3-day plan
3 days
Burj Mobile
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Travel eSIM
United Arab Emirates eSIM
Local mobile data · Tier-1 carriers · Your home SIM stays active
- Plans
- 12
- From
- $6.48
- Best value
- $2.16/GB
- Activates
- < 3 min
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12 of 12 plans
3 days
1 plan5 days
1 plan5-day plan
5 daysBurj Mobile$35.76
7 days
2 plans7-day plan
7 days
Burj Mobile$6.48/GB$6.48
7-day plan
7 daysBurj Mobile$45.84
10 days
1 plan10-day plan
10 daysBurj Mobile$58.80
15 days
2 plans15-day plan
15 daysBurj Mobile$4.80/GB$9.60
15-day plan
15 daysBurj Mobile$110.16
30 days
5 plans30-day plan
30 daysBurj Mobile$3.76/GB$11.28
30-day plan
30 daysBurj Mobile$4.32/GB$21.60
30-day plan
30 daysBurj Mobile$2.74/GB$27.36
30-day plan
Best value30 daysBurj Mobile$2.16/GB$43.20
30-day plan
30 daysBurj Mobile$2.89/GB$144.60
Local know-how
What to know before you land in United Arab Emirates
Coverage and networks
The UAE runs on two networks, e& (Etisalat) and du, and both are excellent across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the highways between. Heads-up: local policy restricts some VoIP calling apps; messaging and data work normally.
Landing and activation
Install at home and toggle on at DXB or AUH; activation is usually under two minutes. Malls and hotels have strong Wi-Fi but registration walls make an active eSIM the smoother option.
Which plan fits your trip
A 4 to 5 day Dubai stopover fits in 3 to 5 GB. Longer stays with daily navigation, delivery apps and social uploads sit better on 10 GB. Continuing to Saudi Arabia or Qatar? Check the Middle East regional bundle first.
Install in three steps
Set up your United Arab Emirates eSIM in under a minute
- 1
Buy the plan and get your QR code
Pay once with card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto. The activation QR arrives in your dashboard and email within seconds.
- 2
Scan the QR from your phone settings
On iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code. On Android: Settings → Network → SIMs → + → Use QR code. Or open the GetSim app and tap install, no QR scanning needed.
- 3
Land, switch it on
Set the GetSim eSIM as your default for cellular data. Your home SIM keeps handling calls and 2FA SMS in the background.
Your real number stays online. The eSIM only handles data. Calls, SMS, banking 2FA all keep arriving on your home SIM.
Crossing borders?
Going to more than just United Arab Emirates?
A regional bundle covers United Arab Emirates and 195+ other countries on a single eSIM, often cheaper than buying separate single-country plans for a multi-stop trip.
Frequently asked about United Arab Emirates eSIMs
Yes. The GetSim eSIM installs as a second profile on your phone. Your home SIM and number stay active for calls and SMS. Set the GetSim eSIM as the default for cellular data only.
Plans run on tier-1 mobile networks in United Arab Emirates. The exact carrier depends on the plan; you'll see the network name on each plan card before you pay.
Typical activation is 1–3 minutes after switching the eSIM on. Many travelers install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi and toggle it on the moment the plane lands.
GetSim eSIMs are data-only. For voice and SMS, use apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal or Telegram. They all work seamlessly over the eSIM data. If you need a real phone number for verifications, pair the eSIM with a GetSim virtual number from the same wallet.
Top up the eSIM directly from your dashboard or the GetSim app, no need to install a new profile. Top-ups are billed per-GB at the same rate as the original plan.