For the UAE, skip the 1 GB plan: it’s $8.99, while 5 GB costs $11.99. That 5 GB plan covers a week in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for most travellers.
The catch: plans are data only, so you get no local phone number for calls or texts.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are built around ride-hailing, maps and bookings, and roaming from home is expensive in the UAE. A travel eSIM you install before you fly is the easy way to stay connected.
Saily United Arab Emirates eSIM plans and prices
These are Saily’s fixed-data plans for United Arab Emirates, as listed on saily.com on 24 Oct 2026.
| Data | Valid for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $8.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $9.99 |
| 5 GB Best value | 30 days | $11.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $19.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $33.99 |
Saily also sells unlimited data plans for United Arab Emirates, from 5 to 30 days. The price depends on the number of days, so check it on saily.com before you buy.
Which plan should you pick for the UAE?
- Stopover or 3 days: 3 GB ($9.99).
- A week in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: 5 GB ($11.99), the best value on the page.
- Two weeks or heavy use: 10 GB ($19.99), 20 GB ($33.99) or unlimited.
Visiting more than one country?
Saily’s Middle East and North Africa plan covers 18 countries from $9.99, and the Global plan covers 121 countries from $8.99. One eSIM covers the whole trip, so you don’t need to switch SIMs at each border.
How to set up Saily for the UAE
- Choose your plan on saily.com or in the Saily app.
- Install the eSIM from the app before you travel, and turn on data roaming for the Saily line.
- Land in the UAE: the plan activates automatically when you arrive.
You have 180 days to activate a plan after you buy it, so you can set everything up at home, days before your flight.
Travel tips for the UAE
Before you travel, check Saily’s plan details for the UAE, including which apps and calling features you’ll rely on. Malls, hotels and the metro have Wi-Fi, so keep mobile data for maps and rides.
- Covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
- 5 GB costs only $3 more than 1 GB
- Regional plan for the Gulf
- The 1 GB plan is poor value
- Data only, no UAE number
FAQ
What is the best eSIM for Dubai and the UAE?
Saily’s UAE eSIM is a simple pick; the 5 GB plan ($11.99 on 24 Oct 2026) is the best value for a week.
How much is a UAE eSIM?
Saily’s UAE plans were $8.99 (1 GB), $9.99 (3 GB), $11.99 (5 GB), $19.99 (10 GB) and $33.99 (20 GB) on saily.com on 24 Oct 2026.
Can I use one eSIM for the UAE and other Gulf countries?
Look at Saily’s Middle East and North Africa plan (from $9.99, 18 countries) and check the country list on saily.com.
Plans from $8.99 for 1 GB (7 days), checked on saily.com on 24 Oct 2026.