United Arab Emirates Daily eSIM — Never Run Out of Data
Daily-renewing data plan for your United Arab Emirates trip: choose 500MB–10GB high-speed data per day and the exact number of days you need (1–30 days). Once your daily high-speed allowance is exhausted, speeds are reduced — maps and messaging still work, unlike fixed-data plans where connectivity drops entirely.
Choose your United Arab Emirates eSIM plan
Not sure how many GB you need? Use the data calculator →Compare United Arab Emirates eSIM plans by day: price and post-limit speed
| Daily high-speed data allowance | Price/day | Price/GB | After the cap | Carrier | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500MB | $1.89 | $3.87 | 512 Kbps | Du | $13.23 |
| 1GB | $2.89 | $2.89 | 1 Mbps | Du | $20.23 |
| 2GB | $4.19 | $2.10 | 500 Kbps | Du | $29.33 |
| 3GB | $5.99 | $2.00 | 512 Kbps | Du | $41.93 |
| 5GB | $9.59 | $1.92 | 512 Kbps | Du | $67.13 |
| 10GB | $14.59 | $1.46 | 512 Kbps | Du | $102.13 |
- Lowest cost per GB: 10GB/day, about $1.46 per GB of high-speed data.
- Speed after the daily cap depends on the plan: 1 Mbps on 1GB, but only 500 Kbps on 2GB. A bigger plan doesn’t mean faster speeds once the cap is reached.
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Quick comparison of the most popular United Arab Emirates eSIM plans
Using mobile data in United Arab Emirates: local tips
- Dubai Metro is covered. Dubai’s transport authority says the Metro has mobile coverage across the entire network, plus Wi-Fi throughout.
- Plan with S’hail. RTA’s S’hail app plans Metro, tram and bus trips, books taxis and uses live traffic for route suggestions.
- Set up Careem before you land. Careem needs a mobile number and a code sent by SMS or WhatsApp — register at home with your own number.
- WiFi UAE requires an SMS code. WiFi UAE sends a login code by SMS and asks visitors for passport details, so make sure you can receive texts on your home number.
- Internet calling rules. On UAE networks, only approved calling apps such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and BOTIM are permitted. Whether others work on a travel eSIM depends on how the plan routes data.
Checked against official sources in September 2026. Services and coverage change — check the app or operator before you travel.
FAQ
Depends on your chosen plan: 500MB/day → 512 Kbps; 1GB/day → 1 Mbps; 2GB/day → 500 Kbps; 3GB/day → 512 Kbps; 5GB/day → 512 Kbps; 10GB/day → 512 Kbps. After that, you stay connected until your daily high-speed allowance resets.
eSIM plans for United Arab Emirates connect via Du. Your device automatically selects the strongest local network; 5G is available where supported by the carrier, otherwise 4G/LTE applies. The specific carrier for each plan is listed on its detail page.
Daily plans provide a fixed amount of high-speed data refreshed each day (e.g., 1 GB/day). Once the daily high-speed limit is reached, speeds are reduced but connectivity remains — the full high-speed allowance resets the next day. Fixed-data plans end completely once exhausted; additional data must be purchased.
Essentially similar to "unlimited" plans on the market: you always stay connected, but speeds are reduced after exceeding your daily high-speed data allowance. We clearly state the reduced speed for each plan so you can choose the right one—no vague marketing.
Select the exact number of days for your trip — from 1 to 30 days. Pricing is per day: travel for 5 days, pay for 5 days — no need to overbuy a 30-day package.
1 GB/day is enough for maps, messaging, and social media. 2–3 GB/day if you frequently watch videos or make video calls. 5–10 GB/day for livestreaming or sharing a hotspot with your group.
For most plans, validity starts from the first time your eSIM connects to a network at your destination—you can safely install it at home before flying. Exact details for each plan are clearly stated on its product page.
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