2 matching scenarios
7-day trip
Lowest-priced single plan with at least 5 GB and 7 days of validity.
5 GB or more
Lowest checkout price among metered plans with at least 5 GB.
Nomad
5 GB30 days4G
$11.00
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Live destination indexBest eSIM for United Arab Emirates
Compare travel data plans side by side, sorted cheapest first. Inspect allowance, validity, network and real price per GB before choosing a provider.
Current floor price
$3.99Updated 2026-09-06
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At a glance
United Arab Emirates eSIM at a glance
Cheapest overall
Saily
1 GB for 7 days
$3.99Best value per GB
Nomad
20 GB for 30 days
$1.45/GBBest unlimited
Nomad
Unlimited for 7 days
$27.00Our price pick
Nomad
5 GB for 30 days
$11.00Plans indexed
47
Providers live
5
Best per GB
$1.45Full plan index
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| Provider | Data | Validity | Network | Hotspot | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Saily | 1 GB | 7 days | 5G | Included | $3.99 | View deal |
 Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | 5G | Included | $4.00 | View deal |
| Nomad | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G | Included | $4.00 | View deal |
 Yesim | Unlimited | 1 days | 5G | Included | $4.80 | View deal |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | 5G | Included | $8.50 | View deal |
 GigSky | 3 GB | 15 days | 5G | Included | $8.99 | View deal |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | 5G | Included | $9.00 | View deal |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | 5G | Included | $11.00 | View deal |
| Nomad | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G | Included | $11.00 | View deal |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | 5G | Included | $11.50 | View deal |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $11.99 | View deal |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $12.00 | View deal |
| Nomad | Unlimited | 3 days | 5G | Included | $12.00 | View deal |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 days | 5G | Included | $12.50 | View deal |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $13.20 | View deal |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 days | 5G | Included | $14.40 | View deal |
| GigSky | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $14.99 | View deal |
| Nomad | Unlimited | 5 days | 5G | Included | $18.00 | View deal |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | 5G | Included | $18.50 | View deal |
| Nomad | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G | Included | $18.50 | View deal |
| Saily | Unlimited | 5 days | 5G | Included | $18.99 | View deal |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 days | 5G | Included | $19.00 | View deal |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | 5G | Included | $19.00 | View deal |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $19.99 | View deal |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $20.00 | View deal |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $22.80 | View deal |
| GigSky | 10 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $26.99 | View deal |
| Nomad | Unlimited | 7 days | 5G | Included | $27.00 | View deal |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 days | 5G | Included | $27.50 | View deal |
| Nomad | 20 GB | 30 days | 4G | Included | $29.00 | View deal |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | 5G | Included | $33.00 | View deal |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | 5G | Included | $33.60 | View deal |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $33.99 | View deal |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $34.00 | View deal |
| Nomad | Unlimited | 10 days | 5G | Included | $34.00 | View deal |
| Saily | Unlimited | 10 days | 5G | Included | $34.99 | View deal |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 days | 5G | Included | $35.00 | View deal |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $38.28 | View deal |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $47.52 | View deal |
| Saily | Unlimited | 15 days | 5G | Included | $48.99 | View deal |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 days | 5G | Included | $49.00 | View deal |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | 5G | Included | $52.80 | View deal |
| Saily | Unlimited | 20 days | 5G | Included | $59.99 | View deal |
| Saily | Unlimited | 25 days | 5G | Included | $65.99 | View deal |
| Saily | Unlimited | 30 days | 5G | Included | $71.99 | View deal |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 days | 5G | Included | $72.00 | View deal |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | 5G | Included | $118.80 | View deal |
Live quick picks
United Arab Emirates plans for common trips.
Every pick is calculated from the current plan index. We rank only single plans that meet the stated data and validity threshold. One plan is shown once when it wins more than one scenario. Ranking uses normalized USD prices; currency settings change display only.
Calculate a custom trip2 matching scenarios
2-week trip
Lowest-priced single plan with at least 10 GB and 14 days of validity.
10 GB or more
Lowest checkout price among metered plans with at least 10 GB.
Nomad
10 GB30 days4G
$18.50
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Data pick
Unlimited for 7+ days
Lowest checkout price among unlimited plans valid for at least 7 days.
Nomad
Unlimited7 days5G
Full-speed limits may apply under the provider's fair-use policy.
$27.00
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Field guide
How to choose an eSIM for United Arab Emirates
Match data to trip length
For a short trip to United Arab Emirates, 1–5 GB is usually enough with regular Wi-Fi access. Longer stays, navigation and video calls benefit from 10 GB or unlimited data.
Install before departure
Every plan installs by QR code. Set it up before you fly, keep your physical SIM in place, and connect as soon as you land in United Arab Emirates.
Quick answers
United Arab Emirates eSIM questions, answered.
- How much does an eSIM for United Arab Emirates cost?
- eSIM data plans for United Arab Emirates currently start from US$3.99. Prices depend on how much data you need and how long you're staying — smaller 1–5 GB bundles are cheapest, while unlimited or 10 GB+ plans cost more. The table above compares 5 providers so you can find the best value for your trip.
- Which is the best eSIM for United Arab Emirates?
- Our value pick is Nomad 5 GB for 30 days at US$11.00 — the cheapest plan with at least 5 GB and a week of validity. If you want the absolute cheapest, Saily starts at US$3.99. For heavy data use, Nomad offers unlimited data from US$27.00. The full table above lets you compare every option side by side.
- How do I install an eSIM for United Arab Emirates?
- After buying from the provider, you'll get a QR code by email. Go to your phone's settings, add a mobile/cellular plan, and scan the QR code. Do this before you fly so you're connected the moment you land in United Arab Emirates. Your regular SIM stays in place for calls and texts.
- Will an eSIM work in United Arab Emirates?
- Yes — as long as your phone supports eSIM (most iPhones from the XS onwards and recent Android flagships do). The plans listed here run on local United Arab Emirates mobile networks, so you get native-speed data without roaming charges.