UAE
eSIM.Fast 5G data plans. Instant activation, no SIM swap.

The best Dubai eSIM — and one that works across the whole UAE — combines advanced coverage, clear pricing, and instant setup. Flysimio runs on Etisalat (e&) and du, both offering nationwide 5G from Downtown Dubai and the Palm to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Plans are prepaid with no contract and no roaming bill surprises: choose your data, pay once, done. Your QR code arrives by email seconds after checkout and installs in under a minute, every plan includes free mobile hotspot, and a 7-day money-back guarantee has you covered. Land at Dubai International (DXB) already connected and skip the Etisalat counter queue entirely.

Getting online in the UAE takes about two minutes. First, confirm your phone supports eSIM — iPhone XS (2018) and newer and most Android flagships from 2020 qualify. Choose your UAE plan on Flysimio and pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay; your QR code arrives by email within seconds. On Wi-Fi before you fly, open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM (iPhone) or Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM (Android) and scan it — a manual code is included too. Keep your home line as default until arrival. When you land at DXB, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah, your Flysimio line connects automatically to a UAE network — one plan covers all seven emirates.

Most travellers over-buy. For maps, messaging, and email, roughly 300 MB a day is plenty, so a 3–5 GB plan covers a week in Dubai comfortably. Add social media, photos, and music and you'll want about 700 MB a day — a 10 GB plan suits a two-week stay taking in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Heavy streamers, video callers, and anyone tethering a laptop should plan for 1.5 GB or more per day or choose an unlimited daily plan. Not sure? The calculator above matches your travel style and trip length to a size, and you can top up mid-trip if you run low.

Flysimio runs as a second line beside your usual SIM, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while your UAE data flows over the eSIM — standard dual-SIM behaviour on iPhone XS and later and most Android phones from 2018. After installing, set the Flysimio eSIM as your cellular-data line and turn on Data Roaming for that line only; it simply lets the eSIM connect to UAE networks, with no roaming fees. Keep your home SIM on for messages and calls, or switch it off to avoid your own carrier's charges. If you're unsure about your model, the compatibility page confirms it before you buy.

Every Flysimio UAE plan includes free mobile hotspot without throttling, so you can tether a laptop or share with a companion and use your full allowance freely. One thing to know before you travel: the UAE restricts internet voice and video calls at the network level, so WhatsApp and FaceTime calling are blocked on local networks — though WhatsApp chat, messaging, browsing, and all other data work normally. Many visitors use a licensed app such as BOTIM, or a VPN, for calls; a VPN is widely used by residents but is technically regulated, so use one at your own discretion. Your home number also stays reachable on your primary SIM.

For a Dubai stopover or a long weekend, a small 1–5 GB plan on a 7-day validity is the most economical choice. For a two-week stay across Dubai and Abu Dhabi — or a longer visit — a 10–20 GB plan or an unlimited daily option lets you navigate, stream, and share without watching a meter. Because Flysimio gives you six months to activate, you can buy before you leave and the validity only starts when your eSIM first connects in the UAE. No contract, nothing to cancel — the plan stops when it's done, and you can top up or rebuy for your next trip.