Staying connected in the UAE and Middle East with a regional eSIM
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UAE and Middle East eSIM guide
Regional plans that include the United Arab Emirates
If you're travelling to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates, you can stay connected with one of our regional plans. We don't currently sell UAE-only plans, but several regional plans include the UAE alongside its neighbours, which is handy for stopovers and multi-country trips.
At a glance
- Gulf Region plans cover the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq
- GCC plans cover the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman
- Middle East plans add Israel, Jordan, Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Armenia
- Gulf Region plans start at £8.75 for 1GB over 7 days at the time of writing
Which regional plan includes the UAE?
- Gulf Region: UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq
- GCC: UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman
- Middle East: UAE, Qatar, Israel, Jordan, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Armenia, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Oman
- Middle East & North Africa: adds Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia
Pick the smallest plan that covers your whole route. The Gulf Region plan is usually the cheapest way to cover the UAE.
Why This Matters
Check every country on your itinerary appears on the plan before you buy. Coverage lists differ between plans.
Prices
At the time of writing:
- Gulf Region, 1GB for 7 days: £8.75
- Gulf Region, 3GB for 30 days: £25.25
- Gulf Region, 5GB for 30 days: £39.99
- GCC, 1GB for 7 days: £14.99
- Middle East, 1GB for 7 days: £25.99
Setting up for a Gulf trip
1. Check your phone supports eSIM using our compatibility checker.2. Install your eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly. 3. On arrival, choose the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
How much data?
Maps, ride-hailing apps, messaging and the odd photo upload use around 300–500MB a day. For a week in Dubai, 3GB is a sensible starting point; heavier users should go for 5GB or more.
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