | €16.88 | €1.69 | |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €17.77 | €1.78 | |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €17.99 | €1.80 | |
| 20 GB | 15 days | €29.33 | €1.47 | |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €30.21 | €1.51 | |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €30.49 | €1.52 | |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €11.11 | – | |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €16.88 | – | |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €16.99 | – | |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €24.44 | – | |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €25.99 | – | |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €30.99 | – | |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €31.10 | – | |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €43.49 | – | |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €43.54 | – | |
| Unlimited | 20 days | €53.49 | – | |
| Unlimited | 25 days | €58.49 | – | |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €63.98 | – | |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €63.99 | – | |
Airalo plans: with 5G · starts on arrival · top-ups possible
The plans use, among others: Etisalat (5G).
Traffic is routed through another country – services like Google and WhatsApp therefore usually work here too.
Regional and global plans that cover it
| Plan | Data | Validity | Price | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East & North Africa · 13 countries | 3 GB | 3 days | €9.78 | |
| Global · 168 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | €21.33 | |
| Global · 168 countries | Unlimited | 3 days | €21.33 | |
| Middle East & North Africa · 13 countries | Unlimited | 3 days | €21.33 | |
| Middle East & North Africa · 13 countries | 10 GB | 7 days | €22.22 | |
| Global · 168 countries | 10 GB | 180 days | €50.65 | |
Pay as you go
You pay per MB used (€0.01 per MB, about €10.24 per GB) plus a one-time €10.00 for the SIM according to the provider. View
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FAQ
Do I need an eSIM for the UAE?
If your tariff does not include the UAE, a travel eSIM is usually the cheapest way to get mobile data.
How much is an eSIM for the UAE?
The cheapest plan in the comparison costs €3.55. Larger plans are usually cheaper per GB.
Do I keep my normal number?
Yes. The travel eSIM runs next to your normal SIM. Your number stays reachable for calls and texts; roaming costs for those depend on your tariff.
When do I install the eSIM?
Ideally at home before you leave, on Wi-Fi. Many plans only start when the eSIM first connects at the destination.
Providers’ prices as of 19 October 2026, converted to euros at the ECB rate. The price on the provider’s site counts. Drimsim per-MB price checked on 19 October 2026. YesTrip earns a commission from the provider on purchases – your price stays the same. You buy and pay on the provider’s site.
