United Arab Emirates eSIM
Mobile data in the United Arab Emirates from $6.99. Install one OurByt eSIM once, add a plan for the United Arab Emirates before you fly, and you're online the moment you land.
- 1 GB to 10 GB
- 7 to 30 days
- Starts when you land
United Arab Emirates eSIM plans
Prices in US dollars. Buy in the OurByt app with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Every plan starts when you first connect in the United Arab Emirates.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| 3 GBMost picked | 15 days | $16.99 | $5.66 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $24.99 | $5.00 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $42.99 | $4.30 |
Data only: no phone number is included. Need more? Add another plan in the app and it joins the same eSIM.
How it works
- Get the app and check your phoneThe app checks your phone supports eSIM before you pay.
- Pick a plan for the United Arab EmiratesYour first plan comes with your OurByt eSIM. Install it once, on Wi-Fi, ideally before you travel.
- Land and switch on dataTurn on the OurByt eSIM for mobile data and allow data roaming for it. Your home SIM can stay on for calls and texts.
Good to know in the United Arab Emirates
Mobile data works well across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Internet calling apps are restricted in the UAE, so voice calls over apps, including OurByt, may not connect there.
WhatsApp messaging works in the UAE; WhatsApp voice calls are restricted.
Call anyone back home from the United Arab Emirates
With OurByt calling credit you can call any phone, landline or mobile, over your data or Wi-Fi. Credit packs start at $5, and you see the rate before every call. Want people to call you back? Add a real US, UK or Canadian number from $4.99 a month.
United Arab Emirates eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for the United Arab Emirates?
OurByt plans in the United Arab Emirates start at $6.99 for 1 GB valid for 7 days. The most picked plan is 3 GB for 15 days at $16.99. Prices are in US dollars, and the app shows the final price before you pay.
How much data do I need in the United Arab Emirates?
For a week of maps, messaging, ride-hailing and social media, 3 to 5 GB is usually plenty. If you will stream video, make lots of video calls or work online, choose 10 GB or more. Running low? Add another plan in the app at any time.
When does a United Arab Emirates plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the United Arab Emirates, not when you buy it. So you can buy before you fly, and the days only start counting once you arrive.
Do I need a new eSIM for the United Arab Emirates?
No. You install the OurByt eSIM once. A United Arab Emirates plan, and every plan you buy after it, is added to that same eSIM, so there is nothing new to scan next time.
Does the United Arab Emirates eSIM include a phone number?
No, data plans are data only. WhatsApp, FaceTime and other apps work over the data, your home SIM can stay on for calls and texts, and OurByt calling credit lets you call any phone from the app. You can also add a real US, UK or Canadian number.
Will the eSIM work on my phone?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy phones support eSIM, as long as the phone is not locked to a carrier. The app checks your phone before you pay.
More answers in the help centre. Is your phone ready? See eSIM compatible phones.
Get set up before you fly
Download OurByt, check your phone and add a plan for the United Arab Emirates in a few minutes.