eSIM
🇦🇪 UAE eSIM
Etisalat 5G in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Per GB
$2.80
No daily fees
Networks
Etisalat
5G
Hotspot
Included
Tether laptops, tablets, consoles
UAE data pricing
One rate: $2.80/GB, metered per MB against a prepaid USD balance. No daily passes, no expiring bundles, no throttling tiers - unused credit stays on your eSIM forever and works in the next country you visit.
| Top-up | Data in UAE | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | ≈ 1.8 GB | $2.80/GB |
| $10.00 | ≈ 3.6 GB | $2.80/GB |
| $20.00 | ≈ 7.1 GB | $2.80/GB |
| $50.00 | ≈ 17.9 GB | $2.80/GB |
A one-time $5 setup fee applies to a brand-new eSIM; top-ups to an existing eSIM carry no fee. Rates are pay-as-you-go, so light days cost cents and heavy days just draw down the balance faster.
Networks and speeds in UAE
Anon eSIM connects through roaming agreements with Etisalat, with 5G typically available to roamers. Your phone picks the strongest partner signal automatically and re-selects as you move - there is nothing to configure.
Blanket 5G in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Note the UAE blocks most VoIP calling (WhatsApp/FaceTime calls) at the network level for all SIMs - use a VPN if you need calls.
The APN is provisioned automatically with the eSIM profile. You do not need to enter APN settings manually on iOS or Android - the only switch you must flip is Data Roaming: ON for the Anon eSIM line, because the service is technically a roaming profile everywhere it operates.
Etisalat
Partner networks, selected automatically
5G
Typical roaming speeds, hotspot at full speed
200+ countries, one balance
Same eSIM keeps working across borders
Setting up your UAE eSIM
- 1
Buy credit
Pick an amount ($5 minimum) and pay by card, Apple Pay / Google Pay, or crypto (BTC, Lightning, USDT). No account, no email, no ID.
- 2
Install the eSIM
Scan the QR code from another screen, or tap “Install on this iPhone” for a one-tap LPA install. Works on iOS 12.1+ and Android 10+ with eSIM support.
- 3
Turn on Data Roaming
Enable Data Roaming for the Anon eSIM line only. Your primary SIM's settings are untouched. APN configures itself - no manual settings.
- 4
Land in UAE and connect
Your phone attaches to Etisalat within a minute of leaving airplane mode.
- 5
Top up whenever
Balance running low? Add credit from the account page in under a minute. Same eSIM, same ICCID, no new QR - and no setup fee ever again.
In-country context: UAE
Local prepaid SIM registration: mandatory. The UAE requires biometric passport registration for all local prepaid SIMs - and blocks most VoIP even on registered SIMs. This is exactly the paper trail Anon eSIM avoids - your identity never touches the local carrier, because you attach as a roamer on a foreign anonymous profile.
On arrival: DXB and AUH have Etisalat and du counters selling tourist packs quickly, but VoIP restrictions apply to any SIM. eSIM roaming has the same VoIP restrictions - use a VPN app for WhatsApp calls.
Typical speeds: 150-500 Mbps on 5G across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Prices from the live rates data: $2.80/GB, metered per MB against a prepaid USD balance.
Registration status
Passport required for local SIMs
Anon eSIM sidesteps this entirely - the eSIM is issued from an ID-free jurisdiction and you use it as a visitor's roaming SIM in UAE. No local paperwork.
Travel profiles for UAE
Trip-specific breakdowns of what to expect, how much data, and what it costs.
Popular cities in UAE
UAE eSIM FAQ
Does Anon eSIM work in UAE?+
Yes. In UAE the eSIM attaches to Etisalat (5G) through our roaming agreements, so you get the same towers a local subscriber does. Blanket 5G in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Note the UAE blocks most VoIP calling (WhatsApp/FaceTime calls) at the network level for all SIMs - use a VPN if you need calls.
What does a UAE eSIM cost?+
$2.80 per GB, billed per MB against a prepaid USD balance that never expires. There are no daily fees and no expiring bundles - $5 of credit buys about 1.8 GB, $20 buys about 7.1 GB. A one-time $5 setup fee applies to a brand-new eSIM only.
Do I need an account or ID to get a UAE eSIM?+
No. There is no KYC, no email, and no account. Pay $5 minimum by card (including Apple Pay / Google Pay) or crypto (BTC, Lightning, USDT), scan the QR, and you're online. Your only credential is a random recovery token stored on your device.
Can I use hotspot / tethering in UAE?+
Yes - hotspot is included at full speed on every Anon eSIM, with no extra fee and no separate tethering cap. Laptops, tablets, and consoles all work.
Does the same eSIM work outside UAE?+
Yes. One eSIM and one USD balance cover 200+ countries. Cross a border and the eSIM re-attaches to a local partner network automatically - no new QR code, no new plan. Per-GB pricing simply switches to the destination country's rate.
Other middle east destinations
Works the moment you land
Phone connects to a local network in UAE automatically.
Installed in 60 seconds
QR or one-tap install. APN configures itself.
One eSIM for the whole region
Cross borders and the same eSIM picks the local network.