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UAE eSIM — 20 GB for 30 days
Prepaid data for UAE. Pay once, get the QR code by email in seconds.
Data
20 GB
Validity
30 days
Network
5G
$35.99
One-time payment. No subscription and no auto-renewal.
Plan details
- Destination
- 🇦🇪 UAE
- Data
- 20 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- 5G
- Calls & SMS
- SMS
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within seconds of payment
What you get
- • 20 GB of data on 5G networks across UAE.
- • 30 days of validity, counted from the moment the eSIM first connects.
- • QR code plus manual activation details, emailed the moment payment clears.
- • Your home number stays active — the eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM.
What 20 GB realistically covers
Rough estimates at typical mobile quality. Real usage depends on settings and how much runs in the background.
| Activity | Total on this plan | Per day over 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| Maps & navigation | 1365 h | 46 h |
| Messaging (WhatsApp, WeChat) | 683 h | 23 h |
| Web browsing | 341 h | 11 h |
| Social media (Instagram, TikTok) | 137 h | 4.6 h |
| Video streaming (HD 1080p) | 6.8 h | 0.2 h |
Buy Your eSIM in 3 Steps
- 1. Choose Your eSIM Plan Select a destination and pick the eSIM data plan that fits your trip.
- 2. Complete Payment Pay securely with card, Apple Pay, Link, or Alipay.
- 3. Scan & Connect Scan the QR code on your phone to activate your eSIM instantly.
Other UAE eSIM plans
See all 18 UAE plans →UAE eSIM FAQ
- How much is a 20 GB eSIM for UAE?
- This plan costs $35.99 as a one-time payment — 20 GB valid for 30 days, with no subscription or auto-renewal. Cheaper and larger plans for UAE are listed on the destination page.
- When does the 30 days validity start?
- The countdown starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in UAE, not when you buy it. You can install the profile days ahead at home and it will stay dormant until you land.
- Can I use WhatsApp calls with a UAE eSIM?
- The UAE has restrictions on VoIP services. While WhatsApp messaging works fine, voice and video calls through WhatsApp, FaceTime, and similar apps may be blocked or limited. Licensed services like Botim are available alternatives.
- How fast is mobile internet in Dubai?
- Dubai has some of the fastest mobile internet in the world, with 5G widely available. Expect average speeds of 100-200 Mbps on 5G and 50-80 Mbps on 4G — perfect for streaming, video calls, and sharing content.
- Does UAE eSIM work in the desert?
- Desert safari areas near Dubai and Abu Dhabi have 4G coverage since they are popular tourist excursion routes. Very remote desert locations beyond the tourist circuits may have limited signal.