Middle East & Northern Africa eSIM
Mobile data in 12 countries. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose your plan
- 3G/4G/5G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Middle East & Northern Africa eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 Days | Rs. 1,146.96 | Rs. 1,146.96 |
| 3 GB | 15 Days | Rs. 2,677.51 | Rs. 892.50 |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 2,677.51 | Rs. 892.50 |
| 5 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 4,303.72 | Rs. 860.74 |
| 10 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 8,130.09 | Rs. 813.01 |
| 20 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 15,591.52 | Rs. 779.58 |
Which Middle East & Northern Africa eSIM plan should I pick?
A typical day: 2 hours of maps, a few calls, a short video call, photos on WhatsApp and 30 minutes of Reels or TikTok — about 1 GB a day.
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Weekend or 3 days
about 3 GB 3 GB · 15 Days
Rs. 2,677.51 -
7 days
about 7 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 8,130.09 -
14 days
about 14 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 15,591.52 -
30 days
about 30 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 15,591.52
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How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Coverage
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United Arab Emirates
Etisalat 5G
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Bahrain
Zain 5G, STC 5G
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Egypt
Orange 5G, Etisalat 5G
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Israel
Partner 5G, Hot Mobile 5G, Pelephone 5G
+1 more
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Jordan
Zain 5G, Umniah 4G
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Kuwait
Zain 5G, Ooredoo 5G
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Morocco
Orange Morocco 4G
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Oman
Omantel 5G
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Qatar
ooredoo 5G, Vodafone 5G
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Saudi Arabia
Mobily 5G, Zain 5G
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Tunisia
Orange 5G
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Turkey
Turkcell 5G
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Top-ups
Running low? Power up instantly with flexible data top-ups.
Common Questions
Is an eSIM worth getting for sightseeing in Middle East & Northern Africa (12 areas)?
You walk through arrivals at Dubai International Airport and open Careem to arrange your ride, passing the SIM counter instead of joining its queue. With your eSIM providing data, you find the pickup instructions and message your driver in the app. On the ride toward Dubai Creek, you trace the route in Google Maps and save a restaurant near the waterfront. The skyline gives way to busy streets, wooden boats and shopfronts packed with fabrics and spices.
You follow the map into Al Fahidi, point Google Translate at an Arabic sign and find a shaded courtyard for lunch. A menu photo helps you choose something you have never tried. You book a museum ticket through its booking page, then send a courtyard photo home through WhatsApp. Back at your accommodation, you open talabat, browse dinner options and track the delivery without hunting for a Wi-Fi password.
What should tourists look for in an eSIM for Middle East & Northern Africa (12 areas)?
For a route through the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Jordan, look for one regional eSIM that covers each stop, offers hotspot sharing and accepts data top-ups. This plan covers all three within its twelve covered areas, supports hotspot on most packages and lets you add more data.
Choose network reach that suits your route, especially when it includes excursions beyond urban centres. You can install this eSIM before flying and have 180 days from purchase to activate it. Activation starts when it connects to a supported network at your destination; your chosen package determines the data allowance and validity.
Where does the eSIM have coverage across Middle East & Northern Africa (12 areas)?
Your eSIM connects to supported local networks including Etisalat, Zain, STC, Orange, Partner, Hot Mobile, Pelephone, PHI Networks, with 3G/4G/5G connectivity across the covered areas. Coverage is strongest in cities and main tourist areas such as Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul and Marrakech. It becomes patchier along remote desert roads in Egypt, in Oman’s mountain interior and through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, once connected to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing, if your home plan includes roaming there |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork or ID needed | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional paperwork through your existing home account |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront for your chosen package | Buy on arrival at local rates | Depends on your home plan and its roaming terms |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Add data anytime with a top-up | Add data through local shops or the provider’s app | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I prepare for travelling around Middle East & Northern Africa (12 areas)?
- Save offline maps of Marrakech’s medina; narrow lanes can make navigation harder when you lose your bearings.
- Download an Arabic translation pack for Egypt and a Turkish pack for Turkey before leaving reliable Wi-Fi.
- Pack a suitable adapter for the United Arab Emirates’ Type G sockets and Turkey’s Type C and F sockets.
- Carry a physical payment card and some cash for smaller stalls in Morocco; keep payment confirmations available offline.
- Ask before photographing people in Oman, and keep your phone camera lowered around security checkpoints.
- Keep your phone shaded during outdoor sightseeing in Egypt; heat and direct sunlight can interrupt navigation and charging.
How much does a Middle East & Northern Africa eSIM cost?
SimSwift Middle East & Northern Africa eSIMs start at Rs. 1,146.96 for 1 GB valid for 7 Days.