T-Mobile roaming in the United Arab Emirates: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in the United Arab Emirates is included with most T-Mobile plans. Otherwise, it costs $10.00/day (International 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
T-Mobile 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 T-Mobile
With most T-Mobile plans, data in the United Arab Emirates is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with T-Mobile
$10.00/day
International Pass. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect $50.00.
With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB
$16.00
Today’s lowest price, from Jetpac. That’s $34.00 less than T-Mobile’s rate.
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Data in the United Arab Emirates with T-Mobile: our analysis
What T-Mobile’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × International Pass$30.00
- 1 week10 Day Pass$50.00
- 2 weeks and 1 month30 Day Pass$75.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
The cheapest eSIM costs less on the trip lengths we can compare.
- 3 dayseSIM$7.50T-Mobile$30.00
- 1 weekeSIM$16.00T-Mobile$50.00
Without a pass
Without a pass, T-Mobile charges $1.00/MB for data: 100 MB comes to $100.00.
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.
T-Mobile 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 T-Mobile plan.
What T-Mobile’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 T-Mobile account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in the United Arab Emirates | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| International Pass: 1 Day Pass USD 10 (2GB), 10 Day Pass USD 50 (15GB), 30 Day Pass USD 75 (30GB); roaming data included on most current plans | $10.00/day | Destination is in the 'Simple Global' group (215+ countries) of T-Mobile's travel API and in the included-countries list. Calls USD 0.50/min on all postpaid plans. |
| Better Value | Included | 30GB high-speed then 256 Kbps |
| Experience Beyond / Go5G Next | Included | 15GB high-speed then 256 Kbps |
| Experience More / Go5G Plus / MAX / One Plus | Included | 5GB high-speed then 256 Kbps |
| Go5G / Magenta / One | Included | Unlimited data at 256 Kbps |
| Other T-Mobile Plans | $1.00/MB | Pay-per-use data |
| International Pass 10 Day (15GB) | $50.00 for 10 days | 10 Day Pass |
| International Pass 30 Day (30GB) | $75.00 for 30 days | 30 Day Pass |
What your trip costs
With the T-Mobile roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With T-Mobile | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | $30.00 3 × International Pass | $7.50 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | $50.00 10 Day Pass | $16.00 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | $75.00 30 Day Pass | €23.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | $75.00 30 Day Pass | €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.
AT&T
Google Fi
VerizonTurn off T-Mobile 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 T-Mobile for calls
In your settings, keep your T-Mobile line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off T-Mobile roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your T-Mobile 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.
T-Mobile roaming in the United Arab Emirates: your questions
Answered from the T-Mobile price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in the United Arab Emirates included in my T-Mobile plan?
Yes, with most T-Mobile plans. Otherwise, it costs $10.00/day (International Pass).
How much does data cost in the United Arab Emirates with T-Mobile?
$10.00/day (International Pass), so $70.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $16.00 (Jetpac), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which T-Mobile pass should I get for the United Arab Emirates?
The best T-Mobile option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × International Pass ($30.00); for a week, 10 Day Pass ($50.00); for two weeks and for a month, 30 Day Pass ($75.00).
T-Mobile or an eSIM in the United Arab Emirates: which is cheaper?
Against today’s cheapest eSIM, T-Mobile costs more: for a week, $16.00 for the eSIM against $50.00 with T-Mobile.
What does T-Mobile charge in the United Arab Emirates without a pass?
Without a pass, T-Mobile charges $1.00/MB for data: 100 MB comes to $100.00.
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 T-Mobile line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my T-Mobile number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your T-Mobile line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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