Airalo eSIM review 2026

The largest eSIM marketplace, strong UAE catalogue

4.6Founded 2019HQ Singapore200+ countries & regions

Overview

Airalo is the most widely used travel eSIM store in the world and its UAE packs run on the e& (Etisalat) network. Plans are data-only, cheap at the entry level and easy to top up from the app.

Pros

  • Cheapest 1GB entry plans for short Dubai stopovers
  • Reliable e& network coverage across all seven emirates
  • Top-up without buying a new eSIM
  • Mature iOS and Android apps

Cons

  • No voice or SMS on UAE packs
  • Support is chat/email only
  • Unlimited plans are priced above rivals

Best Airalo plans for the UAE

Best budget
Airalo

Deraya Mobile 1GB

4.5
Data
1 GB
Validity
7 days
Network
e&
  • Data only
  • Top-up ready

$4.50

≈ AED 17

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Airalo

Deraya Mobile 3GB

4.5
Data
3 GB
Validity
30 days
Network
e&
  • Data only
  • Hotspot

$11.00

≈ AED 40

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Airalo

Deraya Mobile 10GB

4.6
Data
10 GB
Validity
30 days
Network
e&
  • Data only
  • Hotspot
  • Top-up ready

$26.00

≈ AED 95

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Deraya Mobile 20GB

4.6
Data
20 GB
Validity
30 days
Network
e&
  • Data only
  • Hotspot

$42.00

≈ AED 154

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Airalo in other destinations

Airalo

Aljawal 1GB

4.4
Data
1 GB
Validity
7 days
Network
STC
  • Data only

$5.00

≈ AED 18

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Airalo

Eurolink 1GB

4.5
Data
1 GB
Validity
7 days
Network
Multiple
  • 39 countries

$5.00

≈ AED 18

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Airalo

Turkey 1GB

4.4
Data
1 GB
Validity
7 days
Network
Turkcell
  • Data only

$4.50

≈ AED 17

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Airalo

Maew 1GB

4.5
Data
1 GB
Validity
7 days
Network
AIS
  • Data only

$4.50

≈ AED 17

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