{"id":4342,"date":"2023-01-13T13:08:22","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T13:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esimthai.com\/blog\/?p=4342"},"modified":"2023-06-02T08:46:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T08:46:23","slug":"best-esim-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esimthai.com\/blog\/best-esim-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Best eSIM for Dubai: The 6 best options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve landed here, you\u2019re looking for the best eSIM for Dubai<\/a><\/strong>. You\u2019ve booked your flight, packed your bags and are ready to enjoy the luxury and experiences this city of the Middle East can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai is an Emirate city of the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its incredible and modern skyline, with the Burj Khalifa<\/strong> reigning over the city, its luxurious shops and its artificial islands with its aquatic parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready to enjoy luxury-filled attractions, shop in the Dubai Mall<\/strong> or, if you\u2019re feeling adventurous, surf the dunes in its surrounding deserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel to Dubai without wasting your money on roaming costs. We\u2019ve prepared a list of the 6 best eSIM options for Dubai in 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 6 eSIM options for Dubai and the UAE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here you\u2019ll find a chart with what we consider the top 6 eSIM plans to travel to the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name<\/strong><\/td>GB<\/strong><\/td>Price<\/strong><\/td>Price\/GB<\/strong><\/td>Validity<\/strong><\/td>Coverage<\/strong><\/td>Features<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Go Inter by Dtac<\/td>6GB<\/td>$29<\/td>4.83 $\/GB<\/td>15 days<\/td>Worldwide<\/td>4G\/LTE, Data only, Tethering allowed.  <\/td><\/tr>
Flexiroam<\/td>500 MB
1GB
1GB
1GB
3GB
3GB
5GB
5GB
7GB
7GB
10GB  <\/td>		$4.50
$7.50
$15
$16
$17
$18
$25
$26
$30
$31.50
$37  <\/td>		9 $\/GB
7.50 $\/GB
15 $\/GB
16 $\/GB
5,66 $\/GB
6 $\/GB
5 $\/GB
5.2 $\/GB
4.28 $\/GB
4.5 $\/GB
3.7 $\/GB  <\/td>		3 days
3 days
8 days
15 days
8 days
15 days
15 days
24 days
15 days
24 days
24 days  <\/td>		Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates  <\/td>3G\/4G, Flexiroam app, Best for frequent travelers, group travelers, and aircrews either for work or leisure purposes.  <\/td><\/tr>
Mogo<\/td>500MB
1GB
3GB
5GB
10GB  <\/td>		$5
$8
$19.90
$36
$59.90  <\/td>		10 $\/GB
8 $\/GB
6.63 $\/GB
7.2 $\/GB
5.99 $\/GB  <\/td>		3 days
15 days
30 days
60 days
90 days  <\/td>		United Arab Emirates (Dubai)  <\/td>Top Up plans for Canada
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Mongolia
United States of America
Palau, Etisalat  <\/td><\/tr>
Simcorner  <\/td>6GB  <\/td>54 AUD ($37)  <\/td>6.16 $\/GB  <\/td>15 days  <\/td>100 countries  <\/td>4G, data only, tethering allowed  <\/td><\/tr>
Holafly  <\/td>6GB  <\/td>$49  <\/td>8.16 $\/GB  <\/td>15 days  <\/td>United Arab Emirates (Dubai)  <\/td>Etisalat LTE, data only, tethering allowed  <\/td><\/tr>
Airalo Burj Mobile  <\/td>1GB
3GB
5GB  <\/td>		$8.50
$22.50
$35  <\/td>		8.50 $\/GB
7.50 $\/GB
7 $\/GB  <\/td>		7 days
30 days
30 days  <\/td>		United Arab Emirates (Dubai)  <\/td>4g\/LTE Etisalat, Tethering allowed, data only  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Data collected on 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go Inter by Dtac: Great price per GB and amazing coverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why is Go Inter by Dtac<\/a><\/strong> our top choice<\/strong>? Let\u2019s see its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go Inter offers an amazing price per GB o<\/strong>f 4.83 $\/GB. With 6GB<\/strong> of data for 29 usd<\/strong> with a validity of 15 days<\/strong>, you won\u2019t really need anything else if you\u2019re planning a trip to Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, where it outshines the competition is in its coverage. With worldwide coverage,<\/strong> you can visit any other country that supports eSIM and continue avoiding roaming costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If by any chance you end up doing some stopovers during your flight, you\u2019ll have eSIM coverage in whatever country you\u2019re stuck. That\u2019s reassuring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexiroam, multiple plans to choose from<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Flexiroam\u2019s Middle East eSIMs<\/strong> come as close contenders for the number 1 place in our chart. With over 10 plans<\/strong> to choose from, you can surely find one that suits your needs. With a lower price per GB<\/strong> with their 7GB<\/strong> and 10GB<\/strong> plans, its only downside is that it is just a regional plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covering Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, it falls shorter than Dtac\u2019s Go Inter with its worldwide coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they state on their website, it is recommended for frequent travelers, group travelers, and aircrews, either for work or leisure purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mogo limited data for longer stays<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mogo<\/strong> offers limited data<\/strong> eSIMs with a higher price per GB<\/strong>. With its most expensive being the 500 MB<\/strong> for $5<\/strong> plan, and the cheapest being the 10GB<\/strong> for $59.50 plan<\/strong>, the catch is the validity. It\u2019s hard to make 10GB last for 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mogo offers 2G connection after data cap, so you won\u2019t be fully disconnected (although you may feel so because of the speed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simcorner: 1 eSIM for 100 countries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Simcorner<\/strong> offers 1 eSIM plan: 6GB<\/strong> for 54 Australian dollars<\/strong> (around 37 usd<\/strong>). This means a price per GB of around $6.16. In exchange, it covers around 100 countries, so you can check if your destination is covered in this plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holafly: 1 eSIM, double the price.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Holafly<\/strong> offers 6GB <\/strong>of data (like Dtac) for almost double the price<\/strong>. Besides, Holafly\u2019s plan is limited to the United Arab Emirates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airalo Burj Mobile: Highest price per GB for limited data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now we\u2019re at the bottom of our list<\/strong>. Airalo Burj Mobile<\/strong> offers 3 plans of 1<\/strong>, 3<\/strong> and 5GB<\/strong> for a price of $8.50 to $3<\/strong>5<\/strong>. With its lowest price per GB being 7$, you\u2019ll be paying a high price for very limited data.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Network coverage in Dubai and the UAE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Only 2 network carriers <\/strong>service the United Arab Emirates: Etisalat<\/strong> and Du<\/strong>. While you won\u2019t have to worry about network connections if you\u2019re just traveling to Dubai, you might end up moving around different parts of the country, so making sure you have a stable internet connection <\/strong>should be a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this link<\/a>, you\u2019ll find a map with network coverage for both carriers in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devices that support eSIM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The downside of eSIM technology is that many phones aren\u2019t capable of using this type of cards. Before buying one, check with the manufacturer of your mobile phone, eSIM seller, or your primary SIM carrier<\/strong> if your phone is eSIM compatible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadly speaking, Apple<\/strong> devices such as iPhone XR<\/strong> or iPhone 11<\/strong> (and newer Apple<\/strong> phones) support eSIM cards<\/strong>. Samsung<\/strong> devices after the release of the Galaxy S20<\/strong> in 2020, and Google Phones<\/strong> such as the Google Pixel 2<\/strong> and Google Pixel 2XL<\/strong> support eSIMs. Other phone brands such as Huaweii<\/strong>, Sony Xperia<\/strong> or Oppo<\/strong> also offer this technology in some of their devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best advice we can give you is that you check with the eSIM carrier<\/strong>. Make sure that you\u2019ll be able to install their eSIM, since some eSIMs can only be used on certain devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eSIM activation in Dubai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Activating an eSIM once you\u2019ve reached Dubai is easy. Once you\u2019ve chosen your preferred carrier<\/strong>, purchase it and you\u2019ll receive an email with a QR code<\/strong> and a detailed guide on how to activate your eSIM card depending on your device. The entire process usually takes a few seconds depending on the quality of the WI-FI you\u2019re connected to (Please don\u2019t connect using your home carrier roaming service or you\u2019ll end up getting expensive extra charges on your phone bill.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 After your eSIM has been activated, disconnect data roaming services<\/strong> for your primary SIM carrier<\/strong>, and connect<\/strong> them for your new eSIM<\/strong>. Switch off the \u201cAllow data switching\u201d option if your phone has it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s it. You can now enjoy your prepaid data without worrying about roaming costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQ<\/strong> about esim in Dubaii<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why use a global eSIM to travel to Dubai?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While local SIMs or eSIM providers might be cheaper than global eSIMs, the possibility of using it in different countries outweighs their cost. The comfort of not worrying about roaming costs while moving through different territories is well worth the extra dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is eSIM available in Dubai?        <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, eSIMs are available in the United Arab Emirates and, therefore, in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should I purchase the eSIM data package? Before departure or after landing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We recommend that you purchase an eSIM data package before departure. Otherwise you might end up using your home carrier data abroad and getting billed with expensive roaming costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I use WhatsApp in the UAE?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The government of the UAE has limited the option of making calls or video calls with WhatsApp, but you will still be able to use its texting feature or share images, video and audio messages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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