How to get a tourist SIM card in Dubai?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Tourist SIM cards are given free at operator offices (e.g. e&) with just your passport — no Emirates ID needed; plans start from 98 AED/month, available e.g. in Dubai Mall.
What the community said
At an e& operator office you can get a tourist SIM with a phone number just by showing your passport. Staff process it quickly via a self-service terminal; no Emirates ID required for tourist SIMs.
15 days ago e&, from 98 AED/month
A tourist SIM was purchased at an operator's office inside Dubai Mall — processing was fast, monthly plans start from 98 AED.
15 days ago Dubai Mall, from 98 AED/month
You can't buy a SIM on Marina — tourist SIMs are given away for free, not sold. Go to an operator office with your passport, say 'tourist SIM', then top up the balance and activate a package.
16 days ago phrase 'tourist SIM'
Tourist SIMs are also given out at the airport, but not exclusively — operator offices around the city (e.g. in malls) issue tourist SIMs too, just bring your passport.
16 days ago