Etisalat by e& UAE review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Etisalat by e& UAE is the carrier option in this group, with roaming across from 170 countries and packs from AED 35. It suits travelers who want one global plan bought from their own operator rather than a travel eSIM, and who are comfortable paying carrier roaming rates for wide reach.
Key facts
- Best for
- One global roaming arrangement from the operator, for trips across many countries.
- Price from
- AED 35↗
- Countries covered
- from 170↗
- Reference plan prices
- Global: roaming packs from AED 35/day; Roam like Home from AED 100/week; Umrah and Hajj pack 7 days↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- Headquarters
- United Arab Emirates↗
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Chat, Phone↗
- Region
- Global
- Features
- Carrier plan
- Audience
- Short trips, Long trips
- Official website
- etisalat.ae
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 2 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Roaming reaches from 170 countries on a single global arrangement.
- Packs start at AED 35, with daily and weekly options plus a dedicated Umrah and Hajj pack.
- Support runs on help centre, chat and phone, so a help center, chat and a phone line are all listed.
- Short trips and long trips are both covered, and the plan is sold as a carrier plan from the operator itself.
Cons
- The entry price of AED 35 sits above the cheapest travel eSIM prices here, such as $0.99 for eSIMGo.is.
- Coverage of from 170 countries falls short of the 200 countries listed by Zwitchy.
- The daily pack is the headline figure at AED 35, so longer trips need the weekly option to keep costs down.
Who it suits
- Travelers leaving the UAE who want roaming arranged by the operator they already use.
- Anyone crossing several regions on one global plan instead of stacking regional eSIMs.
- Pilgrims and long stays, since the range includes a weekly option and a dedicated Umrah and Hajj pack.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget-first travelers, who may find a lower entry price at eSIMGo.is on $0.99.
- Travelers chasing the widest country list, where Zwitchy lists 200 countries.
- Anyone buying for one destination, who can pick a single market plan on eSIMGo.is from $0.99 instead of paying for global reach.
Coverage and networks
Coverage is the main reason to look here. The plan is a global arrangement and roaming reaches from 170 countries, far wider than a single market eSIM and steady on a trip that crosses several regions. The same arrangement covers the whole itinerary, so there is nothing to sort through per country.
What data costs
Plans start at AED 35. The reference prices set out a daily global roaming pack, a Roam like Home option sold by the week, and a separate Umrah and Hajj pack, which suits a longer trip or a pilgrimage. The opening figure sits above the cheapest travel eSIM entry prices here, so the weekly option is what you compare on a long trip.
How Etisalat by e& UAE compares
Where Etisalat by e& UAE is available
- Available
- United Arab Emirates
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much do Etisalat by e& UAE roaming packs cost?+
Packs start at AED 35. The reference prices show a global roaming pack sold by the day, a Roam like Home option sold by the week, and a separate Umrah and Hajj pack. If the trip runs past a short break, the weekly option is the number worth comparing against daily rates.
How many countries does the roaming cover?+
Roaming reaches from 170 countries on a global plan, so one arrangement covers a multi-country trip rather than a single market. Zwitchy lists coverage across 200 countries, so the very widest list sits with a different provider.
Is this an eSIM or a carrier plan?+
The feature list includes carrier plans (carrier plan) and the seller type is a carrier (carrier), so roaming is bought from the operator rather than installed as a travel eSIM from an app. Travelers who want a self-serve eSIM flow should weigh a marketplace seller instead.
Who is the plan aimed at?+
The audience covers short trip and long trip, and the range backs that up with a daily global pack, a weekly Roam like Home option, and a dedicated Umrah and Hajj pack. Pack length is the decision here, not the country list.
How do I get help if something goes wrong?+
Support runs on help centre, chat and phone, so a help center, live chat and a phone line are all listed for roaming questions. Because the plan sits with the operator, help goes through the carrier's own channels rather than a third party.
How does that price compare with travel eSIMs?+
Packs start at AED 35, above the entry price at eSIMGo.is of $0.99 and SimToIsrael at $25. The trade is wide global reach through one operator arrangement against the lower headline price of a travel eSIM.
Which country does the provider run from?+
The provider is based in United Arab Emirates, and the plan is sold as a global arrangement for trips that cross borders. Travelers based there are the core audience, with daily and weekly packs covering short breaks and longer stays alike.
Sources
- eand.ae/en/c/mobile/roaming-pack-and-services.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Countries covered, Features, Price from, Reference plan prices, Region, Seller type, Support channels
“Valid across 170+ countries”
- eand.ae/en/c/support/mobile/roaming.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Headquarters
“View frequently asked questions related to roaming packs including daily, weekly, monthly, Umrah and Hajj roaming packs.”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price per GB from, Unlimited data, Hotspot sharing.
Etisalat by e& UAE
One global roaming arrangement from the operator, for trips across many countries.