eSIM for United Arab Emirates
Kokio's United Arab Emirates plans start at $4.00 for 1 GB over 7 days on the best available local network. You buy without a passport, name or email, and install before you fly.
United Arab Emirates plans
(Prices and plans may have been updated since. Install the app to see the latest.)
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $6.50 | $3.25 | Yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $8.50 | $2.83 | Yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $12.00 | $2.40 | Yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $20.00 | $2.00 | Yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $34.00 | $1.70 | Yes |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $81.50 | $1.63 | Yes |
| 100 GB | 30 days | $121.00 | $1.21 | Yes |
| Unlimited | 3 days | $14.00 | – | Yes |
| Unlimited | 5 days | $20.00 | – | Yes |
| Unlimited | 7 days | $27.50 | – | Yes |
| Unlimited | 10 days | $35.00 | – | Yes |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $51.00 | – | Yes |
Network and coverage
Your eSIM roams on whichever eligible local network gives the best signal: du, Etisalat. Some plans include 5G where the network offers it.
Why Kokio for United Arab Emirates
Kokio asks for no ID at all: you sign in with a passkey, and we never collect your name or email.
Kokio plans connect by roaming, so there is no local SIM to register.
Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or crypto (USDC, USDT or DAI from a Kokio Wallet on Base, or other coins via MoonPay). The plan price is the same whichever way you pay, because Kokio covers the payment processing fees.
Tips for United Arab Emirates
- Unlimited UAE plans top out at 15 days. Staying a month? Pick a 30-day fixed-data plan instead.
- Your eSIM can use du or Etisalat, and every UAE plan can use 5G.
- Going on to Oman or Jordan? The Middle East plans in the app cover the UAE and its neighbours on one eSIM.
Setup
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. It installs once only.
- Land at Dubai (DXB) or Zayed International, Abu Dhabi (AUH).
- iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service → choose the Kokio line for mobile data, with data roaming on.
- Not connecting? Toggle Airplane Mode, then pick a network manually.
New to eSIMs? Read the eSIM guide for travellers.
FAQ
- Do I need my passport to buy Kokio's UAE eSIM?
- No. Kokio asks for no passport, name or email. You sign in with a passkey on your phone.
- Does the UAE eSIM include an Emirati phone number?
- No. Kokio's UAE plans are data-only, so calls and messages go through internet apps.
- Is there an unlimited data plan for the UAE?
- Yes, for 3, 5, 7, 10 or 15 days. For longer stays, pick a 30-day fixed-data plan.
- Does the UAE eSIM work in Oman or other Gulf countries?
- A UAE plan works in the UAE. For several countries, pick one of the Middle East plans in the app.