Lowest total for 7 days that covers about 5.6 GB of data at full speed.
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Best eSIM for UAE
Compare 169 plans from 13 providers
Prices checked 14 November 2026 · Virgin Connect Roam prices checked 10 November 2026
Cheapest eSIM for UAE today: US$14.00 for a one-week trip with Yesim.
Check price at Yesim ↗We compared 169 eSIM plans for UAE from Airalo, Saily, Nomad, Maya, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop. Set your trip below to see the cheapest total price, or scroll down for the full price list.
Photos: Martijn Vonk, Artur Aldyrkhanov, Artur Aldyrkhanov, Usman Yousaf on Unsplash
For your trip: 7 days · about 5.6 GB
10 GB of data for $1.09 more than the cheapest option: the lowest price per GB that covers this trip.
Check price at shibaSIMNo data cap to watch for 7 days. Full speed 1 GB a day, then 1 Mbps.
Check price at Roam2GoAlso close
How we choose: the winner is the lowest total price for your trip that gives enough data for your daily use at full speed. Unlimited plans only count if their full-speed data per day covers your use. Best value means more data for at most 30% more. Speed rules come from each provider's own pages.
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RRoam2GoUp to 10% off0.49 GB1 day$3.31$6.76 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off1 GB30 days$3.10$3.10 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter1 GB7 days$3.49$3.49 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam1 GB7 days$3.50$3.50 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off1 GB7 days$3.63$3.63 / GBCheck price RRoamless1 GB30 days$3.95$3.95 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off1 GB7 days$3.99$3.99 / GBCheck price BBreeze1 GB7 days$3.99$3.99 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off1 GB5 days$3.99$3.99 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off1 GB7 days$3.99$3.99 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited1 GB3 days$4.00$4.00 / GBCheck price NNomad1 GB7 days$4.00$4.00 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off1 GB7 days$4.09$4.09 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off1 GB10 days$4.39$4.39 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off1 GB15 days$4.59$4.59 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off1 GB30 days$4.79$4.79 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off1 GB7 days$5.05$5.05 / GBCheck price BBreeze2 GB15 days$5.99$3.00 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter2 GB15 days$5.99$3.00 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam2 GB15 days$6.00$3.00 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off2 GB15 days$7.29$3.65 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off3 GB7 days$6.29$2.10 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off3 GB30 days$7.00$2.33 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off3 GB30 days$7.49$2.50 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off3 GB15 days$7.80$2.60 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter3 GB30 days$7.99$2.66 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam3 GB30 days$8.00$2.67 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off3 GB30 days$8.00$2.67 / GBCheck price BBreeze3 GB30 days$8.49$2.83 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited3 GB3 days$8.50$2.83 / GBCheck price NNomad3 GB30 days$8.50$2.83 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off3 GB30 days$8.92$2.97 / GBCheck price RRoamless3 GB30 days$8.95$2.98 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off3 GB30 days$8.99$3.00 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited3 GB7 days$9.00$3.00 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off3 GB30 days$9.99$3.33 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off5 GB10 days$9.29$1.86 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off5 GB15 days$9.69$1.94 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter5 GB30 days$9.99$2.00 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off5 GB30 days$10.89$2.18 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited5 GB7 days$11.00$2.20 / GBCheck price NNomad5 GB30 days$11.00$2.20 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off5 GB30 days$11.00$2.20 / GBCheck price BBreeze5 GB30 days$11.49$2.30 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited5 GB15 days$11.50$2.30 / GBCheck price RRoamless5 GB30 days$11.95$2.39 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off5 GB30 days$11.99$2.40 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited5 GB30 days$12.00$2.40 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam5 GB30 days$12.00$2.40 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off5 GB30 days$12.04$2.41 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off5 GB20 days$13.41$2.68 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off5 GB30 days$16.27$3.25 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off5 GB30 days$16.99$3.40 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off10 GB5 days$14.19$1.42 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off10 GB10 days$15.09$1.51 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off10 GB15 days$15.59$1.56 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off10 GB30 days$16.99$1.70 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off10 GB30 days$17.39$1.74 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter10 GB30 days$17.99$1.80 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited10 GB7 days$18.50$1.85 / GBCheck price NNomad10 GB30 days$18.50$1.85 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited10 GB15 days$19.00$1.90 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off10 GB30 days$19.00$1.90 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam10 GB30 days$19.00$1.90 / GBCheck price BBreeze10 GB30 days$19.49$1.95 / GBCheck price RRoamless10 GB30 days$19.95$1.99 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off10 GB30 days$19.99$2.00 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited10 GB30 days$20.00$2.00 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off10 GB30 days$20.79$2.08 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off10 GB30 days$24.99$2.50 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off15 GB15 days$28.39$1.89 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off15 GB30 days$31.19$2.08 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off20 GB15 days$28.39$1.42 / GBCheck price NNomad20 GB30 days$29.00$1.45 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off20 GB30 days$31.19$1.56 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off20 GB30 days$31.90$1.59 / GBCheck price BBreeze20 GB30 days$32.99$1.65 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited20 GB15 days$33.00$1.65 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam20 GB30 days$33.00$1.65 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off20 GB30 days$33.09$1.65 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off20 GB30 days$33.99$1.70 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter20 GB30 days$33.99$1.70 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited20 GB30 days$34.00$1.70 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off20 GB30 days$36.26$1.81 / GBCheck price RRoamless20 GB30 days$36.45$1.82 / GBCheck price RRoam2Go25 GB30 days$46.55$1.86 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off30 GB10 days$37.59$1.25 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off30 GB30 days$39.60$1.32 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off30 GB30 days$43.19$1.44 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off30 GB30 days$75.10$2.50 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off50 GB30 days$48.69$0.97 / GBCheck price BBreeze50 GB45 days$71.49$1.43 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam50 GB30 days$74.00$1.48 / GBCheck price RRoamless50 GB30 days$81.95$1.64 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter50 GB30 days$89.99$1.80 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off50 GB30 days$109.88$2.20 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam100 GB30 days$98.50$0.98 / GBCheck price BBreeze100 GB70 days$108.99$1.09 / GBCheck price BBreeze200 GB90 days$199.99$1.00 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited1 day$3.39$3.39 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited1 day$4.00$4.00 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited1 day$4.71$4.71 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited1 day$4.99$4.99 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited1 day · 1 GB/day full speed$6.17$6.17 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited2 days$9.42$4.71 / dayCheck price MMaya10% offUnlimited3 days$9.99$3.33 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited3 days$11.99$4.00 / dayCheck price NNomadUnlimited3 days$12.00$4.00 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited3 days$12.00$4.00 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited3 days$12.42$4.14 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited3 days$12.50$4.17 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited3 days · 1 GB/day full speed$16.27$5.42 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited4 days$16.56$4.14 / dayCheck price NNomadUnlimited5 days$18.00$3.60 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited5 days$18.99$3.80 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited5 days$19.00$3.80 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited3 days · 3 GB/day full speed$19.01$6.34 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited7 days · 1 GB/day full speed$19.01$2.72 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited5 days$19.49$3.90 / dayCheck price MMaya10% offUnlimited7 days$19.99$2.86 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited5 days$20.00$4.00 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited5 days$20.55$4.11 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited6 days$24.66$4.11 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited10 days · 1 GB/day full speed$24.67$2.47 / dayCheck price SSimbye15% offUnlimited7 days$24.99$3.57 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited5 days · 3 GB/day full speed$26.91$5.38 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited7 days$26.99$3.86 / dayCheck price NNomadUnlimited7 days$27.00$3.86 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited7 days$27.50$3.93 / dayCheck price MMaya10% offUnlimited14 days$27.99$2.00 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited7 days$28.00$4.00 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited7 days$28.77$4.11 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited7 days · 3 GB/day full speed$30.28$4.33 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited8 days$32.88$4.11 / dayCheck price NNomadUnlimited10 days$34.00$3.40 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited10 days$34.00$3.40 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited10 days$34.99$3.50 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited10 days$34.99$3.50 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited10 days$35.00$3.50 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUnlimited10 days · 3 GB/day full speed$35.89$3.59 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited15 days · 1 GB/day full speed$36.96$2.46 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited9 days$36.99$4.11 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited10 days$40.50$4.05 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited15 days$44.00$2.93 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited11 days$44.55$4.05 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited15 days$46.99$3.13 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited12 days$48.60$4.05 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited15 days$48.99$3.27 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited15 days$49.00$3.27 / dayCheck price MMaya10% offUnlimited30 days$49.99$1.67 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited13 days$52.65$4.05 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited14 days$56.70$4.05 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited20 days$59.99$3.00 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited15 days$60.75$4.05 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited30 days · 1 GB/day full speed$62.81$2.09 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited16 days$64.80$4.05 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited25 days$65.99$2.64 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited17 days$68.85$4.05 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited30 days$69.99$2.33 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited30 days$71.99$2.40 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited30 days$72.00$2.40 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited18 days$72.90$4.05 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited19 days$76.95$4.05 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited20 days$81.00$4.05 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited15 days · 3 GB/day full speed$83.57$5.57 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited45 days$86.49$1.92 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited30 days$99.00$3.30 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited70 days$118.99$1.70 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited90 days$141.99$1.58 / dayCheck price
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How fast is unlimited data in UAE?
"Unlimited" plans give full speed up to a daily amount, then slow down until the next day. From each provider's own rules, checked 1 November 2026.
| Provider | Full speed per day | After that |
|---|---|---|
| AAiralo | 3 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| SSaily | 3 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| NNomad | 2 GB | ~1–2 Mbps source |
| MMaya | 5 GB | 3 Mbps source |
| YYesim | Not stated by provider | Reduced after a daily amount source |
| RRoamless | 3 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| RRoam2Go | 3 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| RRoam2Go | 1 GB | 5 Mbps source |
| RRoam2Go | 1 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| BBreeze | 1 GB | 512 kbps source |
| sshibaSIM | 1 GB | 128 kbps source |
| SSimbye | 1 GB | 1 Mbps source |
Networks and hotspot in UAE
From each provider's own page, checked 11 October 2026. “(+1)” means the page lists one more network without naming it. The provider's page is final.
| Provider | Network | Hotspot | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAiralo | du | Not stated on its page | Provider's page ↗ |
| SSaily | Not named on its page | Yes, no limit stated | Provider's page ↗ |
| NNomad | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| MMaya | Not named on its page | Yes | Provider's page ↗ |
| YYesim | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| RRoamless | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| VVirgin Connect Roam | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| RRoam2Go | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| BBreeze | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| MMobiMatter | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| sshibaSIM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| SSimbye | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| TThe SIM Shop | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
Price history in UAE
Cheapest 7-day trip with about 5.6 GB, on each day we published prices:
- Today $14.00 Yesim
- Lowest $13.79 25 October 2026
- Highest $17.00 30 September 2026
Chart in US dollars. Each point is the cheapest offer among the providers we compared that day, so new providers can lower it too. Days without new prices keep the last price.
UAE eSIM travel guide
We compared 169 eSIM plans for UAE from Airalo, Saily, Nomad, Maya, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop.
The UAE has some of the fastest mobile networks in the world, and visitors use data for everything from metro and taxi apps to restaurant menus and mall maps. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are also major transit hubs, so a short eSIM plan is useful even for long layovers.
Networks and coverage
The UAE has two networks, e& (formerly Etisalat) and du. Both offer excellent 4G and 5G across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the main highways, and good coverage in most desert tour areas.
Internet calling
Some voice and video calling features in popular apps have been restricted in the UAE in the past, while others work normally. Rules change, so check the current situation before you rely on a particular app for calls.
How much data you need
Visitors usually spend a lot of time in malls, hotels and taxis with Wi-Fi. For a week, 3 to 5 GB is often enough. Choose more if you work remotely or share a hotspot with family.
Fixed data or unlimited?
Fixed data plans are the cheapest choice for maps, messaging and browsing. If you use more than about 1.5 GB a day, compare the unlimited passes above.
What a trip to UAE costs
The cheapest total for each trip length and data use, from all 13 providers. Prices checked 14 November 2026. Tap a price to open that plan.
| Trip length | Light 0.3 GB/day | Moderate 0.8 GB/day | Heavy 2 GB/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.10Yesim | $6.29shibaSIM | $9.99Maya |
| 7 days | $6.29shibaSIM | $14.00Yesim | $19.99Maya |
| 14 days | $9.69shibaSIM | $27.99Maya | $27.99Maya |
| 30 days | $16.99shibaSIM | $39.60Yesim | $49.99Maya |
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UAE eSIM questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for UAE?
In our check on 14 November 2026, the cheapest plan was 1 GB for 30 days from Yesim at $3.10. For a 7-day trip with moderate use (about 5.6 GB), the lowest total was $14.00 with Yesim.
What is the cheapest eSIM for UAE for 7 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 7-day trip: 3 GB from $6.29 with shibaSIM, 5 GB from $9.29 with shibaSIM and 10 GB from $15.09 with shibaSIM.
What is the cheapest eSIM for UAE for 10 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 10-day trip: 5 GB from $9.29 with shibaSIM, 10 GB from $15.09 with shibaSIM and 20 GB from $27.99 with Maya.
What is the cheapest eSIM for UAE for 14 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 14-day trip: 5 GB from $9.69 with shibaSIM, 10 GB from $15.59 with shibaSIM and 20 GB from $27.99 with Maya.
What is the cheapest eSIM for UAE for 30 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 30-day trip: 10 GB from $16.99 with shibaSIM, 20 GB from $29.00 with Nomad and 50 GB from $48.69 with shibaSIM.
Do I need unlimited data in UAE?
Only if you stream video, make long video calls or share a hotspot. A 7-day unlimited option costs from $19.01, while 10 GB costs from $14.19.
Can I use my eSIM during a transit stop in Dubai?
Yes. Install it before your trip and switch it on when you land. Short plans of a few days are useful for long layovers.
Does a UAE eSIM also work in Oman or Saudi Arabia?
A UAE-only plan normally works only in the UAE. If you are travelling around the Gulf, look for a Middle East regional plan.
Which network will my eSIM use in UAE?
From each provider's own page, checked 11 October 2026:
Airalo: du
Saily, Maya: networks not named on their pages.
Not checked yet: Nomad, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop.
Your phone connects automatically to the network the eSIM uses. Hotspot rules are in the table above.
When should I install the eSIM?
Install it at home over Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly, and switch it on when you land. Keep your home SIM on for calls and SMS if you need them.
Visiting more than one country?
A regional eSIM covers several countries with one plan.
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