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Dubai and the UAE

An eSIM for Dubai, with your data routed through Europe

An eSIM for Dubai changes the one thing that matters: on local SIMs and hotel Wi-Fi in the UAE, WhatsApp and FaceTime calls are blocked. Our UAE plans connect to du and send your data out through Europe, which is why travellers on eSIMs like ours generally report calls working.

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  • Up to 5% back
the local network our UAE eSIM uses
duthe local network our UAE eSIM uses
where your data exits, checked with our supplier on 21 Sep 2026
Europewhere your data exits, checked with our supplier on 21 Sep 2026
licensed calling apps that work on every network
BOTIM, Teams, Zoomlicensed calling apps that work on every network

🇦🇪United Arab Emirates eSIM plans

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1 GB

7 days

$3.99 $3.99/GB

3 GB

30 days −17%

$9.99 $3.29/GB

5 GB

Popular

30 days −25%

$14.99 $2.99/GB

10 GB

60 days −34%

$26.49 $2.69/GB

20 GB

Best value

30 days −46%

$42.99 $2.19/GB

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Messages work everywhere

WhatsApp messages, photos and voice notes work on any network in the UAE.

Calls usually work

With data routed through Europe, WhatsApp and FaceTime calls are reported working. Keep hotel Wi-Fi off while you call.

No VPN needed

UAE law punishes IP manipulation to commit or hide an offence. With this eSIM most people have no reason to try.

Three steps, then forget about it

  1. 1

    Pick a destination

    Search a country or region. The price shows in your currency, taxes in.

  2. 2

    Install in minutes

    Pay and the eSIM installs itself. No physical SIM, nothing to scan.

  3. 3

    Land online

    Your data is live the moment you switch on. Keep your usual number.

Good to know

Will FaceTime work in Dubai with a travel eSIM?
Usually, because our UAE plans route data through Europe. There is no official statement, so keep a licensed app as a backup.
Do WhatsApp messages work in Dubai?
Yes, on any network and on hotel Wi-Fi. Only voice and video calls are restricted on local connections.
Which calling apps are allowed in the UAE?
BOTIM, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex and Slack are among the licensed ones listed by Gulf News in 2024.

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