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Gulf States eSIM
6 countries on one eSIM
- Delivered in minutes
- No ID needed
- No roaming fees
- Fast 5G/4G
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Plan starts: When you connect in the Gulf States
eSIM details
- Coverage
- 6 countries, one eSIMSwitches networks at each border by itself · See all 6
- Networks
- Etisalat, du, Ooredoo, STC, Mobily and more 4G/5G
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Plan type
- Data onlyCall and text over WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime.
- Delivery
- By email, in minutes
6 countries on one eSIM
BahrainSTC
IraqKorek, Asia Cell
KuwaitOoredoo, STC
QatarOoredoo
Saudi ArabiaMobily
United Arab EmiratesEtisalat, du
About the Gulf States eSIM
One eSIM covers 6 countries and switches networks at each border by itself, on Etisalat, du, Ooredoo, STC, Mobily and more.
Data only, with no local phone number: use WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime for calls. Delivered by email in minutes, so you can install it before you fly. Your plan starts when you connect in the Gulf States.
How it works
- Buy and get it by emailThe QR code arrives in about two minutes.
- Scan the QR codeInstall it on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly. It starts when you connect in the Gulf States.
- Land and switch onTurn the eSIM on and enable data roaming. You're online on the local network.
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Gulf States eSIM questions
How much does the Gulf States eSIM cost?
Data plans start at $8.95 for 1GB over 7 days, and 10GB for 30 days is $42.95. Prices are in AUD, with no roaming charges on top.
How much data do I need in the Gulf States?
Most travellers use about 1GB a day with maps, messaging and some social media, so 10GB ($42.95) covers a week. Just maps and messages? 3GB ($14.95) is enough for a week. See how much data each app uses.
Which countries does the Gulf States eSIM cover?
6 countries: Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. See the full list.
Does it switch networks when I cross a border?
Yes. Your phone joins a local network in each country by itself, usually within a few minutes of crossing. One plan covers all 6 countries, so your data and days carry on. If it doesn't connect, turn Airplane mode on and off.
Do WhatsApp and FaceTime calls work?
Messages work everywhere. In the UAE, WhatsApp and FaceTime voice and video calls are blocked, so use Botim there.
Does it work in Makkah and Madinah?
Yes. Both have strong 5G, though the crowds at Hajj and in Ramadan can slow it at peak times.
Does it work in Oman or Jordan?
No, they aren't in the Gulf eSIM. The Global eSIM covers Oman and Jordan, plus the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. Bahrain and Iraq are not in Global.
Does it work on a desert safari?
Mostly. The desert camps near Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have signal. Deep in the dunes it gets patchy.
When does my Gulf States plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in the Gulf States. Install it on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly: the days don't start counting until you land.
Can I use the Gulf States eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Every Gulf States plan can share its data with a laptop, a tablet or a travel partner's phone. Anything you share comes off the same plan.
Does the Gulf States eSIM include calls and texts?
No, it's data only, with no local number. Call and text over WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime. Your Australian number stays on your phone, so texts like bank codes still arrive.
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