Prepaid data eSIM for the UAE, bought and managed on WhatsApp. No app, no airport SIM desk and no roaming bill. Your QR code arrives in the chat in about 60 seconds, so you can order it in the taxi to the airport.
Get Your UAE eSIM on WhatsAppGleeSim connects you to the UAE's local 4G and 5G networks
The UAE is outside most home roaming bundles, so data is usually charged per day or per MB. GleeSim gives you local UAE data at a fixed price, managed in one WhatsApp chat.
Changing planes at DXB or DWC? A 1GB, 7 Days plan costs $5.27 and covers a layover or a night in the city, with data from the moment you land.
Booked a holiday for tomorrow? Order on WhatsApp and your QR code arrives in about 60 seconds. There is nothing to post and no shop to visit.
November to March is the busy season, with Global Village, desert camps and beach days. The 15 and 30 day plans cover a full winter break.
WhatsApp messages work everywhere in the UAE. Calls are restricted on UAE networks, so we explain what usually works and which apps to use instead.
GleeSim runs as a second data line. Your own SIM stays in the phone, so your WhatsApp number, bank codes and family groups stay the same.
Low on data in Abu Dhabi or at the airport? Send one message and we add data to the same eSIM. No new QR code and no shop visit.
Every plan works in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates. Some also cover Pakistan or East and West Africa for onward trips. Use code GLEE10 when you order on WhatsApp for an extra 10% off.
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GleeSim uses the UAE's local networks. Coverage is strong in the cities and along the main highways, with 5G across most of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
| Area | Network | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum (DWC) | e& / du | Excellent 5G/4G |
| Downtown Dubai, Marina and Palm Jumeirah | e& / du | Excellent 5G |
| Abu Dhabi and Yas Island | e& / du | Excellent 5G/4G |
| Sharjah and Ajman | e& / du | Excellent 4G |
| Dubai desert safari camps | e& / du | Good 4G |
| Hatta | e& / du | Good 4G, weaker in the mountains |
| Ras Al Khaimah and Jebel Jais | e& | Good 4G, patchy near the summit |
| Liwa and the Empty Quarter | e& | Good in Liwa, weak in the dunes |
One eSIM covers all seven emirates, from the airport to the mountains.
Downtown, the Marina, Global Village and the Metro from DXB.
The Grand Mosque, Yas Island theme parks and the Corniche.
Heritage museums, Al Noor Island and budget flights from SHJ.
Jebel Jais, the zipline and beach resorts in the north.
Kayaking, mountain bike trails and the dam.
East coast diving, snorkelling and quieter beaches.
Beach hotels a short drive from Dubai.
The oasis, Jebel Hafeet and the zoo.
Order, install and test at home, or at the airport before you board. When you land in the UAE you just switch the line on.
Pick a plan above, or send us your travel dates on WhatsApp and we will suggest one. Ordering for a family? Tell us how many phones and we send one QR code per phone.
Your QR code arrives on WhatsApp and email in about 60 seconds. Scan it in your phone's eSIM settings while you still have WiFi. We can walk you through it in the chat.
After landing, choose GleeSim as your mobile data line and turn on Data Roaming. The eSIM connects to a local UAE network and your home SIM keeps working for calls and texts.
GleeSim is a travel eSIM you buy and manage in WhatsApp. You don't download an app, create an account or wait for a call centre. That makes it an instant eSIM for last-minute holiday bookings: message us at the gate and you are set.
Send one message and get your remaining data back in seconds.
No new eSIM and no new plan. We add data to your active eSIM in the chat.
Real people answer, day or night, including during a 3am layover.
Your QR code lands on WhatsApp within about 60 seconds of ordering.
Answers to the questions travellers ask us most before a Dubai or UAE trip.
WhatsApp messages, photos and voice notes work everywhere in the UAE. WhatsApp voice and video calls are restricted by UAE regulators on local networks. On a travel eSIM they sometimes work because the data is routed abroad, but we cannot promise it. Zoom, Microsoft Teams and BOTIM are approved in the UAE and are the safest way to make calls.
For a Dubai layover eSIM, the UAE 1GB, 7 Days plan at $5.27 is enough for messages, maps and a trip into the city. Install it before your first flight and switch it on when you land at DXB. It keeps working if your layover turns into a few nights.
Yes. Winter, from November to March, is the busiest time to visit Dubai. For Dubai eSIM winter 2026 trips, the UAE 5GB, 15 Days plan suits most one or two week holidays. If you share a lot of video or work on the road, choose 10GB.
Yes. Your QR code arrives on WhatsApp in about 60 seconds, so you can order on the way to the airport. Install it while you still have WiFi, for example at the gate, and switch it on when you land.
The UAE has two mobile networks, e& (formerly Etisalat) and du. Both have 5G across Dubai and Abu Dhabi and 4G on the main roads. Your eSIM connects to the network available to it and your own SIM stays active.
For a week in Dubai, 2GB to 5GB covers maps, ride apps, messages and social media if you use hotel WiFi in the evenings. If you rely on mobile data all day or upload a lot of video, choose 10GB.
Yes. DXB and DWC have strong 5G and 4G. If you installed your eSIM before your flight, it connects as soon as you turn on Data Roaming after landing, so you can book a Careem or Uber before you reach immigration.
No. The UAE plans only work in the UAE. If you are driving to Muscat or crossing into Musandam, add an Oman eSIM for that part of the trip. You can order both in the same WhatsApp chat.
Yes. The UAE and Pakistan 30GB, 30 Days plan works in both countries, which suits families travelling between Dubai and Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad. One QR code covers both countries.
At the main desert safari camps near Dubai you usually get 4G. In Hatta, on Jebel Jais and deep in the Liwa dunes the signal gets weaker, and some spots have none. Download offline maps before you head out.
No. After you scan your QR code, everything else happens in WhatsApp. You check your balance, top up and get help by sending a message.
Any eSIM-capable phone that is not locked to one network works. That includes iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and most recent flagship Android phones. Look for an Add eSIM option in your mobile data settings.
No. The GleeSim UAE eSIM is data only and does not include a +971 number for normal calls or SMS. Your home number stays active on your main SIM for calls and bank codes.
Send us a WhatsApp message and we add more data to the same eSIM within minutes. You don't need a new QR code or a shop.
Flying on from Dubai, driving to Oman or adding Umrah? GleeSim covers these destinations with the same WhatsApp setup.
Whether it is a winter week in Dubai, a layover at DXB or a holiday you booked yesterday, GleeSim gets you online the moment you land. No roaming bill, no airport SIM queue and no app to install.
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