eSIM Dubai (UAE)

According to the EU portal Your Europe, roaming at domestic prices applies in the EU and in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Moldova and Ukraine. The UAE is not included.

Source: europa.eu, read on 14 Nov 2026

In tariffs with Basic Roaming (MagentaMobil since August 2024), Telekom allows mobile data in the UAE only with a booked Travel & Surf pass. According to its price list, no data use is possible without a pass, so no data charges arise (country group 3).

Source: www.telekom.de, read on 14 Nov 2026

Vodafone charges EUR 9.99 per calendar day in the UAE with ReisePaket World, including 500 MB, 50 minutes and 50 SMS, or EUR 34.99 for one week. According to Vodafone, ReisePaket World is preset in most tariffs.

Source: www.vodafone.de, read on 14 Nov 2026

The UAE is in none of O2's zones 1 to 3. For zone 4 ("rest of the world": all other countries where O2 has a roaming agreement) the price list names EUR 1.49 per MB, billed in 10 KB steps.

Source: www.o2online.de, read on 14 Nov 2026

According to the German Federal Foreign Office, some widely used messaging apps cannot be used for calls in the UAE, only for messages and voice messages.

Source: www.auswaertiges-amt.de, read on 14 Nov 2026

According to the German Federal Foreign Office, using VPN software in the UAE is punishable when it is used in connection with other offences.

Source: www.auswaertiges-amt.de, read on 14 Nov 2026

According to Apple, with Dual SIM both numbers can make and receive calls and FaceTime calls and send and receive iMessage, SMS and MMS. The iPhone uses only one mobile network at a time for mobile data.

Source: support.apple.com, read on 14 Nov 2026

According to Apple, Dual SIM on iPhone works for travel abroad: one number for the home line and another for the line used while travelling. From iOS 26, loading a travel eSIM may use a dedicated setup flow.

Source: support.apple.com, read on 14 Nov 2026

According to Apple, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and later support Dual SIM with eSIM. To use two carriers, the carrier must unlock the iPhone, or both plans must come from the same carrier.

Source: support.apple.com, read on 14 Nov 2026

According to Google, an eSIM is added on Pixel phones under Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM > Set up eSIM. If the eSIM is not detected automatically during setup, it may first need to be activated through the carrier, Google says.

Source: support.google.com, read on 14 Nov 2026

According to Google, a Pixel phone must be free of a SIM lock to work on any mobile network. Phones bought from a carrier can be SIM-locked for up to 2 years, Google says.

Source: support.google.com, read on 14 Nov 2026

According to Samsung, an eSIM can be activated on Galaxy phones (depending on the model) by scanning the operator's QR code, automatically or by entering the details by hand, under Settings > Connections > SIM manager > Add eSIM.

Source: www.samsung.com, read on 14 Nov 2026