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eSIM plans for EL

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A EL eSIM from Dubai eSIM means you land connected — maps, ride-hailing, WhatsApp and hotel bookings working the moment you step off the plane, at a fixed prepaid price instead of a roaming bill. 6 plans from $5.53, with up to 50 GB of data and validity up to 90 days. Instant QR delivery by email, nothing to ship, nothing to return.

Plans
6
From
$5.53
Best value
$1.66/GB
Up to
50 GB
Validity up to
90 days

Using an eSIM in EL

  • • Works on any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone.
  • • Data-only, keep your own number for calls and texts.
  • • Activates on arrival; validity starts on first connection in EL.
  • • Delivered instantly by email as a QR code, nothing to ship.

EL eSIM, FAQ

Do I need an eSIM for EL?

If you want mobile data in EL without paying expensive roaming fees, a travel eSIM is the easiest option. You install it before you leave and it connects automatically when you arrive.

Will my phone work with a EL eSIM?

Yes, as long as your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked. Most phones from 2018 onward qualify (iPhone XR/XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel). Dial *#06#, if you see an EID, you're good to go.

When does my EL eSIM start?

Your validity period begins the first time the eSIM connects to a network in EL, not when you buy it. Install it before you travel and it activates on arrival.

Can I keep my phone number in EL?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM and is data-only, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while using Dubai eSIM's eSIM for data in EL.

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