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Overseas eSIM guide

eSIM for United Arab Emirates

Data-only eSIM for travel, business or study in United Arab Emirates. Set it up on your phone before departure and get online as soon as you arrive.

  • United Arab Emirates coverage
  • Data-only: phone-number calls and SMS are not supported, but app calls such as LINE/WhatsApp work over data
  • Easy one-tap setup right after purchase (QR/manual also supported — prepare over Wi-Fi before you go)
  • Turn on mobile data after arrival to start using it

Which plan fits this trip?

Tell us where and for how long. We suggest the eSIM that fits: not too much, never too little.

Bloomy, our support AI, answers from real plans and current prices.

Key points before buying for United Arab Emirates

Data-only?Yes. Data only: phone-number calls and SMS are not included.
When validity startsVaries by plan (some count from installation, others from the first connection at your destination). Please check each plan’s detail page.
Device compatibility & SIM lockYou need an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked device. Please check that your device supports eSIM before buying.
TetheringVaries by plan. Please check each plan’s detail page.
Top-upEvery plan shown here can be topped up from My Page.
Unlimited plans: high-speed data and limitsSome plans are unlimited with a daily high-speed allowance (1GB, 2GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB per day). Speed may drop after the daily allowance, and conditions differ by plan. About Unlimited Max

Plans available for United Arab Emirates (tax incl.)

For each data and validity combination, the lowest-priced product is shown. Products with the same name can differ in networks or conditions, so please check each product’s detail page before buying.

ProductDataValidityPriceNetworksDetails
United Arab Emirates eSIM 100MB data / 7 days100MBA very light pace — for occasional checks or a backup line.7 days0.77 USD / 7 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 500MB data / 7 days500MBA very light pace — for occasional checks or a backup line.7 days1.65 USD / 7 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 1GB data / 7 days1GB7 days2.63 USD / 7 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 2GB data / 15 days2GB15 days5.25 USD / 15 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 3GB data / 15 days3GB15 days7.19 USD / 15 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 3GB data / 30 days3GB30 days7.50 USD / 30 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 5GB data / 30 days5GB30 days12 USD / 30 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 10GB data / 30 days10GB30 days21.75 USD / 30 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 10GB data / 60 days10GB60 days22.47 USD / 60 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 20GB data / 30 days20GB30 days39 USD / 30 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM 50GB data / 180 days50GB180 days157.50 USD / 180 daysDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM unlimited data (1GB/day high-speed) / 1 dayunlimited data (1GB/day high-speed)1 day2.55 USD / 1 dayDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM unlimited data (2GB/day high-speed) / 1 dayunlimited data (2GB/day high-speed)1 day4.16 USD / 1 dayDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM unlimited data (3GB/day high-speed) / 1 dayunlimited data (3GB/day high-speed)1 day5.94 USD / 1 dayDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM unlimited data (5GB/day high-speed) / 1 dayunlimited data (5GB/day high-speed)1 day9.59 USD / 1 dayDu (5G)View details
United Arab Emirates eSIM unlimited data (10GB/day high-speed) / 1 dayunlimited data (10GB/day high-speed)1 day14.55 USD / 1 dayDu (5G)View details

Prices are reviewed periodically. See the comparison page for the latest prices and products not listed here. Compare United Arab Emirates plans

What this page covers

  • Plans you can buy
  • How to choose data
  • How to set up
  • If it won't connect
  • FAQ

Why use an eSIM in United Arab Emirates

  • No hunting for a physical SIM at the airport—set it up on your phone before you go
  • Keep your home SIM in place and just add an overseas data plan
  • Use maps, ride-hailing, messaging and translation apps right after arrival
  • Choose data and days to fit anything from short trips to long stays

United Arab Emirates eSIM price guide (tax incl.)

United Arab Emirates eSIM — fixed-data plans
Data Validity Price (tax incl.)
100MB 7 days 0.77 USD
500MB 7 days 1.65 USD
1GB 7 days 2.63 USD
2GB 15 days 5.25 USD
3GB 15 days 7.19 USD
3GB 30 days 7.50 USD
5GB 30 days 12 USD
10GB 30 days 21.75 USD
10GB 60 days 22.47 USD
20GB 30 days 39 USD
50GB 180 days 157.50 USD
United Arab Emirates eSIM — daily plans
Data / day Price (tax incl.)
1GB / day 2.55 USD / day
2GB / day 4.16 USD / day
3GB / day 5.94 USD / day
5GB / day 9.59 USD / day
10GB / day 14.55 USD / day

Prices shown include tax and may change. Please check the latest on the comparison page before buying. See latest on the comparison page

United Arab Emirates eSIM: cheapest plan by trip length

The cheapest fixed-data plan for each validity period.

Lowest price: 0.77 USD (100MB, 7 days)

ValidityDataLowest price (tax incl.)
7 days100MB0.77 USD
15 days2GB5.25 USD
30 days3GB7.50 USD
60 days10GB22.47 USD
180 days50GB157.50 USD

Networks you can use in United Arab Emirates

Networks supported by the plans Bloomy offers for United Arab Emirates. The supported networks differ by product.

  • Du 5G

The networks you can use differ by plan. See the plan list above and each product’s detail page for its networks.

There are also 41 regional plans that include United Arab Emirates, handy if you visit nearby countries too.

How to choose your data amount

  • Email, maps, messaging: about 0.3–0.5GB per day
  • Plus SNS, photos, browsing: about 0.5–1GB per day
  • Heavy video or tethering: about 1–2GB+ per day
  • For long stays or uncertain use, consider an unlimited plan

These are rough guides; actual usage varies by app and behavior.

Setting up your eSIM for United Arab Emirates

  1. Before departure, set up the eSIM over Wi-Fi (one-tap / QR / manual)

  2. On arrival in United Arab Emirates, select Bloomy eSIM for mobile data

  3. Turn on data roaming for the Bloomy eSIM line if needed

See the full setup guide

Device compatibility & SIM lock

You need an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked device. Please check your device supports eSIM before buying.

If it won't connect in United Arab Emirates

Check that Bloomy eSIM is selected for mobile data, data roaming is on, and you have signal.

How to fix connection issues

FAQ: eSIM for United Arab Emirates

Will this eSIM work in United Arab Emirates?
We offer plans that cover United Arab Emirates. They work on eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked devices.
When should I set it up?
Install it over Wi-Fi before departure, then turn on mobile data after arriving in United Arab Emirates.
Can I use a phone number or SMS?
Plans are data-only. Voice/SMS may not be supported, but internet apps like LINE and WhatsApp work fine.
What happens if I run out of data?
Depending on the plan, data stops or slows. You can buy a top-up or another plan if needed.
Can I use it as soon as I land in United Arab Emirates?
If you install it before departure, just select Bloomy eSIM for mobile data after you land. Signal varies by location, so it helps to have airport Wi-Fi as a backup in case the connection is weak.
Which networks does it use in United Arab Emirates?
The plans on this page connect to local networks in United Arab Emirates (Du). Supported networks differ by plan.
How many days should my plan cover?
Choose a plan that covers at least the length of your stay. When the validity period starts (at purchase or at activation) differs by plan, so check each plan's details before buying.

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