153 verified plans from 16 providers, compared side by side.
See all 153 plansThe UAE has two networks, e& (formerly Etisalat) and du. Coverage in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is very strong; remote desert areas are the exception.
The bigger issue is calling: app-based voice and video calls such as WhatsApp calls and FaceTime Audio are restricted, so a data-only eSIM won't replace phone calls the way it does elsewhere.
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Lowest price · Cheapest for a week or more
$2.90
$0.41/day
Airhub1 GB for 7 days
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$6.49
$0.22/day
Airhub3 GB for 30 days
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$3.80
$3.80/day
eSIMXUnlimited for 1 day
Visit eSIMX(opens in a new tab)See in the list153 of 153 plans for United Arab Emirates
eSIMXPrices checked Source: esimx.com (opens in a new tab)
SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
AirhubPrices checked Source: airhubapp.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
VoyePrices checked Source: voyeglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
eSIMXPrices checked Source: esimx.com (opens in a new tab)
SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
UbigiPrices checked Source: cellulardata.ubigi.com (opens in a new tab)
AirhubPrices checked Source: airhubapp.com (opens in a new tab)
Showing the first 12, in the order chosen above.
The cheapest plan from each provider that lasts at least this long. Data allowance in brackets.
| Provider | 3+ days | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $12.503 days (unlimited) | $27.507 days (unlimited) | $49.0015 days (unlimited) | $72.0030 days (unlimited) |
| Holafly | $13.503 days (unlimited) | $27.907 days (unlimited) | $50.5015 days (unlimited) | — |
| aloSIM | $12.503 days (unlimited) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $7.0015 days (2 GB) | $9.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Ubigi | $5.007 days (1 GB) | $5.007 days (1 GB) | $10.0015 days (3 GB) | $14.0030 days (1 GB) |
| Saily | $18.995 days (unlimited) | $8.997 days (1 GB) | $48.9915 days (unlimited) | $9.9930 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMX | $8.803 days (unlimited) | $6.807 days (3 GB) | $38.9015 days (unlimited) | $7.9030 days (3 GB) |
| eTravelSim | $19.995 days (unlimited) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $49.0015 days (unlimited) | $9.4030 days (3 GB) |
| SimOptions | $3.903 days (1 GB) | $17.907 days (5 GB) | $70.5015 days (20 GB) | — |
| GoMoWorld | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $12.9930 days (4 GB) | $12.9930 days (4 GB) |
| Jetpac | $12.003 days (unlimited) | $9.007 days (3 GB) | $58.0021 days (unlimited) | $12.0030 days (5 GB) |
| eSIMGlobe | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $8.5015 days (3 GB) | $8.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Voye | $9.007 days (4 GB) | $9.007 days (4 GB) | $13.0015 days (6 GB) | $18.0030 days (10 GB) |
| eSIM2Fly | $3.807 days (1 GB) | $3.807 days (1 GB) | $7.5015 days (3 GB) | $7.8030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMo | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $8.9030 days (3 GB) | $8.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Virgin Connect Roam | $3.507 days (1 GB) | $3.507 days (1 GB) | $6.0015 days (2 GB) | $8.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Airhub | $12.003 days (unlimited) | $2.907 days (1 GB) | $6.4930 days (3 GB) | $6.4930 days (3 GB) |
WhatsApp and FaceTime calls are restricted
Reports from 2026 say most consumer VoIP calling — including WhatsApp voice and video calls and FaceTime Audio — remains blocked under the telecoms regulator's (TDRA) rules, while messaging works normally. Licensed local calling apps are allowed. Don't count on app calls with a data-only plan.
Source: Simology — UAE VoIP guide: what works in 2026; Gulf News — regulator response on WhatsApp calls in the UAE
VPNs carry legal risk
Some websites suggest a VPN for blocked calling apps. Reports say UAE authorities take misuse of VPNs seriously, with penalties. We don't recommend relying on one.
Plan lengths
Holafly's UAE price table stopped at 15 days when we checked. For longer stays, compare the 30-day plans from other providers in the table above.
Source: Holafly — UAE eSIM page
| Provider | Networks it lists |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Etisalat (e&) |
| Holafly | du |
| aloSIM | du |
| Ubigi | du |
| Saily | Not named |
| eSIMX | Not named |
| eTravelSim | du |
| SimOptions | Etisalat, du |
| GoMoWorld | Not named |
| Jetpac | Not named |
| eSIMGlobe | Etisalat |
| Voye | Etisalat, du |
| eSIM2Fly | Etisalat |
| eSIMo | Not named |
| Virgin Connect Roam | Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT, Du |
| Airhub | Etisalat, DU |
In our check on 24 Oct 2026, the cheapest verified plan for the United Arab Emirates was Airhub's united arab emirates 1 gb, 7 days (etisalat) at $2.90. A 30-day plan started at $6.49 (Airhub). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
Generally no. App-based voice and video calls such as WhatsApp calls are reported as restricted in the UAE in 2026; messaging works.
Airalo lists Etisalat (e&). Holafly, aloSIM and Ubigi list du.
Not Holafly's — it says its Saudi Arabia eSIM can't be used in the UAE or Qatar.
Single-country plans stop at the border. Compare nearby destinations, or see Middle East prices side by side.
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