United Arab Emirates eSIM
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Does eSIM work in United Arab Emirates?
Yes. An ICY SIM eSIM works across United Arab Emirates on Etisalat, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. You install it before you fly and it connects when you land — no SIM shop at the airport and no roaming charges from your home carrier. Most travellers use about 500 MB a day — the 5GB / 30-day plan ($15) covers a week of moderate use.
Good to know
Dubai International (DXB) and Abu Dhabi are the main airports, and coverage across the cities is excellent. Note that WhatsApp and FaceTime voice and video calls are generally restricted in the UAE — messaging works normally. Keep a backup plan (such as regular phone calls on your home line) for important calls.
Instant Activation
Stay connected in United Arab Emirates the moment you arrive. No SIM card shops, no complicated setups — just scan and go.
Premium Coverage
High-speed 4G/5G on Etisalat. Fast, stable internet for navigation, streaming, and work.
Fair Refund Policy
Not installed your eSIM yet? Contact us within 24 hours of purchase for a refund.
Supported Networks
How it works?
Pick your eSIM plan
Select your destination and data package for your trip.
Download the eSIM from the Email
Set it up on your device as per the instructions in the Email.
Enjoy your eSIM
Your plan activates automatically upon arrival.
Why ICY SIM?
Stay connected abroad with eSIM
Affordable
Choose a data plan that fits your budget perfectly.
Works in 200+ Countries
Stay connected in 200+ countries with the ICY eSIM app
Avoid roaming fee
Stay connected without expensive roaming charges
Fair refund policy
Not installed yet? Contact us within 24 hours for a refund
Not activated yet?
Fair refund policy.
If your eSIM hasn't been installed, or we couldn't provision it, you're covered — just contact us within 24 hours and we'll make it right.
Get your ICY eSIM.
Stay Connected.
Scan the QR code or download the app and enjoy seamless data in 200+ countries — no roaming fees, ever.
United Arab Emirates eSIM FAQ
Quick answers before you travel to United Arab Emirates
Yes. An ICY SIM eSIM works across United Arab Emirates on Etisalat, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. You install it before you fly and it connects when you land — no SIM shop at the airport and no roaming charges from your home carrier.
It connects to Etisalat. You get the same local 4G/5G coverage those networks give their own customers.
Plans start at $3 for 1GB valid for 7 days, up to 20GB for $70. You pay once — no contract and no subscription.
Maps and messaging use about 150 MB a day, adding social media and photos about 500 MB, and video or hotspot 1 GB a day or more. Most travellers use about 500 MB a day — the 5GB / 30-day plan ($15) covers a week of moderate use.
Dubai International (DXB) and Abu Dhabi are the main airports, and coverage across the cities is excellent. Note that WhatsApp and FaceTime voice and video calls are generally restricted in the UAE — messaging works normally. Keep a backup plan (such as regular phone calls on your home line) for important calls.
ICY SIM plans are data-only, so you don't get a local phone number. Keep your home SIM active for calls and SMS, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or iMessage over your ICY SIM data.
Yes — hotspot and tethering are supported, so you can share your data with a laptop or a travel companion. It uses your data allowance faster.
Install it at home over Wi-Fi before you leave. The plan's validity starts when you first use data on it, not when you buy or install it, so installing early doesn't cost you any days in United Arab Emirates.
If your eSIM hasn't been installed yet, contact us within 24 hours of purchase. Once it's installed or any data has been used it's non-refundable — but we always refund provisioning failures, technical defects and duplicate charges.
