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du Tourist SIM
Photo of du Tourist SIM and the surrounding area. Confirm hours on the official website.
du tourist / visitor SIMs are sold at official desks in DXB and AUH arrivals and in city stores. You need a passport for KYC. Packs, data caps and validity change — only du.ae and the airport board are current. Luxury Dubai Directory does not sell SIMs.
After you buy it
Ride Metro from Airport Terminal 3 or Terminal 1, or Bus C01 if your hotel sits on that corridor. eSIMs (Airalo, Holafly) skip the desk if you installed before the flight; they usually have no +971 voice number.
Pack names and the operator site
Confirm data allowance and validity on the operator’s own page before you buy — packs change. I do not sell SIMs.
Visitor SIM packs side by side
Price in AED, data and validity across the visitor packs listed here. USD is a rough conversion for travellers, not a charged currency.
| Operator | Plan | AED | USD | Data | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| du | Visitor week | 55 | 15 | 2–5 GB | 7 | Varies by operator |
| du | Visitor month | 149 | 41 | 8–15 GB | 28 | 5G where covered |
| e& (Etisalat) | Visitor week | 55 | 15 | 2–5 GB | 7 | Varies by operator |
| e& (Etisalat) | Visitor month | 149 | 41 | 8–15 GB | 28 | 5G where covered |
| Virgin Mobile UAE | Visitor week | 55 | 15 | 2–5 GB | 7 | Varies by operator |
| Virgin Mobile UAE | Visitor month | 149 | 41 | 8–15 GB | 28 | 5G where covered |
| Airalo | Visitor week | 55 | 15 | 2–5 GB | 7 | Varies by operator |
| Airalo | Visitor month | 149 | 41 | 8–15 GB | 28 | 5G where covered |
| Holafly | Visitor week | 55 | 15 | 2–5 GB | 7 | Varies by operator |
| Holafly | Visitor month | 149 | 41 | 8–15 GB | 28 | 5G where covered |
Airport pick-up & KYC
Passport required for du, e& and Virgin. eSIM apps follow their own identity checks.
DXB T3 and T1 arrivals have operator desks. AUH has the same in arrivals. Skip the queue with a pre-installed eSIM, then Metro or bus into town.
Collection: DXB, AUH, Dubai Mall, Yas Mall, city stores
Nearest airport Metro / bus
After the SIM desk, these are the Metro and bus pages that leave DXB and AUH.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a du tourist SIM without a passport?
No. UAE visitor SIMs require passport KYC at the official desk. eSIMs follow their own app checks.
Where can I pick up du Tourist SIM?
Collection listed here: DXB, AUH, Dubai Mall, Yas Mall, city stores. du Visitor Desk, DXB T3 Arrivals DXB and AUH arrivals desks are the usual first stop. both product — confirm the live pack on the operator site.
How much data does du Tourist SIM include?
Indicative pack on this page: Visitor week from about AED 55 / 2–5 GB / 7 days. Caps and validity change. Only the operator board / official site is current. USD figures here are a traveller conversion, not a charged currency.
What transport should I take after buying du Tourist SIM?
du visitor connectivity for the UAE. Passport KYC for local SIMs; eSIMs install before you fly. From DXB, Red Line Metro at Terminal 3 or Terminal 1 is the default into the city; Bus C01 serves Satwa / Trade Centre. Abu Dhabi airport buses are Hafilat, not Nol.