Three practical pages for a trip to Dubai and the rest of the UAE: a tool that finds the cheapest eSIM for your days and data, a reference page of numbers, networks, plugs and money, and a short list of apps worth installing before you fly.
UAE eSIM plan finder
Set your days and gigabytes and see the cheapest valid plan from eight providers, plus price tables for 3, 7, 14 and 30 day trips.
Open the finderUAE quick facts
Country code, mobile networks, emergency numbers, plugs, currency and time zone, with what each one means for your phone.
Read the factsApps for Dubai
Transport, taxis, maps and licensed calling apps to install at home, and what to do about SMS codes on a data-only eSIM.
See the appsMore from the guide
- Best eSIM for Dubai and the UAE: the full comparison of eight providers.
- UAE eSIM scores: how each provider scores on six criteria.
- Trip notes: guides on calls, data, setup and fixes.
- eSIM words explained: plain definitions of the terms on provider pages.