# eSIM for United Arab Emirates (AE) - Instant 5G & 4G LTE Prepaid Data Plans

> **Quick Summary:** An eSIM for United Arab Emirates provides instant prepaid 4G LTE and 5G mobile data from $3.99 USD, connecting directly to Etisalat by e& 5G & du 5G upon arrival at DXB, AUH, SHJ, DWC. Travelers can choose from 15 data packages up to 50 GB with full personal hotspot support, zero roaming charges, and instant QR installation before departure.

## Network & Arrival Specifications
- **Destination:** United Arab Emirates (AE)
- **Partner Carriers:** Etisalat by e& 5G & du 5G
- **Primary Arrival Airports:** DXB, AUH, SHJ, DWC
- **Covered Cities:** Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah
- **Speed Benchmark:** 180-350 Mbps 5G
- **Hotspot / Tethering:** Full 5G hotspot and multi-device tethering included
- **eKYC Policy:** Zero Airport Paperwork Queue - Instant Pre-Flight QR Activation · Pre-arrival digital activation before landing at DXB or AUH
- **Verified Traveler Rating:** ★ 4.7/5 (3 verified ratings, 3 written reviews)
- **Last Updated:** 2026-10-26
- **Canonical URL:** https://soloesim.com/en/esim-united-arab-emirates

## United Arab Emirates Mobile Carrier Networks, Airport Telecom & Travel Tips

Planning your upcoming transit into United Arab Emirates touching down at DXB, AUH, SHJ, traditional carrier roaming packages add substantial friction to travel budgets. SoloeSIM delivers direct digital integration with Etisalat by e& 5G & du 5G from $3.99 USD ($1.75/GB) with no unexpected fees.

Enjoy steadfast cellular performance throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah with verified mobile speeds of 180-350 Mbps 5G on Etisalat by e& 5G & du 5G. You bypass terminal paperwork queues at DXB, AUH, SHJ and obtain up to 50 GB of high-speed data with complete dual SIM support. Pre-arrival digital activation before landing at DXB or AUH

## Prepaid Data Plans (15 Available)

| Plan Name | Data Allowance | Validity | Speed | Price (USD) | Rate ($/GB) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | ---: | ---: |
| United Arab Emirates 500MB/Day | 500 MB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $3.99 | $7.98/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 500MB 7Days | 500 MB | 7 Days | 5G / LTE | $3.99 | $7.98/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 1GB 7Days | 1 GB | 7 Days | 5G / LTE | $5.49 | $5.49/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 1GB/Day | 1 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $5.49 | $5.49/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 2GB/Day | 2 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $6.99 | $3.50/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 3GB/Day | 3 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $8.49 | $2.83/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 3GB 15Days | 3 GB | 15 Days | 5G / LTE | $9.49 | $3.16/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 3GB 30Days | 3 GB | 30 Days | 5G / LTE | $9.99 | $3.33/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 5GB/Day | 5 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $12.49 | $2.50/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 5GB 30Days | 5 GB | 30 Days | 5G / LTE | $14.99 | $3.00/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 10GB/Day | 10 GB/Day | 1 Day | 5G / LTE | $17.49 | $1.75/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 10GB 30Days | 10 GB | 30 Days | 5G / LTE | $23.99 | $2.40/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 10GB 60Days | 10 GB | 60 Days | 5G / LTE | $24.49 | $2.45/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 20GB 30Days | 20 GB | 30 Days | 5G / LTE | $40.49 | $2.02/GB |
| United Arab Emirates 50GB 180Days | 50 GB | 180 Days | 5G / LTE | $154.99 | $3.10/GB |

## Verified Traveler Reviews (4.7/5 ★)

- **Quick qr setup and good data in Abu Dhabi** (5/5 ★ by Liam Vance, 2026-10-26 - *3 GB · 15 Days*): "setup took less than a minute from the email qr code, didnt even need an app. Took the train from Dubai towards AUH and the conection on Du didnt drop once. so much better than paying $12/day for my home carrier roaming!"
- **Keine Warteschlange am Flughafen DXB, super einfach** (5/5 ★ by Laura S., 2026-10-26 - *3 GB · 30 Days*): "Hab den QR Code schon abends vor dem Flug in 30 Sekunden gescannt. Hotspot für Laptop und zweites Handy lief in Dubai und Abu Dhabi ohne Probleme. Viel günstiger als Roaming, klare Empfehlung für United Arab Emirates!"
- **Worked well at DXB airport, way cheaper than roaming** (4/5 ★ by Callum Sullivan, 2026-10-26 - *5 GB · 30 Days*): "Signal around DXB and downtown Dubai was rock solid on Du all week. had a short 4G LTE fallback outside Abu Dhabi yet Du stayed connected the whole trip."