The cheapest UAE eSIM depends on two numbers: how many days you stay and how many gigabytes you need. This page checks every listed plan from eight providers against those two numbers, shows the lowest price, and keeps the full comparison in plain tables below.
Key takeaways
- For a 7-day trip that needs 5 GB, the lowest listed fixed price is $11.00 (Airalo, Nomad).
- For 20 GB over 30 days, the lowest listed price is $29.00 (Nomad).
- For a 3-day trip that needs 1 GB, the lowest listed price is $3.47 (Yesim).
- The cheapest 7-day unlimited pass is $27.00 (Nomad); the cheapest 30-day unlimited pass is $72.00 (Airalo).
- The finder compares 62 plans from 8 providers, checked on October 27, 2026.
Find your plan
Move the two sliders to your trip length and expected data use. The finder only shows plans that stay valid for the whole trip and hold at least the data you chose. Not sure how much data you need? The data planning guide gives ranges for 3, 7, 14 and 30 day trips.
UAE eSIM plan finder
Plans must be valid for at least as many days as your trip. Prices are list prices in US dollars on the check date.
Cheapest fixed plan by trip length and data
A fixed plan gives a set amount of data for a set number of days. The table shows the lowest listed price that covers each trip length and data amount, with the provider that lists it. Ties are shown together.
| Trip length | 1 GB or more | 3 GB or more | 5 GB or more | 10 GB or more | 20 GB or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.47 Yesim | $7.85 Yesim | $11.00 Airalo, Nomad | $18.50 Airalo, Nomad | $29.00 Nomad |
| 7 days | $3.47 Yesim | $7.85 Yesim | $11.00 Airalo, Nomad | $18.50 Airalo, Nomad | $29.00 Nomad |
| 14 days | $3.47 Yesim | $7.85 Yesim | $11.00 Nomad | $18.50 Nomad | $29.00 Nomad |
| 30 days | $3.47 Yesim | $7.85 Yesim | $11.00 Nomad | $18.50 Nomad | $29.00 Nomad |
Longer validity usually costs the same as a short plan at the same size, which is why 30-day plans often win even for a one-week trip. The plan clock starts when the eSIM is activated or connects to a network, not when you pay, according to the providers' own terms (see the glossary).
Cheapest unlimited pass by trip length
An unlimited pass gives a daily full-speed allowance and then slows down, so it is priced per day rather than per gigabyte. The table shows the lowest listed pass that is at least as long as your trip.
| Trip length | Cheapest unlimited pass | Provider | Pass length matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $4.48 | Yesim | yes |
| 3 days | $12.00 | Nomad | yes |
| 5 days | $18.00 | Nomad | yes |
| 7 days | $27.00 | Nomad | yes |
| 10 days | $34.00 | Nomad | yes |
| 15 days | $49.00 | Airalo | yes |
| 30 days | $72.00 | Airalo | yes |
Unlimited passes cost several times more than a fixed plan of 5 to 10 GB. They make sense for heavy video use, daily hotspot sharing or trips where you do not want to watch a meter. How each provider's daily allowance works is explained in the full comparison.
How this finder works
The data comes from each provider's own UAE page, checked on October 27, 2026. Dollar prices for Nomad and Yesim come from the eSIMDB listings, because Nomad's official page did not load and Yesim lists euros. Prices change often, so confirm the total at checkout, where taxes, currency and discounts apply.
- Included: fixed plans and unlimited passes with a stated size and validity, for TonMobile, Airalo, Nomad, Yesim, Saily, Ubigi, Roamless and Holafly.
- Not included: Holafly plans longer than one day (prices not captured), Saily unlimited plans (no per-length prices captured), Roamless sizes between 1 GB and 10 GB, and monthly renewing plans such as Ubigi's 5 GB and 20 GB subscriptions.
- Ubigi: its 7-day plan is sold as unlimited but carries a total full-speed cap of 20 GB, so the finder treats it as a 20 GB plan.
- Plan terms differ: hotspot rules, daily speed limits, payment options and whether you can buy inside the UAE vary by provider. Read the provider's review on the scores page before you pay.
The price is one of six criteria in our scoring method. The cheapest plan is not always the best fit: Saily and Ubigi must be bought before you enter the UAE, and TonMobile and Yesim plans can be activated up to 180 days after purchase.
FAQ
What is the cheapest eSIM for a week in Dubai?
For 5 GB over 7 days the lowest listed fixed price is $11.00, on Airalo and Nomad. If you need less, 1 GB over 7 days is $4.00 on TonMobile and Nomad, and Yesim lists 1 GB for 30 days at $3.47. The finder above recalculates this for any trip length and data amount.
Is a fixed plan or an unlimited pass cheaper in the UAE?
A fixed plan is cheaper for most visitors. A 7-day unlimited pass costs $27.00 to $31.39 on the providers that list one, while a fixed 5 GB plan costs $11.00 to $12.33. An unlimited pass costs more because it covers heavy daily use.
Why does a 30-day plan sometimes cost the same as a 7-day plan?
Several providers price a 5 GB plan at $11.00 to $12.00 whether it lasts 7 or 30 days. When the price is equal, the longer plan gives more flexibility for the same money.
Do these prices include taxes?
The prices are the providers' list prices in US dollars. Taxes, card fees, currency conversion and discount codes are applied at checkout, so the final total can differ.
Which providers can I buy from inside the UAE?
Saily, Roamless, Ubigi and Yesim each say their eSIMs or apps are restricted or not available from inside the UAE. Buy and install your eSIM at home before the flight. The setup guide shows the steps.
How often is this data updated?
The plans were checked on October 27, 2026. The date is shown on this page, and we recheck provider pages when prices change.