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United Arab Emirates eSIM

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1 GB
7 Days
$3.60
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2 GB
15 Days
$5.50
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3 GB
30 Days
$6.85
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5 GB
30 Days
$10.50
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10 GBMost Popular
30 Days
$15.70
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20 GBBest Value
30 Days
$26.00
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50 GB
30 Days
$69.10
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Frequently Asked Questions

United Arab Emirates eSIM

Buy the Airlivo UAE eSIM online, install it before you fly by scanning the QR code, then switch it on when you land in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. There's no physical SIM to collect — you're connected the moment the local network is detected.
The Airlivo UAE eSIM connects to a national network — e& (Etisalat) or du — both offering very fast 4G/LTE and 5G, often above 300 Mbps in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Coverage is excellent in every city, mall, hotel and metro, and reaches well into the desert; e& tends to go furthest in remote desert and mountain areas.
On a local UAE SIM, WhatsApp and FaceTime voice and video calls are blocked at network level (texting still works), and FaceTime is restricted entirely. Because a travel eSIM often routes your data outside the UAE, WhatsApp calls frequently work on it where a local SIM would block them — though this can't be guaranteed as networks change. WhatsApp messaging always works, and BOTIM is the officially licensed calling app if you want a sure option.
On Wi-Fi at home, open the email from Airlivo and scan the QR code to install the eSIM, leaving it off. When you land, turn on the eSIM line and enable data roaming for it. Installing before you fly is especially worthwhile here, since the eSIM needs to be active for its data routing to help with calling apps.
For maps, messaging, browsing and social media, 3-5 GB comfortably covers a week — malls, hotels and the metro all have Wi-Fi too. If you'll video-call over WhatsApp, stream or use a hotspot, go for 10 GB or an unlimited plan.
Choose by trip length and usage: Airlivo UAE data plans run from 1 GB up to 50 GB and unlimited. If staying in touch by video call matters, a larger or unlimited plan gives you headroom. Install it before you fly so you land connected.
Yes. The Dubai Metro, malls, hotels and tourist districts all have strong 5G/4G, so you're connected throughout the city. Desert safari areas are covered on the main routes and dunes near the tour operators, though signal can thin deep in the remote desert.
No, it's data only and doesn't include a UAE number. You reach people over the internet using messaging and calling apps, and your own number stays active on your main SIM for anything that needs it, such as bank verification codes.
It works nationwide, so it activates as soon as you land at any UAE airport — Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) or Sharjah (SHJ). Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line after landing and you're online right away, ready to book a Careem or catch the metro.
A travel eSIM is the simplest choice: you buy and install it online before the trip, it activates the moment you land, and its overseas routing often keeps calling apps working. A local SIM means a shop visit and ID registration, and it applies the local VoIP call blocks. With the eSIM your home number also stays active on your main SIM.

How It Works

Get connected in 3 simple steps

1

Choose Your Plan

Select the data package that fits your travel needs

2

Scan QR Code

Receive your eSIM instantly via email and scan to install

3

Connect & Go

Turn on mobile data and enjoy high-speed internet

Travel Tips

United Arab Emirates — Useful tips for your trip

1

The currency is the dirham (AED). Cards are accepted almost everywhere, from malls to taxis, but keep some cash for souks, smaller cafés and tipping. ATMs are plentiful; airport exchange desks give poorer rates.

2

Plan around the UAE's call restrictions: WhatsApp and FaceTime voice and video calls are blocked on local networks, though your travel eSIM's data routing often gets WhatsApp calls through. WhatsApp texting always works, and BOTIM is the officially licensed app for guaranteed calls.

3

The UAE is modern but conservative: dress modestly in malls and public areas (cover shoulders and knees), and more so at mosques. During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight hours as a courtesy.

4

Summer heat is extreme — regularly 40°C+ from June to September — so carry water, use sunscreen and plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning or evening. The pleasant season is roughly November to March.

5

The UAE uses the UK-style three-pin Type G plug at 230V. Bring a UK/UAE adapter, as many hotels won't provide one.

6

The Dubai Metro is cheap, spotless and driverless — buy a Nol card to tap in and out. For door-to-door trips, Careem and Uber both work well and let you pay in the app.

7

Respect local laws: alcohol is served in licensed hotels and venues but public drunkenness is an offence, and public displays of affection are frowned upon. A little cultural awareness goes a long way here.

Stay connected in the United Arab Emirates with reliable eSIM data plans. Perfect for exploring Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and enjoying seamless connectivity across the Emirates.

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