Buying UAE SIM cards for travelers is easy in the UAE, with multiple options at the airport and activation in a few hours.
Document required for buying a UAE SIM card
To purchase of a SIM card, tourists must show their Passport with valid UAE visa. They will copy it and do some paperwork, which can take a while.
General Availability
Etisalat Sim cards are available at Airport Arrivals in Dubai & Sharjah, your nearest Etisalat Business Centers and in all the major malls across UAE and authorized dealers such as WH Smith at Abu Dhabi Airport & in malls, Dubai Duty Free, at Major Retailers like Jumbo, Emax and select hotels across UAE. Du sim cards are available at shops across the UAE or at authorised dealers.
Mobile Carriers
There are following mobile network operating companies in UAE
Best packages for travelers from India
Network
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Etisalat
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du
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Name of product
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Wasel prepaid line
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Pay as you go
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Price
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AED 55
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AED 55
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Incoming
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Free
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Free
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Outgoing – Local
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AED 0.60 /min
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AED 0.60 /min
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Outgoing – India
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AED 2.4/min
International call offer
0.6 Fils/Sec plus Setup fee of AED 1 per call
How to subscribe:
Send SMS with “IDD” to 1010. |
AED 2.4/min.
International Savings Offer
36 fils per minute.
How to subscribe: dial *135*70# and choose option
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SMS – Local
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AED 0.18 per SMS
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AED 0.18 per SMS
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SMS – International
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AED 0.60 per SMS
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AED 0.60 per SMS
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Data
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AED 1/MB
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AED 1/MB
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SIM Validity
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365 days
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365 days
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Currency
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AED
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AED
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Other notable features/information
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Please top up AED 55to the SIM card to get above packs.
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Please top up AED 55to the SIM card to get above packs.
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Link to product
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UAE SIM card in India
Of course if you would rather buy the SIM before travel so that you do not have to go hunting, or would like to know your number before you travel, we have a UAE SIM card for you!