Etisalat eSIM UAE 2026: Plans and Numbers on eSIM

Etisalat eSIM UAE

Take any Etisalat postpaid plan from our catalog as an eSIM, with a free VIP number and no physical SIM. We set up the line and you activate it in the e& UAE app, same day across the UAE.

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Short answer

Yes. Etisalat (e&) supports eSIM, and any plan in our catalog can be delivered as one. Choose a postpaid plan and a free VIP number, ask for it as an eSIM, and you activate it in the e& UAE app. No physical SIM. Existing customers can convert a physical SIM to eSIM in the app, keeping the same number.

An eSIM from the full plan catalog

UAE Premium Numbers lists 22 Etisalat postpaid plans from AED 188 to AED 1,000. Every one of them can be set up as an eSIM, so you are not limited to a handful of digital plans.

Two ways to get your eSIM

You wantWhat we do
A new plan + VIP numberPick a plan from the catalog, reserve a number, and we configure the line as an eSIM you activate in the app.
To convert your current lineSwitch your physical SIM to eSIM in the e& UAE app, keeping your number and plan.
To switch networksPort your number to Etisalat and take it as an eSIM. We handle the port and setup.

For compatible devices and the in-app steps, see our Etisalat eSIM activation guide. Compare tiers on the postpaid eSIM plans page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an Etisalat eSIM with a VIP number?

Yes. Pick a Silver, Gold or Platinum number, pair it with a plan, and we set the line up as an eSIM you activate in the e& UAE app, with no physical SIM.

How do I convert my existing SIM to eSIM?

In the e& UAE app: log in with Facial Recognition, tap Manage, pick the SIM, open SIM card, choose Replace SIM / Switch to eSIM and set the type to eSIM. The eSIM activates in about 3 to 5 minutes, same number.

Which phones support an Etisalat eSIM?

iPhone XR and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and selected Huawei, Honor, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo and OnePlus models. Send your exact model and we confirm.

Does the eSIM cost more than a physical SIM plan?

No. The eSIM only changes how the line is delivered. Plan price, allowances and the free VIP number are the same.

Get your Etisalat eSIM today

Free same-day SIM and eSIM setup across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. WhatsApp support 9 AM to 9 PM.


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