AT&T roaming in the United Arab Emirates: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in the United Arab Emirates is included with Elite 2.0. Otherwise, it costs $12.00/day (International Day Pass). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $16.00 (Jetpac).
The best eSIMs in the United Arab Emirates for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 15 days
$58.00$3.87 per day- 5 GB a day at full speed, then reduced speed
- Network: du
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Jetpac
10 GB · 7 days
$16.00$1.60 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Network: du
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Orange Travel
20 GB · 14 days
€23.99€1.20 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Networks: du and Etisalat (e&)
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
AT&T or an eSIM in the United Arab Emirates: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
If your plan includes the United Arab Emirates
Keep AT&T
With Elite 2.0, data in the United Arab Emirates is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with AT&T
$12.00/day
International Day Pass. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect $40.00.
With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB
$16.00
Today’s lowest price, from Jetpac. That’s $24.00 less than AT&T’s rate.
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Data in the United Arab Emirates with AT&T: our analysis
What AT&T’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × International Day Pass$36.00
- 1 weekInternational Travel Add-On$40.00
- 2 weeks2 × International Travel Add-On$80.00
- 1 month5 × International Travel Add-On$200.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
The cheapest eSIM costs less on the trip lengths we can compare.
- 3 dayseSIM$7.50AT&T$36.00
- 1 weekeSIM$16.00AT&T$40.00
eSIMs in the United Arab Emirates at a glance
- In the United Arab Emirates, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Ubigi: $58.00 (Unlimited · 15 days).
- Locally, the cheapest prepaid SIM card for a week costs AED 99 (du, 10 GB, 28 days); see our SIM card comparison in the United Arab Emirates.
AT&T applies the same rate in 21 other destinations we track, including Australia, China, Egypt, France, and Greece.
Plan by plan
What applies in the United Arab Emirates depending on your AT&T plan.
What AT&T’s official rate sheet sets out in the United Arab Emirates, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your AT&T account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in the United Arab Emirates | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| International Day Pass | $12.00/day | Maximum 10 daily fees per line per bill cycle (land). USD 6 per additional line used the same calendar day. Destination is on the Day Pass list, the Elite 2.0 list and the prepaid Travel Add-On list. |
| Elite 2.0 | Included | Included (20GB per month then up to 512 Kbps) |
| Value 2.0 / Extra 2.0 / Premium 2.0 | $12.00/day | International Day Pass |
| Prepaid | $40.00 for 7 days | International Travel Add-On: USD 40 for 7 days (5GB, unlimited talk and text) |
What your trip costs
With the AT&T roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With AT&T | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | $36.00 3 × International Day Pass | $7.50 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | $40.00 International Travel Add-On | $16.00 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | $80.00 2 × International Travel Add-On | €23.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | $200.00 5 × International Travel Add-On | €34.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
Every eSIM in the United Arab Emirates →
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The United Arab Emirates with other US carriers
The same trip with the other US carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 4 US carriers we track include the United Arab Emirates in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
T-Mobile
Google Fi
VerizonTurn off AT&T roaming and use an eSIM
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep AT&T for calls
In your settings, keep your AT&T line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off AT&T roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your AT&T line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
AT&T roaming in the United Arab Emirates: your questions
Answered from the AT&T price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in the United Arab Emirates included in my AT&T plan?
Yes, with Elite 2.0. Otherwise, it costs $12.00/day (International Day Pass).
How much does data cost in the United Arab Emirates with AT&T?
$12.00/day (International Day Pass), so $84.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $16.00 (Jetpac), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which AT&T pass should I get for the United Arab Emirates?
The best AT&T option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × International Day Pass ($36.00); for a week, International Travel Add-On ($40.00); for two weeks, 2 × International Travel Add-On ($80.00); for a month, 5 × International Travel Add-On ($200.00).
AT&T or an eSIM in the United Arab Emirates: which is cheaper?
Against today’s cheapest eSIM, AT&T costs more: for a week, $16.00 for the eSIM against $40.00 with AT&T.
Which US carriers include the United Arab Emirates?
All 4 US carriers we track include the United Arab Emirates in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Which network does an eSIM use in the United Arab Emirates?
The cheapest one-week eSIM (Jetpac) uses du. Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in the United Arab Emirates list du and Etisalat (e&).
How do I avoid roaming charges in the United Arab Emirates?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your AT&T line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my AT&T number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your AT&T line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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