Plans and prices for Dubai & the UAE

There are 7 fixed-data plans for Dubai & the UAE, from $4.43. The lowest price per GB is $1.60: 50 GB for 30 days.

Prices are in US dollars. The final price is shown at checkout.

Fixed-data plans for Dubai & the UAE
DataValidityPricePrice per GB
1 GB7 days$4.43$4.43
2 GB15 days$7.50$3.75
3 GB30 days$9.55$3.18
5 GB30 days$12.62$2.52
10 GB30 days$20.80$2.08
20 GB30 days$35.12$1.76
50 GB30 days$80.13$1.60

Unlimited data for Dubai & the UAE

Unlimited plans start at $13.13. Each includes 3 GB of high-speed data per day; after that, speed is reduced to 1 Mbps.

Unlimited plans for Dubai & the UAE
ValidityPriceHigh-speed dataAfter that
3 days$13.133 GB per day1 Mbps
5 days$19.783 GB per day1 Mbps
7 days$28.483 GB per day1 Mbps
10 days$36.143 GB per day1 Mbps
15 days$50.463 GB per day1 Mbps

Network: Etisalat

Plans for Dubai & the UAE connect to the Etisalat network. Check the network shown on a plan before you buy.

Calls, SMS and phone numbers

Plans for Dubai & the UAE are data-only: they don’t include a phone number, carrier calls or SMS. If you need a separate number for calls and texts, the DualLine second line is a different product.

Local facts for Dubai & the UAE

General information about mobile networks in Dubai & the UAE; not specific to DualLine plans.

The UAE regulator TDRA says internet voice and video calls are legal only through licensed operators or apps it has approved. WhatsApp calls were still restricted in May 2026, while WhatsApp messaging works. Source: Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), Khaleej Times.

e& (Etisalat) and du are licensed to provide mobile, landline and internet services in the UAE. Source: U.AE — The Official Platform of the UAE Government.

Visitors need their passport to get a local UAE SIM, and TDRA limits visitors to two SIM cards per operator. Source: Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), U.AE — The Official Platform of the UAE Government.

According to TDRA, the UAE was the first country in the Arab region and the fourth in the world to launch 5G. Source: TDRA.

Set up before you travel

Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you leave, then switch mobile data to it when you arrive in Dubai & the UAE.

More eSIM destinations

Compare plans for other popular destinations, or start with the travel eSIM guide.

Your take-away checklist

  • Pick a plan: 1–50 GB or unlimited data, valid 3–30 days.
  • Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked.
  • Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you travel.
  • After you arrive, choose the eSIM for mobile data.

Common questions

How much does an eSIM for Dubai & the UAE cost?

Plans start at $4.43 (1 GB for 7 days). The lowest price per GB is $1.60: 50 GB for 30 days. The final price is shown at checkout.

Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Dubai & the UAE?

Yes. Unlimited plans start at $13.13 for 3 days. Each includes 3 GB of high-speed data per day; after that, speed is reduced to 1 Mbps.

Which mobile network will I use in Dubai & the UAE?

Etisalat. Check the network shown on a plan before you buy.

Does the eSIM for Dubai & the UAE include calls, SMS or a phone number?

No. Plans for Dubai & the UAE are data-only. If you need a separate number for calls and texts, see the DualLine second line.

How long are eSIM plans for Dubai & the UAE valid?

Plans are valid for 3 to 30 days. Check when validity starts: on some plans it starts at installation, on others when the eSIM first connects.

When should I install the eSIM for Dubai & the UAE?

Install it over Wi-Fi before you leave, then switch it on for mobile data when you arrive. In the UAE, internet voice and video calls are legal only through licensed operators or apps approved by the regulator TDRA. WhatsApp calls were still restricted as of May 2026; messaging works.

Sources and support

Plan prices come from DualLine’s catalogue. Local facts link to the source we checked.

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