Airalo
1GB · 7 days
32k$10.50 AUD
eSIMs for United Arab Emirates
Instant data, no physical SIM required.
Instant data, no physical SIM required. Important detail: WhatsApp and FaceTime voice and video calls are blocked on UAE networks regardless of which local eSIM you buy. An international roaming eSIM that routes through a foreign gateway may keep them working — check with the provider.
Saily Cheapest 10GB
10GB · 15 days
6k$18.50 AUD
Ubigi Best for long trips
5GB · 30 days
8k$19 AUD
Airalo Recommended
10GB · 15 days
32k$21 AUD
Nomad
10GB · 15 days
12k$24 AUD
Airalo
20GB · 30 days
32k$35 AUD
Holafly Unlimited data
Unlimited · 15 days
28k$35 AUD
Nomad
20GB · 30 days
12k$41.50 AUD
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Compared side by side
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price (AUD) | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 1GB | 7 days | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Saily | 10GB | 15 days | $18.50 | $1.85 |
| Ubigi | 5GB | 30 days | $19 | $3.80 |
| Airalo | 10GB | 15 days | $21 | $2.10 |
| Nomad | 10GB | 15 days | $24 | $2.40 |
| Airalo | 20GB | 30 days | $35 | $1.75 |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $35 | — |
| Nomad | 20GB | 30 days | $41.50 | $2.08 |
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United Arab Emirates connectivity FAQs
Does WhatsApp work in Dubai?
Messaging works, but WhatsApp and FaceTime voice and video calls are blocked on UAE networks. An international roaming eSIM that routes traffic through a gateway outside the UAE may keep calls working — confirm with the provider before buying.
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