The short answer
The best eSIM for United Arab Emirates is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $10.29, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $2.19 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Du |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $6.99 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $10.29 |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $17.09 |
| Longer | 20 GB, 90 days, $72.59 (regional plan, 127 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Coverage in United Arab Emirates: what to know
Opensignal's 2026 report scored e& well above du for coverage (9.0 vs 7.3), though du edged it on time connected. Voice and video calls over WhatsApp and FaceTime are commonly restricted in the UAE, while messaging works.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: insights.opensignal.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Which United Arab Emirates eSIM for your trip
- A week$6.993 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$10.295 GB · 30 days
- A month$17.0910 GB · 30 days
- Longer$72.5920 GB · 90 days
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
United Arab Emirates data plans, cheapest first
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB | 7 days | Du 5G | $2.19 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | Du 5G | $3.49 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | Du 5G | $5.59 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Du 5G | $6.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | Du 5G | $7.19 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | Du 5G | $10.29 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | Du 5G | $17.09 |
| 10 GB | 60 days | Du 5G | $17.59 |
12 plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026; the 8 cheapest are shown. See every plan and today’s prices.
How it works
- Pick your trip. Tell the shop how long you’re away and how you use your phone; it picks the plan.
- Pay in seconds. Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in the chat.
- Install at home, switch on when you land. One tap on iPhone or Android, or scan the QR from another screen. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
United Arab Emirates eSIM prices next to Airalo
| Plan | NUM | Airalo |
|---|---|---|
| 5 GB · 30 days | $10.29 | $12.00 |
NUM’s price is the shop’s on 3 Nov 2026. Other brands’ prices as published by esimdb.com (checked 1 Oct 2026). Prices change; each shop shows today’s.
United Arab Emirates eSIM by city
United Arab Emirates coverage, place by place
| Dubai | One guide describes dense 5G across the city, with speeds in the hundreds of Mbps, and ranks it the strongest in the country. |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | A guide rates coverage excellent and says the Corniche, Saadiyat Island and Yas Island are all well covered. |
| Sharjah | A guide describes dense urban coverage that carries over smoothly from Dubai, rating it excellent for 5G. |
| Ras Al Khaimah | Signal is reportedly strong in town but thins toward Jebel Jais, where a guide mentions gaps on switchbacks and at viewpoints. |
| Fujairah | A guide rates east-coast towns very good and says e& holds up better on the roads through the Hajar Mountains. |
From network data, travel guides and traveler reports, checked 3 Nov 2026. Signal changes, so treat these as a guide.
Online as you land in United Arab Emirates
Switch it on as the plane lands at any of these and you’re online walking off:
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Questions people ask
What is the best eSIM for United Arab Emirates?
The one that fits your trip and runs on the United Arab Emirates’ main networks (Du). For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 12 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.
How much does an eSIM for United Arab Emirates cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, plans started at $2.19 and went up to $121.19 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in United Arab Emirates?
Opensignal's 2026 report scored e& well above du for coverage (9.0 vs 7.3), though du edged it on time connected. Voice and video calls over WhatsApp and FaceTime are commonly restricted in the UAE, while messaging works.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
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Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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