2 United Arab Emirates operators can be topped up here (Etisalat UAE, DU UAE), with plans from $3.29 to $156.36. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Etisalat UAE at $60.44 for 30 days (3GB and 150 Flexi mins), about 201¢ a day. Prices checked 30 October 2026.
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Drop the leading 0 when you add +971.
Example format only, not a real number. Source: Google libphonenumber data.
| Operator | Plans | From | Cheapest per day (28+ days) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etisalat UAE | 8 | $3.29 | 201¢ (30-day plan) | 1 to 30 days |
| DU UAE | 8 | $3.31 | No long plans | Operator default |
Live prices checked 30 October 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.
| Plan | You pay |
|---|---|
| AED 5 recharge | $3.31 |
| AED 15 recharge | $8.50 |
| AED 30 recharge | $16.28 |
| AED 40 recharge | $21.46 |
| AED 50 recharge | $26.65 |
| AED 65 recharge | $34.44 |
| AED 105 recharge | $55.19 |
| AED 300 recharge | $156.36 |
| Plan | Validity | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED 5 recharge | Operator default | AED 5 | $3.29 |
| 250 MB Daily Data Pack | 1 days | AED 10.50 | $6.15 |
| Weekly 200 International Mins | Operator default | AED 25 | $13.63 |
| AED 40 recharge | Operator default | AED 40 | $21.39 |
| 1 GB Data and 50 Flexi Mins | 30 days | AED 57.75 | $30.59 |
| 3GB and 150 Flexi mins | 30 days | AED 115.50 | $60.44 |
| Nepal Unlimited Pack | Operator default | AED 119 | $62.25 |
| AED 250 recharge | Operator default | AED 250 | $130.02 |
Live from the operators, updated 30 October 2026. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout. Enter the number above for the exact plans on that line.
Bank OTPs, banking apps and ID verification all need your home SIM active. A small recharge every validity cycle keeps it working while you're abroad.
Parents' phone out of balance? Recharge it from here with your card and they get it before you've closed the tab.
Same Slashtel account as your travel eSIM. One WhatsApp support line for both. Data without borders, in both directions.
Checked against e& (Etisalat)'s official site on 8 October 2026.
Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in United Arab Emirates with a Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay issued anywhere (debit or credit; prepaid and gift cards are not accepted). No local bank account, local wallet or local number needed.
Country code +971: how to call United Arab Emirates and its number format.
Etisalat UAE at $60.44 for 30 days (3GB and 150 Flexi mins), about 201¢ a day, as of 30 October 2026. .
Enter it with the country code +971. A number written locally as 050 123 4567 becomes +971 50 123 4567, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. UAE mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.
Enter the number with the country code, pick a plan and pay by card. The operator is detected automatically and the credit goes straight to the phone. You do not need an account or a bank account in United Arab Emirates.
DU UAE and Etisalat UAE. Plans and prices on this page are live from each operator.
Plans currently start from $3.29 and go up to $156.36, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.
Yes. From the UK, UAE, USA, Canada or anywhere else, enter the number with +971, pick a plan and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You see the full price before paying, and the credit usually reaches the United Arab Emirates number within minutes.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in United Arab Emirates, your own or a family member's. You only need the number; the person does not need an account.
Recharges are delivered instantly and cannot be reversed once they reach a valid number, so check the number before you pay. If the operator rejects the number, Slashtel resends or refunds you in full.
Prices on this page are in US dollars and include the Slashtel service fee. At checkout your card may be shown and charged in your local currency, and the exact amount is confirmed before you pay.
Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe with 3D Secure where your bank supports it, and Slashtel never sees or stores your full card details.
Most recharges arrive within a few minutes. If the phone is switched off, the credit lands when it next connects. You get a confirmation email with your order reference.
If the operator rejects the recharge, we resend it. If it still can't be delivered, write to esim@slashtel.com or message us on WhatsApp with your order reference and we'll sort it out.