The Viasimo United Arab Emirates eSIM is a prepaid data plan for travellers visiting the UAE, including cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is delivered as a QR code by email before your trip, so there is no physical SIM to collect, no contract, and no roaming charges. You install it on your phone and connect to mobile data as soon as you land.
The United Arab Emirates eSIM suits short city breaks, business trips, and extended stays, with plans running from 1 to 180 days. Prices start from €1.00.
Available Plans
Choose a data amount and a validity period that match your trip.
Data Options
0.1 GB
0.5 GB
1 GB
2 GB
3 GB
5 GB
10 GB
20 GB
50 GB
Unlimited data
Validity Options
1 Day
7 Days
15 Days
30 Days
60 Days
180 Days
Which Plan Should You Choose?
1 to 7 days: short holidays, city breaks and business trips to Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
15 to 30 days: longer holidays and work trips across the UAE.
60 to 180 days: extended stays and repeat visits.
Smaller data plans suit maps, messaging and browsing; a larger or unlimited plan suits streaming, video calls and heavy use.
Good to Know
Coverage: the United Arab Emirates eSIM works in the UAE (AE), including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Data range: plans span from 0.1 GB up to 50 GB, plus an unlimited data option.
Validity periods: plans are valid for 1, 7, 15, 30, 60 or 180 days once activated.
Your phone number stays active: the UAE eSIM adds a data line, so your existing number keeps working for calls and texts through your primary SIM.
No physical SIM needed: the eSIM arrives by email as a QR code.
Quick setup: installation takes a few minutes, so you can connect on arrival.
eSIM Details
Available networks
Etisalat4G LTE / 5G
Data
Unlimited
Validity
Up to 30 days
Speed
4G LTE / 5G
Hotspot / tethering
Included
Speed limit
Never
Activation
Automatic on arrival
Top-ups
Always possible
Travel with confidence knowing you'll have reliable mobile data throughout your trip. There's no need to visit a local store to buy a physical SIM card, or deal with complicated setup processes. Keep your existing phone number active for calls and messages while using affordable mobile data for maps, messaging, streaming, and more. With an eSIM for United Arab Emirates, you'll stay connected every step of the way.
eSIM for UAE
Select your plan
Duration
Data
Quantity
1
One Tap Activation Your eSIM plan starts automatically when you connect in UAE for the first time. Install it in one tap on Android or iOS, before or during your trip.
Three quick steps take you from checkout to browsing in minutes.
01
Choose your plan
Tell us where you’re going and pick the eSIM that suits your trip.
Unlimited Data
30 days
5 GB
30 days
10 GB
30 days
02
Activate in one tap
Hit activate and follow a couple of quick prompts to set up your eSIM.
eSIM Installed
03
Get unlimited data
Your eSIM switches on by itself the moment you land.
Thailand
Active
Remaining dataUnlimited
Valid for30 days
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How eSIMs work
01
Stay connected from the moment you land
Connected on arrival
5G
Live data
Instant & fast
Roaming $0
Your eSIM activates automatically when you reach your destination. No waiting, no setup, just instant mobile data when you land.
Connect instantly: Getting online is effortless: choose a data plan and you’re set. Already there or still en route, you’re connected either way.
Fast, dependable internet: Tap into high-speed local networks for a steady connection. Browse, navigate and stream smoothly anywhere your trip takes you.
Simple to set up: An eSIM does away with plastic SIM cards entirely. Install and manage the whole thing right on your phone in minutes.
No roaming charges: Skip the pricey roaming bills that come with travel. With honest, upfront pricing you always know exactly what your data costs.
02
Use your favourite apps just like at home
Online abroad
Just like home
Chat
Navigate
Share
Mail
Message · navigate · share · stream
Use all your favourite apps abroad with instant data, seamless browsing, streaming, navigation, and messaging from the moment you arrive.
WhatsApp: Stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues through instant messages, voice calls and photo sharing on fast data abroad.
Google Maps: Find your way with fast, reliable data for maps, directions, live traffic and route planning while you’re out and about.
Instagram: Share stories, post photos, scroll your feed and keep up with friends on quick, dependable data abroad.
Gmail: Check your inbox, send the messages that matter and stay on top of things while you travel on steady high-speed data.
For a week in the United Arab Emirates, the eSIM offers data amounts from 0.1 GB up to 50 GB plus an unlimited option, all available with a 7-day validity. Smaller plans of 3 GB to 5 GB suit maps, messaging and browsing, while a larger or unlimited plan suits streaming and video calls.
The United Arab Emirates eSIM works across the UAE (AE), covering cities including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Yes, the United Arab Emirates eSIM works in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as it provides coverage across the UAE.
The validity of the United Arab Emirates eSIM counts down once the plan is activated. Plans are offered for 1, 7, 15, 30, 60 or 180 days.
The United Arab Emirates eSIM is delivered digitally by email as a QR code. It is a prepaid, one-off purchase with no subscription, and installation takes a few minutes.
Yes, your existing phone number stays active for calls and texts through your primary SIM. The United Arab Emirates eSIM adds a separate data line and does not change your number.
When your data runs out on the United Arab Emirates eSIM, you can buy another eSIM plan. Plans range from 0.1 GB up to 50 GB, with an unlimited data option also available.
The United Arab Emirates eSIM works on eSIM-compatible phones, which include recent iPhone models and many newer Android devices. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked before you buy.
The United Arab Emirates eSIM is available with validity periods of 1, 7, 15, 30, 60 or 180 days, so you can match the plan to short visits or extended stays.
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