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e& (Etisalat) Visitor SIM
Photo of e& (Etisalat) Visitor SIM and the surrounding area. Confirm hours on the official website.
e& (Etisalat) visitor connectivity for the UAE. Passport KYC for local SIMs; eSIMs install before you fly.
Visitor SIMs at e& (Etisalat) Visitor SIM
Local visitor SIMs need a passport at an official desk. eSIMs install before you fly and usually have no UAE voice number. Prices on this page are indicative.
After you are online
From DXB, Red Line Metro from Terminal 3 or 1 is the default into the city. Bus C01 serves the Satwa / Trade Centre grid. Abu Dhabi airport buses are Hafilat.
Confirm hours, tickets and visitor rules on the e& (Etisalat) official site before you go.
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
Do I need a passport to buy e& (Etisalat) Visitor SIM?
Local visitor SIMs from du, e& and Virgin need passport KYC at an official desk. eSIM apps follow their own checks. Luxury Dubai Directory does not sell SIMs — buy from e& (Etisalat).
Where can I pick up e& (Etisalat) Visitor SIM?
Collection listed here: DXB, AUH, Dubai Mall, Yas Mall, city stores. e& Visitor Desk, DXB T1 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 e& (Etisalat) Visitor 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 e& (Etisalat) Visitor SIM?
e& (Etisalat) 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.