Best Overall
Best balance of data, price and validity among verified plans.
Nomad
10 GB · 30 days
AED 62.43
US$17.00
AED 6.24 / GB
- 4G/5G
- 5G
Last verified: 13 Aug 2026
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Best eSIM for Philippines from the UAE
For the large Filipino community in the UAE, a travel eSIM keeps your UAE number active for work and banking while giving you data for the whole trip home. Compare the verified Philippines plans below.
- Plans compared
- 18
- Providers
- 4
- Prices checked
- 13 Aug 2026
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- AED
Last updated 5 Aug 2026 · Provider prices can change. The final price is shown on the provider website.
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Our top picks
Heavy Data
Largest verified allowance for streaming and hotspot use.
Nomad
50 GB · 30 days
AED 165.26
US$45.00
AED 3.31 / GB
- 4G/5G
- 5G
Last verified: 13 Aug 2026
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Best Value
Lowest verified price per GB for this destination.
Airalo
10 GB · 30 days
AED 69.78
US$19.00
AED 6.98 / GB
- 5G
- Smart
Last verified: 13 Aug 2026
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Best option from each provider
eSIMPal
50 GB · 120 days
AED 348.52
US$94.90
Longest validity with a competitive verified price per GB.
Nomad
50 GB · 30 days
AED 165.26
US$45.00
Largest verified allowance for streaming and hotspot use.
Airalo
50 GB · 30 days
AED 176.28
US$48.00
Most data among currently verified plans.
aloSIM
20 GB · 30 days
AED 110.17
US$30.00
Highest ranked aloSIM plan we have verified here.
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Showing 8 of 18 verified plans
eSIMPal
50 GB · 120 days
🧳 Best for Longer Trips
AED 348.52
US$94.90
AED 6.97 / GB
4G/5G · Globe · 5G
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Nomad
50 GB · 30 days
🚀 Heavy Data
AED 165.26
US$45.00
AED 3.31 / GB
4G/5G · 5G
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Airalo
50 GB · 30 days
📶 Most Data
AED 176.28
US$48.00
AED 3.53 / GB
5G · Smart
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aloSIM
20 GB · 30 days
AED 110.17
US$30.00
AED 5.51 / GB
4G/5G · Globe · 5G
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On aloSIM
eSIMPal
10 GB · 60 days
AED 76.76
US$20.90
AED 7.68 / GB
4G/5G · Globe · 5G
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Nomad
10 GB · 30 days
🏆 Best Overall
AED 62.43
US$17.00
AED 6.24 / GB
4G/5G · 5G
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Airalo
10 GB · 30 days
💰 Best Value
AED 69.78
US$19.00
AED 6.98 / GB
5G · Smart
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aloSIM
10 GB · 30 days
AED 69.78
US$19.00
AED 6.98 / GB
4G/5G · Globe · 5G
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Which Philippines eSIM is best for travellers from the UAE?
Airalo, aloSIM, eSIMPal and Nomad all list verified Philippines plans across small, mid-sized and large allowances. Use the Best Overall, Best Value and Budget Pick badges above to see which is ahead today rather than relying on a fixed recommendation.
Philippines data is priced higher per gigabyte than Thailand or Sri Lanka, so if you will be with family on home Wi-Fi for most of the trip, you may not need the largest package.
How much data do you need in the Philippines?
Inter-island travel and ride-hailing in Metro Manila are the main data consumers on most trips home.
- 5 GB — A short trip staying with family who have home broadband.
- 10 GB — Two to three weeks of maps, Grab, Messenger and video calls.
- 20 GB+ — Extended stays, island hopping, or working remotely.
Staying reachable on your UAE number
Keep your UAE SIM installed and enabled for calls and SMS so employer calls and bank OTPs still arrive, and set the travel eSIM as the data line. Turn off data roaming on the UAE line to avoid charges.
Philippines eSIM FAQs
What is the best eSIM for the Philippines from the UAE?
Compare verified Philippines plans from Airalo, aloSIM, eSIMPal and Nomad above. For a typical two- to three-week visit home, the plan badged Best Overall is our current pick; Best Value shows the best price per gigabyte. Prices change, so we derive both from live data.
Will Messenger and WhatsApp work on a travel eSIM?
Yes — both work over the eSIM's data connection, and your accounts remain tied to your existing number.
Travelling to Philippines?
Prepare for your trip with a few useful travel essentials.
American Tourister Technum Cabin Suitcase
A cabin-size hard-shell suitcase with four spinner wheels, suitable for short trips and carry-on travel.
TESSAN Universal Travel Adapter
A compact worldwide travel adapter with USB-C and USB-A charging ports for international trips.
Anker 20,000mAh Power Bank
A high-capacity portable charger with a built-in USB-C cable for keeping phones and other travel devices powered while away from a socket.
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