How can I get tourist SIM in Dubai?

People applying for a new SIM card must submit their Emirates identity card or passport as labour card or driving licence will no longer be accepted , according to new rules by the UAE’s telecommunication regulators.

By visiting your nearest Etisalat Business Centre, outlet or partner with a valid passport and visa .

Residents can visit any of the sim card shops in Dubai with their Emirates ID card and select a plan that suits their needs best . Tourists can show their visa and passport to get a free sim card at the Dubai International Airport or to buy one from the shopping outlets in the city.

You can migrate your Visitor Line to Wasel Prepaid, our main Pay-as-You-Go line, or to Postpaid, by visiting any Etisalat outlet and presenting your new Emirates ID to fulfil the TRA registration rules . To subscribe, recharge, check balance and buy voice and data packs, dial *101# or download the My Etisalat UAE app.