{"id":3550,"date":"2023-11-09T07:38:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T07:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/?page_id=3550"},"modified":"2024-07-25T03:11:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T03:11:53","slug":"dubai","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/airport-sim-card\/dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a Tourist SIM Card at Dubai Airport &#8211; Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting a tourist SIM card at Dubai Airport is a common need for travelers. Having internet access through a local SIM card enables using maps for navigation, restaurant reviews, reservations, and staying in contact with friends and family back home through messaging apps. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get set up with mobile data during your visit to Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Where-to-buy-a-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-Guide-for-Tourist-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Where to buy a SIM card at Dubai airport Guide for Tourist\" class=\"wp-image-4217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Where-to-buy-a-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-Guide-for-Tourist-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Where-to-buy-a-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-Guide-for-Tourist-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Where-to-buy-a-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-Guide-for-Tourist-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Where-to-buy-a-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-Guide-for-Tourist-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Where-to-buy-a-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-Guide-for-Tourist.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#i-where-to-buy-a-sim-card-at-dubai-airport\">I. Where to Buy a SIM Card at Dubai Airport?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#ii-dubai-airport-sim-card-options-and-costs\">II. Dubai Airport SIM Card Options and Costs<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iii-what-you-need-to-prepare-for-getting-a-sim-card-at-dubai-international-airport\">III. What You Need to Prepare for Getting a SIM Card at Dubai International Airport<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iv-uae-e-sim-alternative-to-dubai-airport-sim-card\">IV. UAE eSIM &#8211; Alternative to Dubai Airport SIM Card<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#v-fa-qs-about-getting-sim-card-at-dubai-international-airport\">V. FAQs about Getting SIM Card at Dubai International Airport<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#vi-final-thoughts\">VI. Final Thoughts<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-where-to-buy-a-sim-card-at-dubai-airport\">I. Where to Buy a SIM Card at Dubai Airport?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buying-a-dubai-airport-sim-card\">1. Buying a Dubai Airport SIM card<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Buying-a-Dubai-Airport-SIM-card-1024x527.jpg\" alt=\"Buying a Dubai Airport SIM card\" class=\"wp-image-4213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Buying-a-Dubai-Airport-SIM-card-1024x527.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Buying-a-Dubai-Airport-SIM-card-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Buying-a-Dubai-Airport-SIM-card-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Buying-a-Dubai-Airport-SIM-card-510x263.jpg 510w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Buying-a-Dubai-Airport-SIM-card.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three terminals at Dubai International Airport &#8211; Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Most flights arrive at either Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. Dubai International Airport offers several options for purchasing SIM cards at every terminal once you clear immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Etisalat<\/strong> <strong>shops<\/strong>: Etisalat is one of the major telecom providers in the UAE. You can purchase an Etisalat SIM card from their booth located in the arrival hall. They offer plans for pre-paid and post-paid connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>du shops<\/strong>: du is another major telecom operator in the UAE. Look for their shop near the baggage claim area to buy a du SIM card. They also have prepaid and postpaid plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virgin Mobile shops:<\/strong> As an MVNO, Virgin Mobile can offer competitive prepaid plans tailored for different user needs. Their SIM cards are particularly well-suited for those who consume large amounts of data through streaming, social media, or online activities while traveling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kitmytrip shops:<\/strong> Another convenient place to purchase a prepaid SIM card at Dubai International Airport is Kitmytrip. This store is located inside the airport terminal near the baggage claim area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These locations are explicitly stated or ideal due to their prominent airport locations. Getting a SIM from Virgin Mobile, Etisalat or Dubai Duty Free would allow easy purchase at the airport upon arrival in Dubai. However, it is mentioned that Terminal 1 often has long lines, so it may not be ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i class=\"icon fa fa-hand-o-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> <\/i><em>If you cannot find a plan that suits you at the airport, it is recommended to <a href=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/sim-card\/dubai\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3866\">explore more SIM card options in Dubai city<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-a-free-sim-card-at-dubai-airport\">2. Get a Free SIM card at Dubai Airport<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Can-I-Get-Free-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"Can I Get Free SIM card at Dubai airport\" class=\"wp-image-4212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Can-I-Get-Free-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-1024x706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Can-I-Get-Free-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Can-I-Get-Free-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Can-I-Get-Free-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport-510x351.jpg 510w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/07\/Can-I-Get-Free-SIM-card-at-Dubai-airport.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Can I Get Free SIM card at Dubai airport?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are landing at Dubai International Airport, you can get a free SIM card upon arrival by visiting passport control and going through the manual immigration clearance process. The immigration officer will provide you with a package containing a free prepaid SIM from Du, one of the major telecommunications networks in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This SIM comes <strong>pre-activated with 1GB of free data that is valid for 24 hours<\/strong> immediately after receiving it, allowing you to get online right away. However, to continue using the SIM after the 1GB trial expires, you will need to purchase one of Du&#8217;s prepaid plans from shops located throughout the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ggg-custom-block-Z18D3gq wp-block-lazyblock-ggg-custom-block\"><div class=\"ggg-custom-shortcode gigago-block-red\">\n    <div class=\"ggg-shortcode-content\">\n        <p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The free SIM is linked to your passport number, so when inserting it into your device you will need to verify your passport information to access the 1GB of complimentary initial data.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ii-dubai-airport-sim-card-options-and-costs\">II. Dubai Airport SIM Card Options and Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major network operators in the UAE &#8211; Du, Etisalat and Virgin Mobile &#8211; all have kiosks throughout the airport terminals offering travelers different data and call packages.\u00a0 There are main prepaid SIM card options available at Dubai International Airport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Network<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Package Details<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Price in AED<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Price in USD<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>du<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2 GB data + 30 flexi minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">49 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6 GB data + 30 flexi minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">99 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10 GB data + 30 flexi minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">139 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 GB data + 20 flexi minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">189 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$51<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Etisalat<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2 GB data + 30 flexi minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">49 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4 GB data + 30 flexi minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">79 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10 GB data + 120 flexi minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 GB data + 525 flexi minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">200 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited data + 100 flexi minutes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">319 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$87<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Virgin Mobile<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21 GB data (3 GB\/day) + 30 minutes + 20 int. minutes &#8211; 7 days<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">150 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">40 GB data (4 GB\/day) + 30 minutes + 20 int. minutes &#8211; 10 days<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">200 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited data + 30 minutes + 20 int. minutes &#8211; 10 days<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">305 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$83<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited data + 30 minutes + 20 int. minutes &#8211; 15 days<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">405 AED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$110<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, Dubai International Airport provides convenient access to purchasing prepaid SIM cards from numerous options right upon arrival. Plans from Du, Etisalat and Virgin Mobile cover a range of budgets and data requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ggg-custom-block-1Um0LD wp-block-lazyblock-ggg-custom-block\"><div class=\"ggg-custom-shortcode gigago-block-red\">\n    <div class=\"ggg-shortcode-content\">\n        <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Good to know: <\/strong>If you want the convenience of having UAE cellular data ready upon arrival without queues or documents, shop for an eSIM plan from <a href=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/\"><strong>uaeesim.com<\/strong><\/a> in advance. It's definitely the best and easiest way to stay connected during your trip to the UAE.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iii-what-you-need-to-prepare-for-getting-a-sim-card-at-dubai-international-airport\">III. What You Need to Prepare for Getting a SIM Card at Dubai International Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/11\/DU-SIM-card-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"DU-SIM-card\" class=\"wp-image-3531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/11\/DU-SIM-card-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/11\/DU-SIM-card-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/11\/DU-SIM-card-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/11\/DU-SIM-card-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/11\/DU-SIM-card.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a SIM card at Dubai International Airport is quick and easy, especially with some preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passport<\/strong> &#8211; Your passport is required for purchasing any SIM card to register the service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlocked Phone<\/strong> &#8211; Your device cannot be locked to a specific network to use a local SIM abroad. Confirm it&#8217;s unlocked before traveling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SIM Card Size<\/strong> &#8211; Bring your own standard size or micro\/nano SIM adapter if needed. Know the size your phone requires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cash<\/strong> &#8211; Have local currency on hand (Emirati Dirham) to pay for your Dubai SIM card and any initial top-up credit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activation<\/strong> &#8211; SIM cards from Etisalat and Du activate automatically. Virgin Mobile requires calling customer support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With your passport, an unlocked phone, SIM card size adapter if needed, cash for payment, and a little research on the best SIM card for your needs, you&#8217;ll be ready to connect when you land at Dubai Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iv-uae-e-sim-alternative-to-dubai-airport-sim-card\">IV. UAE eSIM &#8211; Alternative to Dubai Airport SIM Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a tourist visiting Dubai, don&#8217;t waste your time waiting in long lines at the airport to purchase a physical SIM card. A better option is to get a UAE eSIM from <strong>uaeesim.com<\/strong>. An eSIM is a digital SIM card that can be easily installed on compatible smartphones without having to swap a physical card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With UAE eSIM, you can buy an eSIM plan for the exact number of days you need, choosing from <strong>various data packages (up to 90 days)<\/strong>. Once purchased online, the eSIM profile will be instantly delivered to your email. This allows you to activate internet access on your phone right away over WiFi at the airport, without needing to insert a new SIM. With nationwide coverage on the Etisalat network across the UAE, you can\u00a0enjoy affordable local data while exploring Dubai with reliable connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"plans-that-may-interest-you\">Plans that may interest you!<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-cta-show-product-Z213RIQ wp-block-lazyblock-cta-show-product\"><div class=\"cta-show-products mb-6\">\n    <div class=\"row vnb-esim-rows\" data-elementor-columns=\"3\" data-elementor-columns-tablet=\"2\" data-elementor-columns-mobile=\"1\">\n                                                <div class=\"column-item\">\n                    <div class=\"vnb-cta-show-product-item\">\n                        <div class=\"product-info\">\n                            <div class=\"product-transition\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uaeesim.com\/vnb-data\/media\/flag\/ae.png';\" alt=\"UAE eSIM 5 Days\">\n                            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