Gulf Region eSIM
Mobile data in 6 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
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 384 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Gulf Region eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 Days | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | $10.99 | $3.66 |
| 5 GB | 30 Days | $16.99 | $3.40 |
| 10 GB | 30 Days | $34.99 | $3.50 |
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $4.99 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $16.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $34.99 / day | — |
Which Gulf Region 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 · 30 Days
$10.99 -
7 days
about 7 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
$34.99 -
14 days
about 14 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
$34.99 -
30 days
about 30 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
$34.99 -
Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $4.99 / day
More scrolling, streaming or hotspot? Go one size up, or pick a daily plan.
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, Du 5G
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Bahrain
STC 5G, Zain 5G
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Iraq
Korek 4G, Asia Cell 4G
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Kuwait
Ooredoo 5G, STC 5G, Zain 5G
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Qatar
ooredoo 5G, Vodafone 5G
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Saudi Arabia
Mobily 5G
Need more coverage?
Top-ups
Running low? Power up instantly with flexible data top-ups.
Common Questions
How does an eSIM help with exploring Dubai on a trip to Gulf Region?
You walk into the arrivals hall at Dubai International Airport and open Careem, passing the SIM kiosk queue instead of joining it. With your pickup point on screen, you find your ride and follow the route towards Dubai Marina on Google Maps. The towers rise around you as you save a waterfront restaurant and send your travel companion its location on WhatsApp. You reach the promenade with your next stop already pinned.
At the restaurant, you use Google Translate to read an Arabic special, then pay with Apple Pay on your compatible device. You pull up tickets for the Burj Khalifa and choose your entry slot while dessert arrives. Back at your hotel, you browse Deliveroo for something to eat later, then send a photo of the marina lights home through WhatsApp.
What should tourists look for in an eSIM for Gulf Region?
For a route through the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, look for regional coverage that follows your itinerary across borders. This plan covers all three, along with Bahrain, Iraq and Kuwait, so you can keep the same eSIM as you travel between covered countries. Data allowance and validity depend on the package you choose.
Look for hotspot support and a way to add data without replacing your eSIM. Hotspot works on most plans, and this plan supports data top-ups. You can install before flying and have 180 days from purchase to activate, leaving room to prepare before your departure.
Where does the eSIM have coverage across Gulf Region?
The plan covers the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, using local networks including Etisalat, Du, STC, Zain, Korek, Asia Cell, Ooredoo, ooredoo with 3G/4G/5G connectivity. Coverage is strongest in cities and main tourist areas such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manama, Kuwait City, Baghdad, Riyadh and Jeddah. It becomes patchier along remote desert roads, across open dunes and in mountainous terrain away from populated routes.
| 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, upon connecting to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing, if your home plan includes this destination |
| Paperwork / ID | No registration paperwork | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional paperwork beyond your existing account |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront for your chosen package | Buy on arrival at local rates | Depends on your home plan; roaming may already be included |
| 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 the provider's app or a shop | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What digital travel essentials should I prepare for Gulf Region?
- Save offline maps before driving between Saudi Arabian cities; keep your accommodation and fuel stops pinned.
- Carry a Type G adapter for the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, plus a power bank for navigation.
- Keep your device shaded in Gulf Region heat; a parked car can quickly overheat a battery.
- Carry a payment card and some cash for smaller souq stalls in Doha, even when larger shops accept contactless payments.
- Ask permission before photographing people in Saudi Arabia, and respect photography restrictions at religious and government sites.
- Use your own data for sensitive account access instead of shared hotel Wi-Fi in Dubai.
How much does a Gulf Region eSIM cost?
SimSwift Gulf Region eSIMs start at $3.99 for 1 GB valid for 7 Days. Unlimited daily plans start at $4.99 a day.