Works in Dubai
Dubai is where most visitors to United Arab Emirates (UAE) head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Du.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) eSIM
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Du
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- Europe
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in United Arab Emirates (UAE), and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) travel data guide
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for United Arab Emirates (UAE) that you install before you fly. Plans in United Arab Emirates (UAE) run on Du, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 19 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $3.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Middle East eSIM covers United Arab Emirates (UAE) and 20 other countries on one plan, from $6.99. The Global eSIM covers United Arab Emirates (UAE) and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in United Arab Emirates (UAE), not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in United Arab Emirates (UAE) from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
It connects wherever Du has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in United Arab Emirates (UAE), not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 GB) runs for 15 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is a 1 day eSIM enough for a Dubai stopover?
Yes, a 1 day plan covers a stopover in the UAE that fits inside one day. You can choose 1 GB, 3 GB or 5 GB, or an unlimited plan for 1 day. If your layover runs over two calendar days, the unlimited plan for 3 days is the safer choice.
Does the UAE eSIM give me a local number?
No, the UAE eSIM is data only and has no local number. It cannot make calls or receive SMS. Your own SIM keeps your number, so anyone who needs to reach you by phone will dial that.
What is the largest fixed plan for the UAE?
The largest fixed plan for the UAE is 10 GB, and it lasts 30 days. There are also 3 GB and 5 GB plans for 30 days. If you need more than 10 GB, choose an unlimited plan, which gives 1 GB or 3 GB a day at full speed before it slows.
When does my UAE plan start?
Your UAE plan starts when the eSIM first connects to the Du network in the UAE. The date of purchase is not counted. You can install it days before your flight and the plan length stays the same.
Will my phone work with the UAE eSIM?
It will if the phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. Check your model on the compatible devices page before you buy. If you bought the phone on a contract, ask that carrier whether it is still locked to them.
Can I use hotspot in the UAE?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all UAE plans. You can connect a laptop or tablet to your phone and use the same data. With the fixed plans topping out at 10 GB, an unlimited plan is the better base for sharing.
Does the UAE eSIM work in Oman or Qatar?
No, the UAE plan only works inside the United Arab Emirates. For Oman or Qatar as well, buy the Middle East plan. It covers 21 countries, including both of those, and allows hotspot on every plan.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
