URL: https://esimgo.ae/
Source: eSIM Go (esimgo.ae)
Author: Nadezhda Semenova, entrepreneur, co-founder of the Trippy travel service, https://esimgo.ae/author/
Updated: 15 Oct 2026

# Travel eSIM for trips abroad from the UAE

eSIM Go sells data-only travel eSIMs to people who live in the UAE and travel abroad. The price is shown in AED, and your card is charged exactly that amount. Install the eSIM at home before you fly; it connects when you land.

## How buying a travel eSIM from the UAE works

To buy a travel eSIM here:

1. Open your destination and choose a plan by days and GB.
2. Pay by card in AED. The QR code arrives by e-mail after payment.
3. Install it at home on Wi-Fi a few days before the flight.
4. The plan starts when the phone connects to a network at your destination.

Start from the [country list](/countries/) or open a popular page:

<p class="flagchips"><a href="/esim-india/"><img src="/flags/in.svg" alt="" width="20" height="15" loading="lazy">India</a> <a href="/esim-saudi-arabia/"><img src="/flags/sa.svg" alt="" width="20" height="15" loading="lazy">Saudi Arabia</a> <a href="/esim-united-kingdom/"><img src="/flags/gb.svg" alt="" width="20" height="15" loading="lazy">the UK</a> <a href="/esim-pakistan/"><img src="/flags/pk.svg" alt="" width="20" height="15" loading="lazy">Pakistan</a> <a href="/esim-philippines/"><img src="/flags/ph.svg" alt="" width="20" height="15" loading="lazy">the Philippines</a></p>

<figure class="scale" aria-label="Top country markets at Dubai International in 2025, passengers both ways including transit: India 11.9 million; Saudi Arabia 7.5 million; United Kingdom 6.3 million; Pakistan 4.3 million; USA 3.3 million.">
<p class="scale-title">Top country markets at Dubai International (DXB), 2025</p>
India<i style="width:100%"></i>11.9 million
Saudi Arabia<i style="width:63%"></i>7.5 million
UK<i style="width:53%"></i>6.3 million
Pakistan<i style="width:36%"></i>4.3 million
USA<i style="width:28%"></i>3.3 million
<figcaption class="scale-note">Passengers at DXB in 2025 by country market, both directions and including transit, as published by the Dubai Media Office; these are not trips by UAE residents. The UAE publishes no count of residents’ trips by destination.</figcaption>
</figure>

VisitBritain puts the trips abroad by UAE residents at 5.3 million outbound visits in 2025 and names Saudi Arabia the most visited destination. Our plans for these countries are on the pages above.

## Paying from the UAE: the AED price, the charge and your bank's fee

**The AED price.** Every plan shows an exact AED amount, not an estimate. That is what the checkout charges.

**The charge.** "Charged in AED by JET SHARING (USA). Your bank may add a foreign-transaction fee." The seller is registered outside the UAE, so some banks treat the payment as foreign even in AED: ADCB lists **2.99%** on most credit cards in its [schedule of charges](https://www.adcb.com/en/multimedia/sof/cb-sof-current-charges-fees.pdf), and Emirates NBD lists **1.99%** in its [Priority Banking schedule](https://cdn.emiratesnbd.com/enbd/files/pdf/personal_banking_soc_prb_en.pdf) (15 Oct 2026).

**Approval.** If your bank asks you to approve the payment in its app, open the app and confirm. Pay at home before you fly, while your UAE line is online.

**Seller.** The seller is JET SHARING MOBILITY INC (United States). Your card statement shows "JET SHARING".

[How to pay](/how-to-pay/) has the bank-by-bank tariff lines and what to check if a card is declined. This page is not financial advice; check the details with your bank.

## Keep your UAE number on for calls and SMS

A data-only eSIM has no phone number, so your UAE SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS. Your e&, du or Virgin Mobile line won't use mobile data abroad unless you add a roaming pack; e& lets you unlock pay-as-you-go data for 24 hours by SMS (15 Oct 2026).

e& and Virgin Mobile do not charge for SMS you receive abroad; calls you receive are charged per minute. No operator page promises that every bank SMS will reach you abroad. The [guide to keeping your UAE number](/help/keep-your-uae-number/) covers the dual-SIM settings on iPhone and Android.

An operator roaming pack is sometimes the better buy, for example on Umrah when you need many calls home: e& and du Umrah packs include minutes. We sell travel eSIMs, so we have an interest here. The [roaming comparison](/roaming/) lists e&, du and Virgin Mobile packs with dates, so you can judge for yourself.

## Check your phone before you buy

An eSIM works only on a phone built for it. Before you pay:

- Check your model in the [list of eSIM-compatible phones](/esim-compatible-phones/).
- Have Wi-Fi and the QR code from your e-mail ready: installing needs both.
- Follow the [install guide](/how-to-install-esim/): it shows the steps for iPhone and Android.

## Refund before the eSIM connects

**Full refund.** Within 30 days of purchase, as long as the eSIM has not connected to any network.

**The threshold.** The first connection, not the installation, so an eSIM installed at home is still refundable if your trip is cancelled.

**The one exception.** If the eSIM doesn't work and it isn't your phone's fault, we refund the payment whether or not it was installed.

**Where it goes.** Back to the same card in AED. On a refund your bank may keep its fee. The full rules are in the [refund policy](/refund-policy/).

## Sources

- Dubai Media Office, DXB annual traffic 2025: [mediaoffice.ae](https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2026/february/11-02/dxb-sets-new-global) (15 Oct 2026)
- VisitBritain, UAE market page: [visitbritain.org](https://www.visitbritain.org/research-insights/inbound-markets/united-arab-emirates-uae) (15 Oct 2026)
- ADCB, schedule of charges (tariff "Effective 1st September 2026"): adcb.com (15 Oct 2026)
- Emirates NBD, Priority Banking schedule of charges: emiratesnbd.com (15 Oct 2026)

## FAQ

### How much does a travel eSIM cost?

Each destination page shows the exact AED price for every plan, and that is the amount your card is charged. The price depends on the country, the days and the GB, so open your destination to see it. Your bank may add a foreign-transaction fee.

### Can I pay with a UAE card in AED?

Yes. You pay by card and the charge is in AED, exactly the amount shown at checkout. The seller is JET SHARING MOBILITY INC in the United States, so some UAE banks treat the payment as foreign and may add a fee.

### How do I get the eSIM after payment?

The QR code arrives by e-mail after payment and stays on your order page. Install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly; it connects when you land.

### Can I keep my UAE number while using the eSIM?

Yes. Keep your UAE SIM switched on for calls and SMS and use the eSIM for data. e& and Virgin Mobile do not charge for SMS you receive abroad; calls you receive are charged per minute.

### Can I get a refund if I do not use the eSIM?

Yes, within 30 days of purchase, as long as the eSIM has not connected to any network. Installing does not count as connecting.

### Is there an eSIM app?

No app is needed. You buy on this website and install the eSIM from your phone's SIM settings by scanning the QR code from your e-mail.