Touching down at Dubai International with a long day of meetings, sightseeing or a layover ahead? A GetSimfinity eSIM for Dubai gets you online on Etisalat 5G the moment you land, with no SIM counter and no roaming surprise.
Why use an eSIM in Dubai
Airport and hotel SIMs work, but they cost time and often come as fixed bundles you did not choose. With an eSIM you pick the data and the days, install it from a QR code before you fly, and connect on arrival.
- Ready at the gate. Install on Wi-Fi at home and skip the arrivals queue.
- Your home number stays on. Keep your regular SIM for calls and verification codes while the eSIM handles data.
- Fits layovers and long stays. A 1 GB plan covers a stopover, and 30-day plans suit longer visits. Daily Unlimited plans run 3 to 15 days.
- Works across the UAE. The same eSIM covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates.
These eSIMs are data-only and run on the Etisalat network with 5G data. There is no local phone number, so you use apps for messaging and calling.
Some voice and video calling apps can be restricted in the UAE whichever SIM or eSIM you use. Messaging, maps, ride-hailing and email work normally. If you rely on voice calls, keep your home SIM available or use a service permitted in the UAE.
Dubai eSIM plans and prices
The table is pulled live from our shop, so prices (in US dollars) are always current. Pick a plan to see the details and check out.
| Plan | Data | Validity | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Mobile 1 GB - 7 days | 1 GB | 7 days | Etisalat 5G | $4.00 |
| Burj Mobile 2 GB - 15 days | 2 GB | 15 days | Etisalat 5G | $7.00 |
| Burj Mobile 3 GB - 30 days | 3 GB | 30 days | Etisalat 5G | $9.00 |
| Burj Mobile 5 GB - 30 days | 5 GB | 30 days | Etisalat 5G | $12.00 |
| Burj Mobile 10 GB - 30 days | 10 GB | 30 days | Etisalat 5G | $20.00 |
| Burj Mobile 20 GB - 30 days | 20 GB | 30 days | Etisalat 5G | $34.00 |
| Burj Mobile 50 GB - 30 days | 50 GB | 30 days | Etisalat 5G | $78.00 |
| Burj Mobile Unlimited - 3 days | Unlimited | 3 days | Etisalat 5G | $12.50 |
| Burj Mobile Unlimited - 5 days | Unlimited | 5 days | Etisalat 5G | $19.00 |
| Burj Mobile Unlimited - 7 days | Unlimited | 7 days | Etisalat 5G | $27.50 |
| Burj Mobile Unlimited - 10 days | Unlimited | 10 days | Etisalat 5G | $35.00 |
| Burj Mobile Unlimited - 15 days | Unlimited | 15 days | Etisalat 5G | $49.00 |
All plans are 5G data-only eSIMs on the Etisalat network, made for travelers visiting the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai.
Which plan for a Dubai trip?
For a layover or a weekend, the 1 GB plan covers maps, messaging and ride-hailing. For a week of sightseeing, shopping and photo uploads, the 3 GB to 5 GB plans give comfortable room. Remote workers and families sharing one connection should look at 20 GB and above, and Unlimited daily plans suit short, busy trips where you would rather not watch your data.
How to install your Dubai eSIM
- Confirm compatibility. Your phone needs eSIM support and must be unlocked.
- Order your plan. Your activation details, including a QR code, arrive after checkout.
- Install the eSIM. iPhone: Settings, Cellular (or Mobile Service), Add eSIM, then scan the code. Android: Settings, Network and internet, SIMs, Add eSIM.
- Name the line. Call it Dubai so it is easy to spot.
- Connect on arrival. Choose the eSIM for mobile data, enable data roaming on that line if prompted, and switch mobile data off on your home SIM.
Compatible phones
Most iPhones from the XS and XR (2018) onward, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Samsung Galaxy phones support eSIM. A carrier-locked phone can reject a third-party eSIM. Run our Compatibility Checker before buying.
Dubai eSIM FAQ
Will I get a UAE phone number?
No. These plans are data-only, so there is no local number or SMS. Use messaging apps for chat and keep your home SIM for your regular number.
Does the eSIM work outside Dubai?
Yes. It is a UAE plan, so it works across the country, including Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Can I install it before I fly?
Yes, and it is the easiest route. Install on Wi-Fi at home, then switch to the eSIM for data when you land.
Can I add more data later?
Yes. The plans are rechargeable online, and the plan page shows how.
Plan your connection
Heading to more of the Gulf? Read our eSIM for UAE and eSIM for Saudi Arabia guides, or see all United Arab Emirates plans.