🇦🇪 eSIM plans for United Arab Emirates

Starting at $5.03/day*

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* The "as low as" figure is the lowest per-day rate, taken from the longest unlimited data plan on sale here.

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Here's how Onetel stacks up against other options in United Arab Emirates.

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Heavy Restrictions

Getting Online in United Arab Emirates

The UAE blocks all VoIP calling features — WhatsApp voice/video calls, FaceTime, Skype, and Zoom calls do not work. Text messaging via these apps functions normally. Adult content, gambling, and LGBTQ+ content are blocked. Consider a VPN for VoIP access.

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Services affected: WhatsApp calls, FaceTime Audio, Skype calls, Zoom calls, adult content, gambling sites

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eSIM costs for United Arab Emirates

Prices shown in USD

7 days of unlimited data in United Arab Emirates costs $36.20 — about $5.17 a day on Etisalat by e&, du or Virgin Mobile UAE, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In United Arab Emirates, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 310.6 Mbps.

Duration	Data	Price	Daily cost
1 day	500 MB	$6.24	$6.24/day
3 days	—	$16.24	$5.41/day
5 days	—	$26.22	$5.24/day
7 days	100 MB	$36.20	$5.17/day
10 days	—	$51.14	$5.11/day
15 days	2 GB	$76.10	$5.07/day
30 days	3 GB	$150.88	$5.03/day
60 days	10 GB	$29.96	$0.50/day
180 days	50 GB	$210.00	$1.17/day

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Which networks you connect to in United Arab Emirates

Your eSIM roams onto United Arab Emirates's own operators. These are the networks and the frequencies they run — check your phone supports them before you travel.

Operator	4G / LTE bands	5G bands	5G
Etisalat by e&	B1, B3, B7, B20, B41	n78, n41, n28	Yes
du	B1, B3, B7, B20, B41	n78, n41, n28	Yes
Virgin Mobile UAE	B1, B3, B7, B20, B41	n78, n41, n28	Yes

310.6 Mbps

Median download

28.4 Mbps

Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, July 2025

Coverage in United Arab Emirates

Near-100% population coverage on 4G and 5G; no significant regional gaps. B20 (800 MHz) is used for rural and indoor coverage but is absent from many North American and East Asian phone models.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your United Arab Emirates eSIM

Yes, coverage is near-100% on 4G and 5G across the UAE, including remote areas like the Empty Quarter margins. However, if your phone lacks band B20 (800 MHz), you may experience weaker rural or indoor signal, as this band is used for those zones.

You may notice reduced signal in rural areas or inside buildings, because B20 is used for those scenarios in the UAE. In cities like Dubai or Abu Dhabi, coverage on other bands (B1, B3, B7, B41) is strong. Your urban experience should be fine.

Your eSIM will connect to one of three networks: Etisalat by e&, du, or Virgin Mobile UAE. All three operators share similar 4G bands (B1, B3, B7, B20, B41) and 5G bands (n78, n41, n28), so performance is nearly identical across the country.

No, this eSIM is valid for the United Arab Emirates only, not for Oman, Qatar, or any neighbouring countries. If you cross the border into Oman or take a trip to Hatta (which is still within UAE), you remain covered only while inside UAE territory.

No, with this eSIM you do not need to register a passport or local ID. The eSIM is activated remotely and does not require the in-person verification or Emirates ID that a local physical SIM would demand.