Best Coverage Across the United Arab Emirates
Wherever you go in the UAE, from big cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi to more remote places like the tourist parts of the Ras Al Khaimah mountains or Desert Safari Camps in Al Dhafra, you’ll have mobile internet access in most areas. TooSIM eSIMs connect directly to the UAE’s top local networks: Etisalat, du, and Virgin Mobile. You'll get not only 3G/4G, but often high-speed 5G as well.
Coverage data is approximate and for illustrative purposes only based on public sources.
Etisalat
This operator leads in nearly every category in the UAE – from connection quality to stability and reliability. Its coverage spans major cities, highways, and even remote oases. The average download speed is around 51.3 Mbps on 4G and ~275.9 Mbps on 5G. Our eSIM for United Arab Emirates uses Etisalat’s network to guarantee the highest connection quality, stability, and coverage across the country.
more Etisalat speed tests in the United Arab Emirates (source)
du
This is the top mobile operator in the UAE, offering the best 5G coverage – from major cities to popular tourist destinations. It also delivers the fastest 5G download speed at 313.2 Mbps, with solid 3G/4G performance averaging around 41.5 Mbps. If you’re using an eSIM for Emirates, this network gives you the most reliable overall experience.
Virgin Mobile UAE
This virtual operator runs on du’s infrastructure – offering the same coverage area and similar average 4G/5G speeds of 159.32 Mbps. However, coverage may drop slightly in indoor environments or buildings with thick walls.
more Virgin Mobile speed tests in the United Arab Emirates (source)
Affordable Internet in the United Arab Emirates
At TooSIM, we provide flexible and cost-effective data plans that are cheaper than roaming with your local provider. The more data you choose, the lower the price per GB. For example, with our 50 GB eSIM for the UAE, you’ll pay just $1.64 per GB.
Unlimited internet sharing
At TooSIM, we don’t impose any restrictions on hotspot usage, so you’re free to share your connection with your travel companions’ smartphones or your other devices like laptops and tablets. That means you can save even more by buying just one eSIM for United Arab Emirates for your whole group.
