Middle East eSIM: one plan for 17 countries, from $3.49
Affordable connectivity for every adventure to the Middle East.
One eSIM for Dubai, Doha, Cairo and beyond, from NZD $5.89. Land on a Gulf stopover or a multi-country trip with data ready to go.
Middle East · NZD $5.89
Middle East eSIMs
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An eSIM for the Middle East and Its Neighbours
Our Middle East eSIM is a prepaid data plan that works in 10+ countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Israel, Egypt and Turkey. It lives on your phone, so a stopover in Dubai followed by a week in Cairo runs on one plan.
The same eSIM also reaches into the Caucasus and Central Asia, covering Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, plus Pakistan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. That makes it a practical fit for business travel around the Gulf, long overland routes and trips that mix several countries.
You pay once, upfront, so your travel data spend is fixed and you avoid daily roaming charges from your home carrier. Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts, and 24/7 support is there if you need a hand on the road.
Middle East eSIM Coverage in 10+ Countries
The Middle East eSIM connects to major local networks in each covered country. Your phone automatically connects to available supported partner networks as you cross borders or land in a new country.
Gulf cities are where signal is strongest. Dubai, Doha and the main highways between Emirates give dependable data for maps, ride-hailing and messaging, and the Burj Khalifa area is well served. Once you leave the main roads, coverage thins: desert drives, wadis and the climb up Jebel Hafeet can have weak or no signal in places.
Israel's cities are well covered, while the Negev Desert has quieter stretches. Download offline maps and tickets before desert trips or long drives, and expect short gaps at land borders while your phone finds a network.
Fly from Doha to Cairo or Dubai to Turkey on the same eSIM, with no SIM queue in the arrivals hall.
See how much data is left in your EscapeSIM dashboard before a desert day trip or your next flight out of the Gulf.
Get a warning before you run low, so you're not stuck without maps on the way back from a long drive.
Your regular SIM stays on for calls, texts and bank codes, while the Middle East eSIM handles your data.
How it works
Pick a country or region and a data size.
Your QR code and install link arrive in minutes.
On Wi-Fi, before you leave. Takes two minutes.
Data switches on when you arrive. Your home SIM keeps working.
Why Travellers Choose Our Middle East eSIM
Made for Gulf Stopovers
Dubai and Doha are where many long-haul flights connect. A short stopover pack gets you online for a day or two in the city without buying a local SIM for one night.
Stopover plans come in 1 GB and 3 GB sizes with 7 days of validity, enough for maps, messages and a few hotel and restaurant bookings.
If the stopover turns into a holiday, larger plans last 30 days and cover the rest of the region too.
One eSIM for Multi-Country Trips
Many trips here cross more than one border, such as the UAE and Oman, or Egypt and Israel. One regional plan saves finding a new SIM in each country.
Overland routes through the Caucasus are covered as well, so a loop through Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan can stay on the same eSIM.
Keep data roaming switched on for the eSIM so it can connect after each crossing, and save your next booking offline in case signal takes a moment to appear.
Data Sizes That Fit the Trip
Plans run from 1 GB up to 50 GB, with 7 to 30 days of validity. A Gulf business trip and a month of travel through the region need very different amounts.
If you mostly use maps and messaging, a 10 GB plan covers a typical two-week holiday.
Video calls home and streaming in the hotel use far more, so choose 30 GB or 50 GB if you do a lot of either.
A Fixed Cost Instead of Home Roaming
Travellers from Australia and elsewhere often pay a daily fee to roam with their home carrier. A prepaid Middle East eSIM replaces that with one upfront payment for your data.
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM and let the eSIM carry your data, while your usual number still receives calls and texts.
Because the plan is prepaid, the data part of your trip costs what you paid for it and nothing more.
Middle East eSIM Plan Types
Pick a plan by trip length and how heavily you use your phone. Each one covers the full list of countries.
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Stopover Packs 1 GB or 3 GB for 7 days, for a layover or a short city break in Dubai or Doha.
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Two-Week Holiday Plans Mid-sized plans such as 5 GB or 10 GB with 30 days of validity, for maps, messaging and photo sharing on a typical holiday.
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Heavy-Use Plans 20 GB, 30 GB or 50 GB for 30 days, for remote work, video calls and streaming.
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Multi-Country Routes Every plan works across the whole coverage list, so a trip from the Gulf to Turkey or the Caucasus stays on one eSIM.
Where Data Helps on a Middle East Trip
A few moments where mobile data makes the day easier.
Getting Around Dubai
Book a ride from the airport, follow maps to the Burj Khalifa and check metro times without hunting for Wi-Fi.
The Jeddah to Mecca Train
Check your booking and platform for the high-speed train from Jeddah to Mecca, with data subject to supported network availability.
Day Trips Out of the City
Save offline maps before driving up Jebel Hafeet or into the desert, then message your group once you're back in signal.
One eSIM from the Gulf to the Caucasus
Install once and use the same eSIM in every country on the coverage list. After each border your phone picks up an available partner network, and your dashboard shows what's left.
Who Our Middle East eSIM Suits
Make the most of a day or two in Dubai or Doha, from booking a taxi at the airport to finding your way to the souq.
Answer email and join video meetings between appointments in Dubai or Doha without relying on hotel Wi-Fi.
Follow routes through Georgia, Armenia and Central Asia on one plan, with offline maps saved for mountain roads.
Stay in touch with family by message and share plans on longer stays in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan or Egypt.
Middle East eSIM Questions
It's a prepaid, data-only plan that you install on your phone and use across 10+ countries in the Middle East and nearby regions, including the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt. Install it before you fly and it connects to major local networks when you land.
It covers Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. In each one, your phone automatically connects to available supported partner networks. Check the list against your route before you buy.
Maps, messaging, browsing and some social media come to roughly 0.5 GB a day, so a week of light use fits comfortably in a 5 GB plan. Video streaming and video calls use about 1 GB per hour, and sharing your connection uses more again, so pick a larger plan for that. You can track usage in your EscapeSIM dashboard.
No. These are data-only plans without a local phone number. Your home SIM stays active, so you keep your usual number for calls and texts. Messaging apps work over your eSIM data, but some countries in the region restrict internet voice and video calls, so check which calling apps work before you rely on one.
Yes, as long as each country is on the coverage list. A Dubai stopover on the way to Egypt or Turkey, for example, runs on the same plan. Choose a 30-day plan if the trip is longer than a week, since the stopover packs last 7 days.
For most trips, yes. Home carrier roaming usually charges a daily fee, while a prepaid Middle East eSIM is one upfront cost for your travel data. Install it before you leave, switch your data to the eSIM on arrival, and keep your Australian number active for calls and texts.
Yes. Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models support eSIM. If you bought your phone on a contract, ask your carrier to confirm it is unlocked before you travel.
The right one depends on your route and how much data you use. For a short stopover, a 1 GB or 3 GB pack is enough. For longer or multi-country trips, a 30-day plan sized to your usage keeps you on one eSIM. Every plan is prepaid, with a usage dashboard and 24/7 support.