City break in United Arab Emirates
Four or five days of maps, metro rides and restaurant hunting. Hotel and cafe Wi-Fi fill the gaps, so 3 GB is usually enough.
Roamic · 3 GB15 days€5.99Best eSIM for United Arab Emirates in 2026
We compared 1,292 plans from 20 providers on price, data and how long they last. Here's what to buy for a trip to United Arab Emirates.
In short
- From €4.91: TripoSIM's 2 GB for 15 days is the cheapest plan we list.
- €0.46 per GB is the best value, with Orange Travel's 100 GB for 30 days.
- Data only: no plan here includes a phone number. Use WhatsApp or similar apps for calls.
- Install before you fly. Set the eSIM up at home on Wi-Fi and switch it on when you land.
Prices checked 30 minutes ago
- Cheapest 5 GB plan
- €8.84
- Typical price per GB
- €1.79
- Mobile networks
- 2
- Providers compared
- 20
Our picks for United Arab Emirates
Ranked from today's prices. They change when providers change theirs.
Most data for your money(Best value)
100 GB for 30 days
Enough for video calls and a hotspot every day.
- DU
- Etisalat
€45.99€0.46 / GB · best rate
Provider: Orange TravelOur rating: 3.8 out of 5
View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 100 GB 30 daysJust getting connected(Cheapest)
1 GB a day for 1 day
Slows down after 1 GB a day.
€2.50Lowest total price
Provider: mysim24Our rating: 3.6 out of 5
View deal: mysim24 United Arab Emirates · Unlimited · 1 day
What eSIM data costs in United Arab Emirates
Data gets cheaper as plans get bigger: a typical 1 GB plan in United Arab Emirates costs €2.46 per GB, a 50 GB plan €1.36. If you're unsure, size up rather than top up later.
Which eSIM for which trip
Three common ways people travel in United Arab Emirates, and the plan that suits each.
A week at the beach
Hotel Wi-Fi covers most of the day. You need data for the beach, day trips and transfers: 5 GB covers a week for most people.
Lempart Flex · 5 GB15 days€8.93
Two weeks on the road
Navigation, bookings on the go and photos sent home every day. Go for 10 GB or more, and check the plan lasts the whole trip.
Lempart Flex · 10 GB15 days€13.84Compare all plans
100 plans, prices in euros.
| Provider | Our rating | Data | Days | Network | Hotspot | Per GB | Price | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange TravelUnited Arab Emirates 100 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 100 GB · 30 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 100 GB | 30 | DU and Etisalat | Not stated | €0.46 / GB | €45.99 | View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 100 GB 30 days |
| Orange TravelUnited Arab Emirates 100 GB 45 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 100 GB · 45 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 100 GB | 45 | DU and Etisalat | Not stated | €0.67 / GB | €66.99 | View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 100 GB 45 days |
| Orange TravelUnited Arab Emirates 50 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | DU and Etisalat | Not stated | €0.70 / GB | €34.99 | View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 50 GB 30 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 5 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 5 | Not stated | Yes | €0.88 / GB | €44.22 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 10 | Not stated | Yes | €0.96 / GB | €48.24 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.00 / GB | €50.02 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| GigapandaUnited Arab EmiratesOur rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 31 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 31 | Not stated | No | €1.03 / GB | €51.73 | View deal: Gigapanda United Arab Emirates |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 30 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 30 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.10 / GB | €33.05 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.12 / GB | €55.83 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Orange TravelUnited Arab Emirates 20 GB 14 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 20 GB · 14 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 20 GB | 14 | DU and Etisalat | Not stated | €1.20 / GB | €23.99 | View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 20 GB 14 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 10 | Not stated | Yes | €1.18 / GB | €23.67 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.21 / GB | €24.11 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 30 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 30 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.22 / GB | €36.62 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| NomadUnited Arab Emirates 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days · DU | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | DU | Yes | €1.30 / GB | €25.92 | View deal: Nomad United Arab Emirates 20 GB 30 days |
| YesimUnited Arab Emirates 30 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 30 GB · 30 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 30 GB | 30 | DU and Etisalat | Yes | €1.32 / GB | €39.60 | View deal: Yesim United Arab Emirates 30 GB 30 days |
| eSIMzioUnited Arab Emirates 20 GB — 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.19 / GB | €23.89 | View deal: eSIMzio United Arab Emirates 20 GB — 30 days |
| YesimGlobal Package 80 GB 365 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 80 GB · 365 days · DU | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 80 GB | 365 | DU | Yes | €1.36 / GB | €109.00 | View deal: Yesim Global Package 80 GB 365 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 10 | Not stated | Yes | €1.34 / GB | €13.39 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| GigapandaUnited Arab EmiratesOur rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 31 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 31 | Not stated | No | €1.34 / GB | €26.71 | View deal: Gigapanda United Arab Emirates |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.34 / GB | €26.79 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Airalo20 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.47 / GB | €29.48 | View deal: Airalo 20 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 15 days |
| RoamicUnited Arab Emirates 50 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.44 / GB | €71.99 | View deal: Roamic United Arab Emirates 50 GB 30 days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 20 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.29 / GB | €25.82 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 20 GB - 30 days |
| RoamicUnited Arab Emirates 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.45 / GB | €28.99 | View deal: Roamic United Arab Emirates 20 GB 30 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.38 / GB | €13.84 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Airalo20 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.52 / GB | €30.38 | View deal: Airalo 20 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 30 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.47 / GB | €14.73 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Orange TravelUnited Arab Emirates 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | DU and Etisalat | Not stated | €1.55 / GB | €30.99 | View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 20 GB 30 days |
| NomadoUnited Arab Emirates - 100GB for 30 daysOur rating: 2.4 out of 5 · 100 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.4 out of 5 | 100 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.39 / GB | €139.36 | View deal: Nomado United Arab Emirates - 100GB for 30 days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 10GB/DayNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 1 day | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 1 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.42 / GB | €14.21 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 10GB/Day |
| RoamicUnited Arab Emirates 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.60 / GB | €15.99 | View deal: Roamic United Arab Emirates 10 GB 30 days |
| Airalo10 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €1.65 / GB | €16.53 | View deal: Airalo 10 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 7 days |
| Orange TravelUnited Arab Emirates 10 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 10 GB · 7 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 10 GB | 7 | DU and Etisalat | Not stated | €1.60 / GB | €15.99 | View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 10 GB 7 days |
| Wanderly eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 20GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.65 / GB | €33.05 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM United Arab Emirates 20GB 30Days |
| PRIeSIMUnited Arab Emirates 20 GB · 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.42 / GB | €28.49 | View deal: PRIeSIM United Arab Emirates 20 GB · 30 days |
| YesimUnited Arab Emirates 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | DU and Etisalat | Yes | €1.60 / GB | €31.90 | View deal: Yesim United Arab Emirates 20 GB 30 days |
| NomadUnited Arab Emirates 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days · DU | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | DU | Yes | €1.65 / GB | €16.54 | View deal: Nomad United Arab Emirates 10 GB 30 days |
| Airalo10 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.70 / GB | €16.97 | View deal: Airalo 10 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 15 days |
| Orange TravelUnited Arab Emirates 10 GB 14 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 10 GB · 14 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 10 GB | 14 | DU and Etisalat | Not stated | €1.70 / GB | €16.99 | View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 10 GB 14 days |
| Airalo10 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.79 / GB | €17.87 | View deal: Airalo 10 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 30 days |
| Inbox eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 20 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.56 / GB | €31.18 | View deal: Inbox eSIM United Arab Emirates 20 GB / 30 days |
| TripoSIMUnited Arab Emirates — 20 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.61 / GB | €32.29 | View deal: TripoSIM United Arab Emirates — 20 GB / 30 days |
| YesimGlobal Package 40 GB 365 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 40 GB · 365 days · DU | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 40 GB | 365 | DU | Yes | €1.73 / GB | €69.00 | View deal: Yesim Global Package 40 GB 365 days |
| eSIMzioUnited Arab Emirates 10 GB — 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.55 / GB | €15.53 | View deal: eSIMzio United Arab Emirates 10 GB — 30 days |
| RoamicUnited Arab Emirates 5 GB 21 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 5 GB · 21 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 5 GB | 21 | Not stated | Yes | €1.80 / GB | €8.99 | View deal: Roamic United Arab Emirates 5 GB 21 days |
| eSIMzioUnited Arab Emirates 50 GB — 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.58 / GB | €78.83 | View deal: eSIMzio United Arab Emirates 50 GB — 30 days |
| Wanderly eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 10GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.88 / GB | €18.75 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM United Arab Emirates 10GB 30Days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 10 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.69 / GB | €16.89 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 10 GB - 30 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.79 / GB | €8.93 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| PRIeSIMUnited Arab Emirates 50 GB · 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.67 / GB | €83.49 | View deal: PRIeSIM United Arab Emirates 50 GB · 30 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · up to 5 Mbps · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 45 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 45 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.80 / GB | €80.83 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · up to 5 Mbps · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| Airalo5 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €1.97 / GB | €9.83 | View deal: Airalo 5 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 7 days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 50 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.73 / GB | €86.57 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 50 GB - 30 days |
| YesimUnited Arab Emirates 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | DU and Etisalat | Yes | €1.90 / GB | €19.00 | View deal: Yesim United Arab Emirates 10 GB 30 days |
| TripoSIMUnited Arab Emirates - 10 GBNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.79 / GB | €17.94 | View deal: TripoSIM United Arab Emirates - 10 GB |
| NomadUnited Arab Emirates 5 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days · DU | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | DU | Yes | €1.97 / GB | €9.83 | View deal: Nomad United Arab Emirates 5 GB 30 days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 5GB/DayNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 5 GB · 1 day | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 5 GB | 1 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.77 / GB | €8.84 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 5GB/Day |
| mysim24United Arab Emirates · 20 GB · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.93 / GB | €38.50 | View deal: mysim24 United Arab Emirates · 20 GB · 30 days |
| Airalo5 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.05 / GB | €10.27 | View deal: Airalo 5 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 15 days |
| RoamicUnited Arab Emirates 3 GB 15 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.00 / GB | €5.99 | View deal: Roamic United Arab Emirates 3 GB 15 days |
| YesimGlobal Package 20 GB 90 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 90 days · DU | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 90 | DU | Yes | €1.95 / GB | €39.00 | View deal: Yesim Global Package 20 GB 90 days |
| Inbox eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 10 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.78 / GB | €17.78 | View deal: Inbox eSIM United Arab Emirates 10 GB / 30 days |
| Wanderly eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 10GB 60DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 60 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 60 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.05 / GB | €20.54 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM United Arab Emirates 10GB 60Days |
| Orange TravelUnited Arab Emirates 5 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 5 GB · 7 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 5 GB | 7 | DU and Etisalat | Not stated | €2.00 / GB | €9.99 | View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 5 GB 7 days |
| Airalo5 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.14 / GB | €10.72 | View deal: Airalo 5 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 30 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.96 / GB | €9.82 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Wanderly eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 5GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.14 / GB | €10.71 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM United Arab Emirates 5GB 30Days |
| Inbox eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 5 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.95 / GB | €9.74 | View deal: Inbox eSIM United Arab Emirates 5 GB / 30 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 10 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 10 | Not stated | Yes | €2.08 / GB | €6.24 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| YesimUnited Arab Emirates 5 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | DU and Etisalat | Yes | €2.20 / GB | €11.00 | View deal: Yesim United Arab Emirates 5 GB 30 days |
| PRIeSIMUnited Arab Emirates 10 GB · 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.00 / GB | €19.99 | View deal: PRIeSIM United Arab Emirates 10 GB · 30 days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 3GB/DayNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 1 day | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 1 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.05 / GB | €6.16 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 3GB/Day |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP EuropeNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 60 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 60 | Not stated | Yes | €2.19 / GB | €21.88 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP Europe |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 30 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 30 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.20 / GB | €66.10 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| TripoSIMUAE 5 GBNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.13 / GB | €10.67 | View deal: TripoSIM UAE 5 GB |
| mysim24United Arab Emirates · 20 GB · 15 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.30 / GB | €45.99 | View deal: mysim24 United Arab Emirates · 20 GB · 15 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.23 / GB | €6.69 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.23 / GB | €44.66 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| YesimUnited Arab Emirates 3 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | DU and Etisalat | Yes | €2.33 / GB | €7.00 | View deal: Yesim United Arab Emirates 3 GB 30 days |
| mysim24United Arab Emirates · 10 GB · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.35 / GB | €23.50 | View deal: mysim24 United Arab Emirates · 10 GB · 30 days |
| NomadoUnited Arab Emirates - 50GB for 30 daysOur rating: 2.4 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.4 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.14 / GB | €107.20 | View deal: Nomado United Arab Emirates - 50GB for 30 days |
| Airalo3 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 3 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 3 | Not stated | Yes | €2.53 / GB | €7.59 | View deal: Airalo 3 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 3 days |
| mysim24United Arab Emirates · 10 GB · 60 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 60 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 60 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.40 / GB | €23.99 | View deal: mysim24 United Arab Emirates · 10 GB · 60 days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 10GB 60DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 60 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 60 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.23 / GB | €22.25 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 10GB 60Days |
| NomadUnited Arab Emirates 3 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days · DU | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | DU | Yes | €2.53 / GB | €7.60 | View deal: Nomad United Arab Emirates 3 GB 30 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UKNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.38 / GB | €7.14 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK |
| EsoimUnited Arab Emirates eSIM 20 GB (30 Days)Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.35 / GB | €46.99 | View deal: Esoim United Arab Emirates eSIM 20 GB (30 Days) |
| mysim24United Arab Emirates · 50 GB · 180 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 50 GB · 180 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 50 GB | 180 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.50 / GB | €124.99 | View deal: mysim24 United Arab Emirates · 50 GB · 180 days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 5GB 30DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.31 / GB | €11.53 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 5GB 30Days |
| Wanderly eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 50GB 180DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 50 GB · 180 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 50 GB | 180 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.64 / GB | €132.22 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM United Arab Emirates 50GB 180Days |
| Airalo3 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €2.68 / GB | €8.04 | View deal: Airalo 3 GB United Arab Emirates travel eSIM valid for 7 days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 3 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.35 / GB | €7.06 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 3 GB - 30 days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 3GB 30DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.35 / GB | €7.06 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 3GB 30Days |
| RoamtellUnited Arab Emirates 3GB 15DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.35 / GB | €7.06 | View deal: Roamtell United Arab Emirates 3GB 15Days |
| Wanderly eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 3GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.68 / GB | €8.03 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM United Arab Emirates 3GB 30Days |
| Wanderly eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 3GB 15DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.68 / GB | €8.03 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM United Arab Emirates 3GB 15Days |
| Inbox eSIMUnited Arab Emirates 3 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.35 / GB | €7.06 | View deal: Inbox eSIM United Arab Emirates 3 GB / 30 days |
| Orange TravelUnited Arab Emirates 3 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 3 GB · 7 days · DU and Etisalat | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 3 GB | 7 | DU and Etisalat | Not stated | €2.66 / GB | €7.99 | View deal: Orange Travel United Arab Emirates 3 GB 7 days |
| TripoSIMUnited Arab Emirates 2 GB 15 daysNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 2 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 2 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.46 / GB | €4.91 | View deal: TripoSIM United Arab Emirates 2 GB 15 days |
| Lempart FlexUnited Arab Emirates · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.55 / GB | €25.45 | View deal: Lempart Flex United Arab Emirates · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
What 10 days of data costs you three different ways.
- Best for most
Travel eSIM
€13.39for 10 GB
- Set up at home in 5 minutes
- Keep your own number for WhatsApp
- No passport registration
- Long stays
Local tourist SIM
- Needs your passport at a shop
- Local number for calls
- Queues on arrival
- Most expensive
Your home roaming
- United Arab Emirates isn't in EU free roaming
- Zero setup
- Easy to overspend
Before you fly to United Arab Emirates
Do these at home. Most eSIM problems in United Arab Emirates come from skipping step one.
- Install at homeScan the QR code over Wi-Fi before you leave, so you are online the moment you land.
- Check your phone is unlockedA phone locked to your carrier won't accept another eSIM.
- Turn on roaming for the eSIM onlyLeave your home line on for calls and texts, with its data off.
- Save the network tipIf evenings get slow, pick another network by hand in your phone settings.
Questions people ask
What travellers ask about eSIMs in United Arab Emirates.
How do I install an eSIM for United Arab Emirates?
After you buy a plan, the provider sends you a QR code by email or in their app. On an iPhone, open Settings, then Mobile Service, then Add eSIM. On Android, open Settings, then Network and internet, then SIMs. Scan the code while you are still at home on Wi-Fi, then switch the eSIM on for mobile data when you land.
Will an eSIM work in United Arab Emirates?
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to your home carrier. The plans we list for United Arab Emirates connect to local networks there. Coverage in cities is usually good; if you are heading somewhere remote, check which network the plan uses before you buy.
Can I use the eSIM as a hotspot?
Most travel eSIMs let you share data with a laptop or a friend's phone through a hotspot. A few providers block or limit it, so read the plan details if you need it. Anything you use over the hotspot comes out of the same data allowance.
Will I get a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs are data only: you get mobile internet but no local number. You can still call and message through WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps. If you need a number, tick Phone number in the plan filters to see the plans that include one. Your home SIM can stay on for texts such as bank codes.
How we compare eSIMs
Prices come straight from each provider's own feed, converted to euros. The table sorts plans by price per GB unless you pick another order, and our picks come from those same prices. Providers can't pay to rank higher.
- providers compared here
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€45.99· Orange Travel
Best value, 100 GB