Plan brief

Everything you need
before you go.

Your plan, your setup and a little help along the way.

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01

Your plan

A little space for your plan.

Choose an allowance above. We’ll show its networks, hotspot details and what happens when your data is used.

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02

Getting connected

Land first.
Then install.

1. Before you fly

   Your setup details arrive by email.

   We’ll email your setup details when your eSIM is ready. Save the email for your arrival.

   Wait until you have landed before using Quick Install, scanning the QR code, entering the manual code or activating the eSIM.

2. After you land

   Connect to Wi-Fi. Then install.

   Join the airport’s passenger Wi-Fi and complete its sign-in screen. Open a webpage to check you’re connected.

   Then open your SIM Shop setup email and follow the instructions to install and activate your eSIM.

   Before you go onlineSelect your travel eSIM for mobile data and turn on Data Roaming for that eSIM. Keep data roaming off on your usual SIM.

   Wi-Fi not working? Wait for hotel Wi-Fi or another steady, trusted connection before installing.

Phone checkYour phone comes first.

Check that your phone supports eSIM and is network unlocked before buying.

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For the journey

United Arab Emirates eSIM data for the journey

A UAE itinerary might combine a Dubai stay with time in Abu Dhabi. Keep the airport, hotel district and next pickup point together on your phone, particularly when your arrival city differs from the place you are staying.

Messages and calls in apps use your data. Standard calls, SMS and a local number need a separate mobile service.

Compare the available plans

Choose a fixed data allowance for your trip. Compare the total data, validity and price, then check the selected plan’s coverage and start window.

Buy United Arab Emirates eSIM data before you travel. Pick the data amount that fits your trip and save the setup email, but do not tap quick install, scan the QR code, enter the manual code or activate the eSIM before departure.

A UAE itinerary might combine a Dubai stay with time in Abu Dhabi. Keep the airport, hotel district and next pickup point together on your phone, particularly when your arrival city differs from the place you are staying.

Check the airport code before booking a transfer

Dubai has two passenger airports: Dubai International, DXB, and Al Maktoum International, DWC. Use the code on your flight confirmation when checking the journey to your hotel. Save the property’s full name and address too, so a similarly named hotel does not become your destination.

Plan city-to-city travel as its own leg

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are connected by road and intercity buses. Check the departure and arrival stops for your chosen service, then work out the onward journey to your accommodation or activity. Keep the return arrangements handy if you are visiting for the day.

These plans are data-only unless a product option says otherwise. They do not include a local phone number for standard calls or SMS. Check compatibility, coverage, validity and hotspot needs before purchase.

Recommended setup timing: buy before you fly, then install only after you land. Join the airport’s free passenger Wi-Fi where offered, complete its sign-in page and open a normal webpage to prove it works. If it is unavailable or unstable, wait for hotel Wi-Fi or another steady trusted connection. Open your SIM Shop setup email and install only when that Wi-Fi test works.