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Etisalat (e&) is the largest telecom operator in the UAE, offering tourist SIM packages sold at the airport and in malls alongside standard mobile plans.

What it helps with

• A local SIM on arrival in the UAEVisitor Line packages are sold at e& shops in Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports.
• Coverage outside the citiesThe country's largest network, including remote areas.
• Managing the line in the appCheck balance, top up and add data in the my e& app.

About Etisalat (e&)

As the country's dominant and longest-established operator, Etisalat (rebranded as e&) offers the widest network coverage in the UAE, with tourist-specific SIM packages designed for short visits sold directly at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports.

Key Features

• Tourist SIM Packages: Prepaid SIMs bundled with data, calls, and texts, designed specifically for visitors.
• Wide Network Coverage: The most extensive network coverage across the UAE, including remote areas.
• Self-Service App: Check balance, top up, and manage your plan through the my e& app.
• eSIM Support: Some tourist plans are available as an eSIM alongside physical SIM cards.

How to Get Started

1. Buy a tourist SIM package at the airport arrivals area or any Etisalat/e& store, bringing your passport.
2. Insert the SIM or activate the eSIM following the in-store instructions.
3. Download the my e& app to check balance and top up.
4. Top up online or at any authorized retailer as needed.