Travel eSIM
eSIM for the UAE: mobile internet from €3.69 (~19 lei)
"From" prices verified in the Pago app · July 2026
In short: an eSIM for the UAE costs from €3.69 (~19 lei) in the Pago app. You buy it in lei before you leave, install it while you're on Wi-Fi at home and it activates automatically on landing, connected to Etisalat.
eSIM UAE prices
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | from €3.69 (~19 lei) |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €5.89 (~30 lei, approx.) |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €7.49 (~40 lei, approx.) |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €9.99 (~50 lei, approx.) |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €17.09 (~90 lei, approx.) |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €29.89 (~155 lei, approx.) |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €66.39 (~345 lei, approx.) |
| Unlimited* | 3 days | €12.29 (~65 lei, approx.) |
| Unlimited* | 5 days | €19.19 (~100 lei, approx.) |
| Unlimited* | 7 days | €26.19 (~135 lei, approx.) |
| Unlimited* | 10 days | €36.49 (~190 lei, approx.) |
| Unlimited* | 15 days | €53.79 (~280 lei, approx.) |
The "from" price is verified in the app in July 2026; the rest are approximate. You see the exact price, in lei, in the Pago app before you confirm. *Unlimited plans have a fair-use policy: after high daily usage, speed may drop temporarily.
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In the UAE, the eSIM connects to: Etisalat · 5G. The network is selected automatically — nothing to set up.
Buy before you leave, activate on landing
- Buy in Pago, in lei. You open the Pago app, go to the eSIM section, pick the UAE and the data plan. You pay in lei, by card or with Pago Points.
- Install while on Wi-Fi. You install the eSIM right after buying, while you're on your home internet — it takes under two minutes, no QR code.
- It activates on landing. At your destination, the eSIM connects automatically to the local network. You turn on data roaming for the eSIM and you're online.
Specific to the UAE
In the UAE, the eSIM connects to Etisalat, one of the two national networks, with 5G in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The plans are data-only — bear in mind that in the UAE some calling apps work differently than in Europe, so test your preferred way to call when you arrive.
Frequently asked questions about eSIM UAE
How much does an eSIM for the UAE cost?
Plans start from €3.69 (~19 lei, a "from" price verified in the app in July 2026) and go up to €66.39 (~345 lei, approx.) for 50 GB. You see the exact price, in lei, in the Pago app before you confirm.
What coverage does the eSIM have in the UAE?
The eSIM connects to Etisalat — one of the top local networks in the UAE.
How do I activate the eSIM for the UAE?
You buy the plan in the Pago app before you leave, install the eSIM while you're on Wi-Fi at home, and on landing it connects automatically to the local network. No QR code needed and no airport queues.
Can I use the same eSIM in other countries?
The plan for the UAE works only there. If you're visiting several countries on the same trip, choose a regional plan in the app (for example Europe) or a global one — a single eSIM for all of them.
More details on our eSIM travel page and in the FAQ.
Get an eSIM for the UAE with Pago
You pay in lei, by card or with Pago Points, and you land connected. eSIM and travel insurance, in a single app.
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