United Arab Emirates
From $2.86
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Pick the data and days you need. Every plan is a one-time payment.
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About the Middle East eSIM
The Middle East eSIM keeps you online in 11 countries with one plan, so you don’t need a new SIM at every border. Choose from 13 plans with 5–50 GB or Unlimited, valid 7–90 days, from $9.53. Buy it in the Shpper app and install it before you fly; your plan only starts when you first connect abroad.
Which Middle East eSIM plan do I need?
Coverage
This eSIM works in 11 countries.
Tap a country to see its plans.
No country matches.
Only visiting one country?
These countries also have plans of their own.
After purchase
- Your QR code is ready immediately
- Data starts when your eSIM first connects to a network
- Install once: an eSIM can’t be moved to another device
- Hotspot supported
How it works
Choose your destination
Search a country, or pick a regional or worldwide pack.
Buy it in the Shpper app
Pay securely in the app with your card, wallet or Shpper points.
Install in minutes
Install on iPhone with one tap, or scan the QR code from another screen.
Land and connect
Your plan starts when your eSIM first connects to a network abroad.
Middle East eSIM: questions travellers ask
How much is the Middle East eSIM?
The Middle East eSIM starts at $9.53. You can choose from 13 plans with 5–50 GB or Unlimited, valid 7–90 days.
Does the eSIM include a phone number?
No, it’s a data plan. Keep your usual SIM in your phone for calls and texts, such as bank codes, while the eSIM handles your mobile data.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you travel, over Wi-Fi. Your plan only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network abroad, so installing early doesn’t use up your days.
Which countries does the Middle East eSIM cover?
It covers 11 countries. The full list is on this page, under Coverage.
Can I share my data with a hotspot?
Yes. Hotspot is supported, so you can share your eSIM data with your laptop or travel companions.
Will the eSIM work on my phone?
Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. That includes iPhone XS/XR or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer and Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer.
Helpful guides
eSIM for Umrah and Hajj: Staying Connected in Saudi Arabia
An eSIM for Umrah or Hajj gives you mobile data in Saudi Arabia from the moment you land, without queuing for a SIM card at the airport. This guide explains how much data pilgrims typically need, how to keep your home number for calls and bank codes, and how to set up a Saudi eSIM for Umrah before you fly.
Read the guideHow to Install an eSIM on iPhone, Android and Samsung
Installing a travel eSIM takes a few minutes, and the best time to do it is at home on Wi-Fi, a day or two before you fly. This guide shows how to install an eSIM on iPhone, Android and Samsung, the two settings to change when you land, and what to do if your eSIM is connected but has no internet.
Read the guideGet your eSIM in the Shpper app
Plans are bought and managed in the Shpper app. Install it, pick your destination and you’re set.
- No roaming fees
- Starts when first used
- Hotspot supported
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