Vodafone Australia roaming in the United Arab Emirates: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
With Vodafone Australia, data in the United Arab Emirates costs A$5.00/day ($5 Roaming), so A$35.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering 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
Vodafone Australia or an eSIM in the United Arab Emirates: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 21, 2026.
Your Vodafone Australia plan
Not included
No plan on Vodafone Australia’s rate sheet includes the United Arab Emirates: data there costs extra.
With Vodafone Australia
A$5.00/day
$5 Roaming. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect A$35.00.
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Data in the United Arab Emirates with Vodafone Australia: our analysis
What Vodafone Australia’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 21, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × $5 RoamingA$15.00
- 1 week7 × $5 RoamingA$35.00
- 2 weeks14 × $5 RoamingA$70.00
- 1 month30 × $5 RoamingA$150.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Vodafone Australia charges in AUD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect A$35.00 with Vodafone Australia and $16.00 with the eSIM (Jetpac).
Without a pass
Without a pass, Vodafone Australia charges A$1.00/MB for data: 100 MB comes to A$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.
Vodafone Australia applies the same rate in 21 other destinations we track, including Canada, China, France, Greece, and Iceland.
Plan by plan
What applies in the United Arab Emirates depending on your Vodafone Australia plan.
What Vodafone Australia’s official rate sheet sets out in the United Arab Emirates, offer by offer. No plan includes it: each offer below is charged on top of your subscription.
| Plan or offer | Data in the United Arab Emirates | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| $5 Roaming | A$5.00/day | Plan data, calls and texts used abroad for AUD 5 extra per day; maximum 90 days per calendar year; extra 1GB added automatically for AUD 5 if the included data runs out. |
| Prepaid | A$1.00/MB | Not on the prepaid add-on list: prepaid roaming rates apply (My Credit, calls AUD 1/min, text AUD 0.75, data AUD 1/MB) |
What your trip costs
With the Vodafone Australia roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Vodafone Australia | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | A$15.00 3 × $5 Roaming | $7.50 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | A$35.00 7 × $5 Roaming | $16.00 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | A$70.00 14 × $5 Roaming | €23.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | A$150.00 30 × $5 Roaming | €34.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
Every eSIM in the United Arab Emirates →
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The United Arab Emirates with other Australian carriers
The same trip with the other Australian carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
None of the 3 Australian carriers we track includes the United Arab Emirates in a plan.
Optus
TelstraTurn off Vodafone Australia 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 Vodafone Australia for calls
In your settings, keep your Vodafone Australia line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Vodafone Australia roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Vodafone Australia 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.
Vodafone Australia roaming in the United Arab Emirates: your questions
Answered from the Vodafone Australia price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in the United Arab Emirates included in my Vodafone Australia plan?
No, not with the standard Vodafone Australia plan: A$5.00/day ($5 Roaming).
How much does data cost in the United Arab Emirates with Vodafone Australia?
A$5.00/day ($5 Roaming), so A$35.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $16.00 (Jetpac), checked on October 21, 2026.
Which Vodafone Australia pass should I get for the United Arab Emirates?
The best Vodafone Australia option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × $5 Roaming (A$15.00); for a week, 7 × $5 Roaming (A$35.00); for two weeks, 14 × $5 Roaming (A$70.00); for a month, 30 × $5 Roaming (A$150.00).
Vodafone Australia or an eSIM in the United Arab Emirates: which is cheaper?
Vodafone Australia charges in AUD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect A$35.00 with Vodafone Australia and $16.00 with the eSIM (Jetpac).
What does Vodafone Australia charge in the United Arab Emirates without a pass?
Without a pass, Vodafone Australia charges A$1.00/MB for data: 100 MB comes to A$100.00.
Which Australian carriers include the United Arab Emirates?
None of the 3 Australian carriers we track includes the United Arab Emirates in a plan.
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 Vodafone Australia line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Vodafone Australia number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Vodafone Australia line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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