United Arab Emirates eSIM

Name: United Arab Emirates eSIM
Brand: Pakyo
Availability: InStock

5G on du. Or pick a regional plan if you’re going further.

How it works

STEP 1

Get your QR code

Sent by email right after checkout.

STEP 2

Install before you fly

Scan it in Settings. Nothing is used yet.

STEP 3

Land in the United Arab Emirates

Turn on the line. Most plans start counting from the first connection.

Questions about the United Arab Emirates

Which network will I use?

Depending on the plan: Etisalat and du, with 5G where available.

Will it work on my device?

Most devices from 2019 on support eSIM, as long as they aren’t carrier-locked. Our device check takes a minute.

Can I keep my own number?

Yes. Your main SIM stays on for calls and texts; this eSIM only handles data.

Can I make WhatsApp and FaceTime calls?

Yes. Local UAE SIMs block voice and video calls on WhatsApp, FaceTime and similar apps, but every Pakyo plan for the UAE connects through a network in Europe, so calls work as they do at home.

What country will my IP address be in?

It depends on the plan: Poland or UK. Apps and websites see you as connecting from there — that’s why ChatGPT or TikTok work on some plans and not others. Most eSIM stores don’t tell you this. Apps can still change their own rules, and local laws apply where you are.

When do my days start?

When you first connect in a covered destination — not when you buy or install. Install it the day before you fly.

Travelling nearby?

Plans and prices for destinations often combined with the United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates eSIM at a glance

Full specs for every plan — networks, IP location, hotspot, installs Show specsHide specs

Networks	Etisalat and du · 5G
IP address in	Poland or UK, depending on the plan — each plan shows its own. This decides which apps and sites work.
Plan types	Whole-trip, Per-day, Unlimited
Price	from $4.00 SGD · best rate $1.34 SGD/GB
When the data runs out	Slows to 128 kbps on some plans, stops on others. Unlimited plans never stop.
Daily allowance resets	Depends on the plan: every 24 hours from first connection; at midnight, Beijing / Singapore time (UTC+8)
Reinstalling	Travel eSIMs can be reinstalled on the same device only.
Coverage options	United Arab Emirates only · Middle East & Central Asia · Global
ChatGPT, Gemini & TikTok	ChatGPT and Gemini work on all plans · TikTok works on all plans. Based on each plan’s IP country — apps can change their own rules, and local laws apply where you are.
Hotspot	Supported on travel eSIMs.
Phone number	None — data only. Your own SIM keeps your number for calls and texts.
Install window	90 days from purchase
Refunds	Full refund within 30 days if unused

Pakyo United Arab Emirates eSIMs run on Etisalat and du with 5G. Plans from $4.00 SGD (best rate $1.34 SGD per GB), delivered as a QR code by email in minutes. Data-only — your own number keeps working; ChatGPT and Gemini work on all plans; TikTok works on all plans. Your IP address will be in Poland or UK, depending on the plan. Days start at first connection, not at purchase.

Prices checked September 2026 · Sold by Pakyo