du roaming packs from the UAE: 2026 prices and an eSIM option
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UAE roaming prices, checked on 25 October 2026
du sells data-only roaming packs from 24 hours to 60 days, plus combo bundles with calls. Packs apply in du's preferred roaming destinations. Below you'll find what each network charges, what that adds up to over a trip, and how to keep your number while using a travel eSIM for data.
The short answer
du charges AED 35 a day to use your phone in its roaming destinations, so a week costs AED 245. Some networks sell passes instead: du's data-only roaming — 10GB / 7 days costs AED 200 for 7 days. A prepaid travel eSIM is one payment for the whole trip, and you can keep your own number for calls and texts.
Why This Matters
Roaming charges are easy to miss until the bill arrives. If you know the daily price and where it applies before you fly, you can choose to roam, buy a pass or use a travel eSIM.
What UAE networks charge for roaming
We checked these prices on each network's own website on 25 October 2026. Our UAE roaming costs page links every price to its source and covers all 2 UAE networks we track.
| Network | Option | Price | Charged | Data | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| du | Data-only roaming — 500MB / 24 hours | AED 35 | per 24 hours (one-time or auto-renew options published) | 500 MB | du preferred / roaming destination list |
| du | Data-only roaming — 10GB / 7 days | AED 200 | per 7-day pack (one-time) | 10 GB | du preferred / roaming destination list |
| du | Data-only roaming — 30GB / 60 days | AED 500 | per 60-day pack (one-time) | 30 GB | du preferred / roaming destination list |
| du | Combo roaming — 15GB + unlimited selected voice | AED 350 | per combo bundle as published | 15 GB | Preferred countries on du roaming page |
Two things change the price you pay. First, where you are going: networks group countries into lists, and each list has its own price. Second, when you joined: some networks charge customers who joined after a certain date more than older customers.
What a trip costs at those prices
A daily charge looks small until you multiply it by your trip. This table shows what each option costs for 3, 7 and 14 days if you use your phone every day. A pass that lasts longer than the trip is counted once.
| Network | Option | 3 days | 7 days | 14 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| du | Data-only roaming — 10GB / 7 days | AED 200 | AED 200 | AED 400 |
| du | Data-only roaming — 500MB / 24 hours | AED 105 | AED 245 | AED 490 |
| du | Data-only roaming — 30GB / 60 days | AED 500 | AED 500 | AED 500 |
To compare these totals with a Graba SIM plan for your destination, and choose how much data you need, open any network's page, for example du roaming costs.
UAE networks that don't publish one price
Some networks set roaming prices by plan, so there is no single price to show. You can still see their roaming options and a link to their official page: e& UAE. If we show no price, it means we could not confirm one, not that roaming is free.
How to avoid a roaming bill on a UAE SIM
- Check the price for where you are going Open your network's roaming page and find the price for the United Kingdom. It can depend on your plan and when you joined.
- Set up a travel eSIM before you leave Buy it and install it at home on Wi-Fi. Leave it switched off until you land.
- Turn off data roaming on your usual SIM In your phone settings, switch Data Roaming off for your usual SIM. You can keep the SIM on for calls and texts.
- Use the eSIM for mobile data When you land, switch the eSIM on, choose it for mobile data and turn its Data Roaming on.
Turning data off doesn't stop every charge
Switching Data Roaming off stops your usual SIM using mobile data. Calls, texts and voicemail can still cost money. If you only need your number for security codes, see if your bank or apps can send them to an authenticator app instead.
A week in London from Dubai
Omar is on du and spends a week in London. He compares a 7-day du data pack with a travel eSIM for the UK and keeps his UAE number on for calls and bank codes.
How a UAE roaming charge starts
- 1 Your usual SIM is on abroad
- 2 You use your phone that day
- 3 Your network adds a daily charge
- 4 Use eSIM data instead
Final Thoughts
The same week abroad can cost very different amounts depending on your UAE network and plan. Check your network's page, then compare it with a travel eSIM that has the data you need.
Read next: roaming costs compared worldwide, the roaming settings guide, what triggers a daily roaming pass.
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