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🇦🇪 Best eSIMs for United Arab Emirates
Updated Sep 11, 2026 UTC · from $1.90
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| Plan & provider | Data | Validity | Price / GB | Total / day | Go to provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Best price / GB
| 90 GB | 30 days | $1.16 | $104.28 · $3.48 | Buy from Yoho Mobile |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $1.45 | $29.00 · $0.97 | Check this option on Nomad |
| 200 GB | 12 days | $1.45 | $290.00 · $24.17 | Buy from Ubigi |
| 20 GB | 15 days | $1.65 | $33.00 · $2.20 | Check this option on Airalo |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $2.70 | $26.99 · $0.90 | Check this option on GigSky |
Lowest in comparable group
| Unlimited | 1 days | — | $5.90 · $5.90 | Check this option on Holafly |
Best price / GB
| 60 GB | 20 days | $1.16 | $69.73 · $3.49 | Buy from Yoho Mobile |
Lowest in comparable group
| 10 GB | 30 days | $1.85 | $18.50 · $0.62 | Check this option on Nomad |
| 10 GB | 7 days | $1.90 | $19.00 · $2.71 | Buy from Ubigi |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $1.70 | $34.00 · $1.13 | Check this option on Airalo |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $3.00 | $8.99 · $0.60 | Check this option on GigSky |
| Unlimited | 2 days | — | $9.50 · $4.75 | Check this option on Holafly |
Best price / GB
| 45 GB | 15 days | $1.17 | $52.59 · $3.51 | Buy from Yoho Mobile |
Lowest in comparable group
| 5 GB | 30 days | $2.20 | $11.00 · $0.37 | Check this option on Nomad |
| 100 GB | 12 days | $1.90 | $190.00 · $15.83 | Buy from Ubigi |
| 10 GB | 7 days | $1.85 | $18.50 · $2.64 | Check this option on Airalo |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $3.00 | $14.99 · $0.50 | Check this option on GigSky |
| Unlimited | 3 days | — | $12.50 · $4.17 | Check this option on Holafly |
Lowest in comparable group
| 30 GB | 10 days | $1.17 | $35.19 · $3.52 | Buy from Yoho Mobile |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $2.83 | $8.50 · $0.28 | Check this option on Nomad |
| 200 GB | 360 days | $1.95 | $390.00 · $1.08 | Buy from Ubigi |
| 10 GB | 15 days | $1.90 | $19.00 · $1.27 | Check this option on Airalo |
Lowest in comparable group
| 1 GB | 15 days | $3.99 | $3.99 · $0.27 | Check this option on GigSky |
| Unlimited | 4 days | — | $16.50 · $4.13 | Check this option on Holafly |
| 21 GB | 7 days | $1.18 | $24.85 · $3.55 | Buy from Yoho Mobile |
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 · $0.57 | Check this option on Nomad |
| 25 GB | 30 days | $1.96 | $49.00 · $1.63 | Buy from Ubigi |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $2.00 | $20.00 · $0.67 | Check this option on Airalo |
| Unlimited | 1 days | — | $7.99 · $7.99 | Check this option on GigSky |
| Unlimited | 5 days | — | $20.50 · $4.10 | Check this option on Holafly |
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United Arab Emirates eSIM providers
Compare more than starting price: see coverage scope, unlimited plans and disclosed 5G support. The trip-profile table below matches actual offers within the same ranges.
Yoho Mobile
236 plans- Single-country
- 107
- Multi-country
- 129
- Unlimited
- 32
- 5G
- 236
GigSky
10 plans- Single-country
- 10
- Multi-country
- 0
- Unlimited
- 6
- 5G
- 0
Airalo
17 plans- Single-country
- 17
- Multi-country
- 0
- Unlimited
- 6
- 5G
- 17
Nomad
9 plans- Single-country
- 9
- Multi-country
- 0
- Unlimited
- 4
- 5G
- 0
Ubigi
28 plans- Single-country
- 7
- Multi-country
- 21
- Unlimited
- 5
- 5G
- 0
Holafly
20 plans- Single-country
- 20
- Multi-country
- 0
- Unlimited
- 20
- 5G
- 0
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Compare United Arab Emirates plans by trip profile
For each profile, we show the lowest-total-price single-country plan from every qualifying provider. This is not paid placement or an overall rating.
Light use · about one weekMaps, messaging and routine browsing3–7 GB · 7–14 days
ProviderSelected planTotalDetails
Heavier use · one to two weeksMore social media, video and calls8–20 GB · 7–21 days
Long trip · about one monthTotal-data options for a longer stay15–50 GB · 22–45 days
Unlimited · about one weekCheck fair-use and reduced-speed termsUnlimited · 7–14 days
Plans outside each range, multi-country plans and providers without a qualifying indexed offer are omitted. Prices and terms can change, so confirm final details on the provider site.
Guide based on indexed plan data
How to choose an eSIM for United Arab Emirates
These figures summarize only the provider information currently indexed by BesteSIMs; they are not estimates of the entire market.
320indexed plans
6providers
73unlimited plans
253plans disclosing 5G
Unlimited plan options
73 plans from Airalo, GigSky, Holafly, Nomad, Ubigi, Yoho Mobile are currently listed from $5.90–$455.03. Unlimited plans can have different high-speed allowances or reduced-speed terms.
Networks and 5G disclosure
Provider data names du, Etisalat, DU, ETISALAT.
253 plans from Airalo, Yoho Mobile explicitly disclose 5G.
Phone number and SMS options
No current plan explicitly discloses a phone number or SMS support. An unstated feature is treated as unknown, not unsupported.
Hotspot and top-up support
236 plans explicitly support tethering and 48 explicitly support top-ups. These filters are useful for laptop use or longer trips.
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Cover the full tripChoose a validity period at least as long as the trip.
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Estimate data useMaps, social uploads, video and tethering require different allowances.
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Check price and termsCompare total price, price per GB, speed limits and networks.
United Arab Emirates travel eSIM FAQ
How much does an eSIM for United Arab Emirates cost?
Current plans in our comparison start at $1.90. The final price depends on data allowance, validity and provider.
How many United Arab Emirates eSIM providers and plans are compared?
We currently compare 320 plans from 6 providers for United Arab Emirates. Provider feeds are refreshed on their configured schedules.
Are unlimited eSIM plans available for United Arab Emirates?
Yes. We currently list 73 unlimited plans. Check each plan for fair-use limits or reduced speeds.
Which mobile networks are listed for United Arab Emirates?
Provider data currently names du, Etisalat, DU, ETISALAT. Network access can vary by plan and location, so confirm the checkout details before purchase.
Can I get a United Arab Emirates eSIM with a phone number or SMS?
No currently indexed plan explicitly includes a phone number or SMS support. Unstated features are treated as unknown.
How do I choose the best United Arab Emirates eSIM?
Estimate your daily data use, choose a validity period that covers the whole trip, and compare both total price and price per GB. Confirm hotspot and 5G support when those features matter.