PikoeSIM
100 MB
7 days25% offStarts: First Installation. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
United Arab Emirates eSIM
Plans from€0.65
100 MB 7 days
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
- Fast 4G/5G
- One-click Activation
- Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support
Choose your plan
7 days(4 plans)
500 MB
7 days€1.05€2.15/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
750 MB
7 days€0.99€1.35/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
1 GB
7 days€0.97€0.97/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
30 days(9 plans)
1 GB
30 days€0.98€0.98/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
30 days€2.62€0.87/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
4 GB
30 days€4.39€1.10/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
30 days€4.46€0.89/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
7 GB
30 days€20.43€2.92/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
8 GB
30 days€7.38€0.92/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
30 days€7.38€0.74/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
30 days€15.48€0.77/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
50 GB
30 days€38.96€0.78/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
1 day(1 plan)
3 GB
1 day€2.41€0.80/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 days(1 plan)
3 GB
5 days€3.58€1.19/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
15 days(2 plans)
3 GB
15 days€2.48€0.83/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
15 days€4.24€0.85/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 days(5 plans)
3 GB
20 days€2.62€0.87/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
4 GB
20 days€6.22€1.56/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
20 days€4.46€0.89/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
20 days€7.38€0.74/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
20 days€15.48€0.77/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 days(1 plan)
5 GB
10 days€5.57€1.11/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
21 days(1 plan)
5 GB
21 days€4.46€0.89/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
45 days(1 plan)
5 GB
45 days€7.83€1.57/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
60 days(5 plans)
5 GB
60 days€7.83€1.57/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
7 GB
60 days€7.83€1.12/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
8 GB
60 days€8.25€1.03/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
60 days€8.80€0.88/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
30 GB
60 days€50.10€1.67/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
90 days(1 plan)
50 GB
90 days€51.24€1.02/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
180 days(1 plan)
50 GB
180 days€64.23€1.28/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Du 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | United Arab Emirates only. |
| Local networks | Du |
| Network technology | Connects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in United Arab Emirates.
01Choose your plan
Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Follow the installation instructions
Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Connect in United Arab Emirates
Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Compare ways to get online in United Arab Emirates
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
Swipe or scroll to compare all four options
| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.65 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which United Arab Emirates eSIM plan should I choose?
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
When does the plan start?
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Which networks are included?
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Can I use a hotspot?
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Does the data reset every day?
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Can I use this package in another country?
United Arab Emirates only.
What phone do I need?
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
What should I check if mobile data is not working?
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
Using your eSIM in the United Arab Emirates
Mobile data in United Arab Emirates
A Dubai Metro ride and an Abu Dhabi airport transfer call for different directions, so keep each route separate. Use mobile internet to pull up hotel entrances and tickets, and keep an offline copy of anything that matters. The core features are a fixed data allowance, its validity and the supported networks.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check the network for your plan.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Your next stop.Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Dubai: match the Metro timing to your terminal.
Dubai International Airport connects Terminals 1 and 3 to the Red Line, but the Metro does not run all night. Published hours differ by day and start later on Sundays, so check the current timetable against your landing time before a late arrival forces a taxi.
Save your hotel's entrance and the walk from the station where you get off. A room near Dubai Mall and one in Dubai Marina are different rides, so give a driver the full address rather than a landmark.
Download attraction tickets before you leave Wi-Fi. The data plan retrieves reservations but never covers Metro fares or entry fees.
Save before you goDXB terminal, hotel entrance, transport route and attraction tickets.
Abu Dhabi: sort the AUH transfer first.
Zayed International Airport sits apart from the city centre, so confirm the current transfer options for your hotel before you rely on one. Treat bus and taxi routes as separate decisions; what serves the Corniche may not reach Saadiyat Island.
If Saadiyat Island is on your list, keep the exact venue address and booking time beside your transfer details. Send the entrance pin to your driver while you still have a signal, then save the reservation offline.
Any Dubai-bound shuttle from AUH is a separate journey from heading into Abu Dhabi, so confirm its departure point and the next leg to your hotel. Don't assume one bus covers both destinations.
Save before you goAUH transfer, hotel or venue entrance, reservation and onward connection.
Choose your United Arab Emirates plan
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