Middle East

Yes, our Vodafone Travel eSIM works across all 13 countries in the region, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, State of Palestine, and other countries as well. This makes it perfect for multi-country business trips or hopping between countries on vacation.

The Vodafone Travel eSIM connects you to premium local carriers throughout the Middle East for the strongest connection. In the UAE, you'll typically connect to Etisalat or du networks, both offering excellent 5G coverage in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. In Saudi Arabia, it’ll be Mobily with strong coverage in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Mecca. In Oman, you'll connect to Vodafone. Jordan uses Zain network. Your device automatically selects the strongest available network in each location, ensuring reliable connectivity whether you’re in business districts, airports, shopping malls, or major tourist attractions.

The Middle East offers some of the world's most advanced mobile networks. In Dubai's Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre), you can expect 5G speeds of 200-350 Mbps, with some areas achieving even faster connections. Abu Dhabi's business districts similarly deliver excellent 5G performance. Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District and major business areas offer 5G speeds typically ranging from 150-350 Mbps. Even on 4G/LTE networks, you'll generally see 30-70 Mbps throughout the region. These speeds easily support video conferences, large file transfers, cloud applications, and HD streaming. Coverage is particularly strong in commercial areas, hotels, shopping centers, and tourist attractions.

Yes, you can use any of our eSIM plans for streaming and video business calls. For these, it’s recommended you get a larger plan, like a 20GB or 50GB one, as streaming and making video calls eats a lot of data fast. With these, you can stream on Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and other platforms freely. Plus, the region's excellent network infrastructure makes it ideal if you need reliable connection for things like video conference calls or business meetings.

Yes, our Middle East eSIM provides coverage in religious and holy sites throughout the region. In Saudi Arabia, the eSIM works in Mecca (Makkah) and Medina during Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, with strong coverage around Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi. Just bear in mind that network congestion can be high during peak pilgrimage seasons with millions of visitors, which may slow speeds temporarily. In Jerusalem, you can get coverage at holy sites including the Old City, Western Wall, and surrounding areas. There’s also good connectivity in Jordan, Petra and other significant sites.

Yes, you can share your Travel eSIM’s data with family and friends by turning your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. Simply enable personal hotspot in your device settings. To avoid running out of data too soon, you might want to get a larger plan (such as a 50GB one) as sharing data can drain it quickly. If you’re travelling as a family, it might be better to get individual eSIMs for everyone can enjoy connectivity without worrying about it being used up prematurely.

Our Middle Eastern eSIM works seamlessly across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman without needing to switch carriers or eSIMs. It’s all done automatically for you within minutes of crossing borders and you continue using the same data allowance without additional charges. That’s because the entire region is treated as a single coverage zone, making the eSIM perfect for multi-country business trips and regional tours.

Yes, your eSIM can easily handle all types of messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Zoom, iMessage, FaceTime and more. Just be aware that some apps may face restrictions in certain countries, so make sure to check before you travel.